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Rick Hall

Logan,Ut

Summary

I feel like this is my Soul Mate Career Position!

I love Steven Covey, Anthony Robins and many other motivational goal setting, time managing success blue print templates. I would love to be able to share first hand how my career choices would have been much better with a Degree!

But how I have succeeded in every aspect of my career by spending free time reading books and gaining knowledge.

Make a plan and work the plan to obtain success!!


I have excelled at every job I have ever had, I love to learn and love life. I can get along with anyone. I love challenges and welcome change, as adapting is critical to staying on the cutting edge.


I am a proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.




Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner Operator

Professional Truck Driver
01.2007 - Current
  • Hazmat : Gas/Diesel/Propane/Crude Oil
  • Van, Refer, Flatbed, Hot Shot, Dispatch
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations, maintaining proper documentation and licensing requirements.

Patent Paralegal

Autoliv
01.2002 - 01.2007
  • Trained at United States Patent Office. Certified as Patent paralegal.
  • Conduct Patent searches of the prior art to determine patentability
  • Proactively identified opportunities for patent protection within the company''s research and development pipeline, working closely with inventors to capture and document their innovations.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Supported attorneys in successful patent prosecution by thoroughly preparing responses to office actions and maintaining clear communication.
  • Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.

Production Supervisor

TTM
01.1982 - 01.2002
  • Oversaw employee hiring, training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Enhanced product quality, implementing rigorous testing phases and feedback loops for continuous improvement.
  • Resolved production bottlenecks swiftly, applying problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
  • Management Positions Held:

+Plating Metal ciricuits, Copper/Nickle/Gold

+Drill and Routing of Printed Circuit Boards

+Fabrication of Test fixtures for testing conductivity of PCB

+Incoming Engineer Blue print inspection/production

+Process Eng Documentation/Audit/Improve process control

+Quality Mgr program and run CMM on finished parts

+2nd Shift Manger Plant wide

Shift Manager

McDonalds
01.1979 - 01.1982
  • I was offered Store General Manger position of the Brigham Store
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.

Education

CNC Programming - CNC drilling and routing

Paralegal Certified -

CDL Driving License - Doubles, Triples, tanker Hazmat, Fork lift Certified

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Client communication
  • Continuous improvement
  • Cash handling

Hobbies and Interests

  • I have excelled at every job I have ever had
  • I love to learn and love life.
  • I can get along with anyone.
  • I love challenges and welcome change, as adapting is critical to staying on the cutting edge.

Timeline

Owner Operator

Professional Truck Driver
01.2007 - Current

Patent Paralegal

Autoliv
01.2002 - 01.2007

Production Supervisor

TTM
01.1982 - 01.2002

Shift Manager

McDonalds
01.1979 - 01.1982

Paralegal Certified -

CDL Driving License - Doubles, Triples, tanker Hazmat, Fork lift Certified

CNC Programming - CNC drilling and routing

Rick Hall