Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Education and Training
Generic

Russell Privette

Field engineer
York,SC

Summary

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Personable Service Manager driving process optimization and business profitability on continuous basis. Accomplished in leading by example and enabling employees to achieve personal and professional best. Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect service operations. Multi-talented Service Manager successful at handling customer issues quickly. Demonstrated record of developing successful store-wide policies to promote customer engagement and reduce issues. Bringing 35 years of progressive experience. Motivated Service Manager knowledgeable about mechanical service needs. Expert in operating vehicles, purchasing parts and satisfying customers. Driven to maintain reputation of excellence by keeping service operations cost-effective, speedy and high-quality. Confident Field engineer with exemplary Troubleshooting and Customer relations skills. Successful leader with more than 35 years in business. Dedicated to best-in-class customer service and known for effective problem-solving abilities. Diligent Field engineer with over 25 years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional inventory management, loss prevention and vendor negotiation performance.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Print Service Advisor

Polytype Usa
Lincoln Park, NJ
03.2023 - Current

Installed and repaired Printing equipment.

Worked with dry offset and digital printing.

Printed cups for Wendy's, McDonald's and Starbucks.

Printed tubes for lotions and caulking.

Printed digital on craft beer cans and promotional products.

  • Maintained detailed records of services performed, ensuring accuracy in billing and warranty claims processing.
  • Assisted in training new Service Advisors, sharing best practices for effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Service Manager

Deurotech America
Charlotte, NC
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
  • Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
  • Created annual department budget, aligning with organization's financial and operational objectives.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
  • Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates.

Senior Field Service Engineer

Kaspar graphics solutions
Inman, SC
11.1997 - 02.2022
  • Translated main cable and equipment location blueprints to technicians while declaring system outages and rerouting staff for timely service completion.
  • Obtained engineering data to support design services.
  • Performed onsite installation, modification and maintenance of systems and equipment.
  • Submitted reports to Service coordinator following field visits.
  • Traveled to designated area on short notice to support contractors by working weekends and overtime.
  • Repaired and calibrated systems and equipment post-installation.
  • Provided on-site services, installed new systems and escalated customer complaints.
  • Performed complex technical functions on electrical systems to support engineers including set up, operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting.
  • Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Diagnosed system failures and determined most cost-efficient solutions.
  • Inspected equipment and processes to reduce maintenance-related downtime incidents and mitigate equipment failures.
  • Administered installation service and repair of products along with IT solutions at customer sites as part of long-term maintenance contracts.
  • Trained personnel to align objectives, strengthen competencies and standardize operations.
  • Identified engineering problems and recorded solutions for reference purposes.
  • Managed administrative operations, purchase orders, quotations, time sheets and expense sheets.
  • Repaired defectives units using manuals and tools.
  • Recommended equipment design changes and upgrading.
  • Supervised unloading and positioning of equipment and provided instructions to site staff during installation.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to maintain operational efficiencies and reduced downtime.
  • Assisted in development of equipment, providing recommendations to engineering designs.

Production Manager

Sparcraft Us
Charlotte, NC
08.1988 - 11.1997
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
  • Partnered with human resources on training compliance and performance progression methodologies.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Led recurring site reporting and assessed site performance data to drive improvements.
  • Supervised automation and digital platform use.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
  • Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
  • Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
  • Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
  • Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.

Production Manager

Keller ornamental iornworks
Charlotte, NC
07.1983 - 08.1988
  • Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Reviewed key performance indicators and made necessary adjustments to increase production.
  • Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
  • Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
  • Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
  • Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
  • Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Automotive Mechanics, Electro/mech

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
08-1985

Certificate of Technical Studies - PLC's

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC
06-1985

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Service Quality Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Workplace Safety
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Estimating and Quoting
  • Customer Service
  • Goal Setting
  • New Employee Hiring
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Multiple Priorities Management
  • Project Planning
  • Training and Development
  • Team Building
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Hiring and Training
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Problem Resolution
  • Staff Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Employee Development
  • Employee Coaching and Motivation
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Onboarding and Orientation

Additional Information

  • I enjoy working out on the road as a field engineer.
  • Excellent customer relations.
  • Great troubleshooting skills.
  • Great trainer for new personnel.
  • Hard worker who does not mind working out on the road for weeks at a time.
  • Familiar with most all drive systems, hydrostatics, hydraulic and pneumatic.
  • Used to doing low tolerance fitments, Such as scraping in sealing rings, precision shaft alignments.

Timeline

Print Service Advisor

Polytype Usa
03.2023 - Current

Service Manager

Deurotech America
05.2022 - 03.2023

Senior Field Service Engineer

Kaspar graphics solutions
11.1997 - 02.2022

Production Manager

Sparcraft Us
08.1988 - 11.1997

Production Manager

Keller ornamental iornworks
07.1983 - 08.1988

Associate of Arts - Automotive Mechanics, Electro/mech

York Technical College

Certificate of Technical Studies - PLC's

York Technical College

Education and Training

other,other
Russell PrivetteField engineer