RYAN GRANT

As a battery technician for American Power Systems, my responsibilities include: battery charging, battery installation, battery maintenance and removal of old cells. Additional responsibilities included construction and installation of battery rack systems and battery intercell connector configuration for temporary and permanent battery installations.

At American Power, we are currently contracted by Pacific Gas and Electric so install power plants for their telecommunications systems, which would run as a backup in case of commercial power loss. Working with PG&E, we would also be tasked with running new EMT and wires to existing breaker panels for power distribution, as well as installing new receptacles for inverters. The scope of work with PG&E would also include the installation of inverters and converters to new and existing battery racks for AC-DC power for their telecommunications, and converters for their -48V to -24V and even -12V systems.

Another contract that we took on as a company is Lumen. Under the Lumen contract, we are tasked with the removal of old cells of all kinds, from 30Ah batteries to upwards up 1,000Ah batteries. We are also tasked with the removal of old battery cans and spill containment systems, as well as the installation of newer racking for more compact battery systems.

• In December of 2018, I left Mountain Valley Express to start a job at StoragePro working as an assistant store manager for our storage site and a car wash specialist for our car wash next door. Currently employed here, on a day-to-day basis I:
• Perform daily activities in a timely manner, including managing our car wash and needs of store by ensuring the property is clean and kept which includes the car wash and the storage property.
• Complete frequent walk-throughs and correct any issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
• Process credit and debit card payments and return proper change for cash purchases.
• Maintaining our car wash is a part of the business which includes upkeep on the property, includes cleaning, painting, sweeping, heavy lifting (at times) etc.
• Help team members deliver polite and positive service to every customer by monitoring behaviors and offering constructive guidance to those who need it.
• Maintain and organize the store, respond to customer complaints and answer questions quickly.
• Collaborate with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
• Assist in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.

• My time at Mountain Valley Express was probably the most fulfilling to me. In my 4+ years here I:
• Was in charge of correctly loading and directing the routes that serviced the Central Valley from Galt to Patterson and from Tracy to Pinecrest. I also was in charge of the San Francisco Bay Area which included all of San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
• Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment such as a forklift, hand truck and pallet jack to help team meet work demands.
• Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products through re-stacking and re-labeling pallets that were either knocked over or missing boxes and removed those boxes that were damaged for OSD procedures.
• Operated scanner to scan over pro numbers on packages per day to verify proper weight and shipping information to ensure it would be loaded onto the correct trailer for delivery.
• Directed anywhere from 4 to 10 workers at a time to load trucks with assigned packages for up to 14 different trailers per day.
• Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate such as checking the bill of ladings to make sure all freight was in the correct spot for the driver’s route and made sure freight was tied down safely and securely.
• Shrink wrapped products on pallets according to weight and contents in boxes which included but was not limited to wine, animal feed, beer, spices and food, etc.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new safer, time saving methods to ensure drivers made their deliveries safely and in a timely manner.
• Was required to be able to lift at least 100 pounds but on occasion, some freight I had to lift was up to 300 pounds.

• My time at Mountain Valley Express was probably the most fulfilling to me. In my 4+ years here I:
• Was in charge of correctly loading and directing the routes that serviced the Central Valley from Galt to Patterson and from Tracy to Pinecrest. I also was in charge of the San Francisco Bay Area which included all of San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
• Loaded and unloaded materials by hand or with equipment such as a forklift, hand truck and pallet jack to help team meet work demands.
• Corrected pallets of damaged or mislabeled products through re-stacking and re-labeling pallets that were either knocked over or missing boxes and removed those boxes that were damaged for OSD procedures.
• Operated scanner to scan over pro numbers on packages per day to verify proper weight and shipping information to ensure it would be loaded onto the correct trailer for delivery.
• Directed anywhere from 4 to 10 workers at a time to load trucks with assigned packages for up to 14 different trailers per day.
• Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate such as checking the bill of ladings to make sure all freight was in the correct spot for the driver’s route and made sure freight was tied down safely and securely.
• Shrink wrapped products on pallets according to weight and contents in boxes which included but was not limited to wine, animal feed, beer, spices and food, etc.
• Collaborated with others to discuss new safer, time saving methods to ensure drivers made their deliveries safely and in a timely manner.
• Was required to be able to lift at least 100 pounds but on occasion, some freight I had to lift was up to 300 pounds.

• I started working at Carinos a week after my 18th birthday in November of 2010.
• During my time at Carinos I:
• Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts to boost performance of serving staff.
• Washed buffet, restaurant and banquet items, including silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
• Applied safe food handling and optimal cleaning strategies to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
• Aided kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service.
• Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
• Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
• Completed thorough and accurate opening and closing duties to facilitate smooth restaurant operations.
• Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up to date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
• Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
• Minimized customer wait times by efficiently taking and filling large volumes of orders each day.