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Tate Slater

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Enterprising owner successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Just Fix It Once
Colo Spgs, CO
10.2010 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues
  • Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
  • Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
  • Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.

Chief Engineer

Goodwill Industries
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2005 - 10.2010
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
  • Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
  • Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
  • Attended weekly department head meetings to share information and voice concerns.

Assistant Chief Engineer

Sheraton Hotel
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2000 - 10.2005
  • Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
  • Reduced company expenditures and loss by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
  • Handled operational matters and efficiency by directing workforce members towards objectives.

Skills

  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Mechanical Recoveries
  • Customer Service
  • Equipment Operation
  • Hazardous Chemicals
  • Pool Operations
  • Equipment Maintenance and Installation
  • Equipment Replacement
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Laundry Equipment Maintenance
  • Maintenance and Repair Leadership

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Just Fix It Once
10.2010 - Current

Chief Engineer

Goodwill Industries
06.2005 - 10.2010

Assistant Chief Engineer

Sheraton Hotel
02.2000 - 10.2005
Tate Slater