Rick DeBrabander
St. Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Proven leader and strategic planner, adept at enhancing operations and reducing costs, honed at Prestige Stamping, LLC. Excelled in building client relationships and spearheading cross-departmental collaboration for project success. Showcased technical expertise and decision-making prowess, ensuring project excellence and operational reliability. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a commitment to organizational efficiency.
Strong values of family and faith, and very involved in sports both for myself and my children.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Manager
Waterfront Petroleum Terminal Company
2021.09 - Current
- Supervised staff in day-to-day activities for mechanical, trucking deliveries and vessel deliveries.
- Oversaw all aspects of maintenance and repair for both internal and external services including 4", 6", 8" meters, ball valves and gate valves, pumps, gear boxes, hubs, couplers, relief valves.
- Operation of heavy equipment including front loaders, hi-lo, felehandlers and skid-sters.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Worked with traffic team and their scheduling duties.
Inside Sales Engineer Representative
Prestige Stamping, LLC
2017.04 - 2021.04
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to ensure accurate product specifications and successful project outcomes.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve internal communication between sales, engineering, production, and logistics departments for smoother project execution.
- Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge during client presentations and consultations, instilling confidence in potential buyers.
Tool & Die Repair/Design Engineer
Prestige Stamping, INC
2010.11 - 2017.04
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Successfully met challenging client requirements by developing tailored engineering solutions that exceeded expectations.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors by clearly communicating design requirements and negotiating favorable terms.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
St. Clair Shores, MICertified Fastener Specialist - Manufacturing And Engineering
International Fastener Institute
Troy, MI08.2018
Please See Attached Certifications
Skills
- Leadership and supervision
- Planning and scheduling
- Cost-reduction methods
- Building and Tool/Equipment Maintenance
- Employee Hiring
- Technical knowledge
- Operations Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Reliability
Certification
Attached documents for reference.
Timeline
Facility Manager
Waterfront Petroleum Terminal Company
2021.09 - Current
Inside Sales Engineer Representative
Prestige Stamping, LLC
2017.04 - 2021.04
Tool & Die Repair/Design Engineer
Prestige Stamping, INC
2010.11 - 2017.04
Attached documents for reference.
High School Diploma -
South Lake High School
Certified Fastener Specialist - Manufacturing And Engineering
International Fastener Institute
Please See Attached Certifications
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