Ray Buchanan
Yonkers
Summary
Hardworking Sales Associate committed to driving high sales in both slow and busy shifts. Organized and patient individual polished in handling customer complaints and replenishing stock. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Brooklyn Bottling & Manufacturing
Milton NY
03.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
- Stacked cases onto pallets in preparation for shipping out to customers.
- Ensured that all equipment was operating correctly, including labeling machines and capping machines.
Maintenance Crew Member
Patrick’s INC
Yonkers
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Cleaned air conditioning units to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains, leaking faucets, broken pipes.
- Maintained inventory of tools and supplies used for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Collaborated with contractors and vendors on large-scale repair projects.
- Conducted inspections and preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Performed painting, carpentry, and masonry work to maintain building aesthetics.
- Operated a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Trained new maintenance staff on procedures and safety protocols.
- Responded to emergency repair requests promptly to minimize downtime.
- Executed groundskeeping duties, including snow removal and leaf cleanup, to ensure safe access.
- Cleaned and lubricated machinery to prevent breakdowns and extend lifespan.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Changed air conditioning filters to improve indoor air quality and help HVAC system perform properly.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Coordinated with management to prioritize maintenance tasks.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components and pipe systems.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
- Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Aligned and balanced new equipment after installation.
Education
Vauxhall High School
Kingston Jamaica06-1988
Skills
- Field maintenance
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Brooklyn Bottling & Manufacturing
03.2020 - Current
Maintenance Crew Member
Patrick’s INC
05.2017 - 03.2020
Vauxhall High School