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Rick Monize

Brightwood,OR

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

I am a firm believer if you're on time, you are late.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Class A Driver

Columbia Distributing
Canby, OR
06.2023 - Current
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.

Owner/Operator

All American Dreamscapes Landscape & Maintenance
Clackamas, OR
05.2007 - 06.2023
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.

Repair Technician

DEWALT
Portland, OR
04.2003 - 05.2007
  • Executed product repairs and quality testing to meet strict specifications.
  • Dismantled devices using hand and power tools to replace defective parts.
  • Diagnosed machine issues through thorough examination for efficient repair solutions.
  • Interpreted diagrams and schematics accurately to ensure precise repair execution.

Welder/Fabricator

Jones Heavy Equipment Products
Portland, Oregon
06.2000 - 02.2003
  • Maintained clean work area and organized tools to enhance operational efficiency
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize risks while operating grinding machinery.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and dimensions.
  • Operated forklifts, cranes, hoists and other material handling equipment to move materials around shop floor.
  • Set up and operated a drill press and various other machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Utilized measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers for accurate verification of dimensions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Estacada High School
1996

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Establishing and maintaining customer relationships
  • Employee management
  • Decision making
  • Focus and follow-through
  • Operations oversight
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Grinding and finishing
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Troubleshooting tactics
  • Component assembly
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Fabrication

Timeline

CDL Class A Driver

Columbia Distributing
06.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

All American Dreamscapes Landscape & Maintenance
05.2007 - 06.2023

Repair Technician

DEWALT
04.2003 - 05.2007

Welder/Fabricator

Jones Heavy Equipment Products
06.2000 - 02.2003

High School Diploma -

Estacada High School
Rick Monize