TERRY J BESHEARS
Grapeview,WA
Summary
Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and team collaboration. Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing effective inventory control and sanitation practices. Fostered a motivated team atmosphere that encouraged open communication and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Parts Clerk
City of St. Petersburg
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Parts clerk for night shift. Swing shift style hours. 40 hour work week including one Saturday a month at time and half. Procured and issued parts to Sanitation Fleet, Car and Heavy Truck Shops. Daily reconciliation of invoices and parts inventory. Forklift operations for heavy inventory. Purchase cardholder. Monthly inventory control procedures of an estimated value of over a million dollars.
Harley Technician
Brandon Harley Davidson
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for daily repair orders consisting of scheduled mileage services, warranty work, engine component and drive train repair, electrical repair, tires and wheels. Performance upgrades.
- Customer service interaction based on repair orders. One on one interaction with customers to help them understand the repair/s that will be done on their motorcycle so that there is comfort level and to establish a professional relationship with the customer for future business.
- Computer based programs for parts knowledge and ordering and the use for electronic service manuals. Repair orders are controlled through these programs based on the bike and the specific technician along with the job related to the repair order.
Culinary Specialist, E-4/E-7
United States Coast Guard
11.1999 - 05.2021
- Twenty-Two years of military service. Culinary background. Attached to five different Coast Guard ships with a combined sea time of 13 years. Supervision of 4 -10 personnel at time. 10-15 hour work days. Employee reviews every six months based on each person's performance and skills. Mentoring and developing subordinates throughout each unit to continue positive production and work environment. Conducted countless training hours and provided continued education for subordinates throughout my tenure as a Supervisor/Division Chief.
- Food Service Officer. 2010 - 2021. Overall responsibility of the everyday operations pertaining to the galley and surrounding messes. Quality Control and Assurance of meal production and service. Daily and monthly inventory control procedures. Purchasing and cost procedures. Weekly sanitation inspections. Responsible for the training, scheduling, and employee review reports of all subordinates within the Culinary Team. Events and Catering coordinator.
- Collateral Duties consisted of Master At Arms, Damage Control Training Team, Boat Deck Supervisor, Safety Supervisor, Officer of the Deck
- Responsible for $15,000 to $200,000 of inventory control procedures for perishable and non-perishable food items. These numbers are based on the different ashore and afloat units I was assigned to.
- Responsible for monthly cash on hand procedures of $10,000 to $15,000.
- Contracting and Purchasing. POC - person of contact for multiple contracts related to government vessels and facilities. Understanding of contractors meeting their commitment to the contract. Facilitate proper development of requirements and assist Contracting Officers in developing and managing their contracts.
- Supply Chief/Supervisor for the Support Division. Assisted in developing and drafting contracts and statements of work for contracted jobs. DHS purchase card holder for ten years. Adept in purchasing procedures, invoice reconciliation, simplified acquisition procedures, issuing orders and verifying funds.
- Contracting Officer Representative. Responsible for daily supervision of contracted workers within the working hours. Weekly hour records verified and updated and sent to the Contracting Officer for approvals. Open line of communication with contractors for workers requests or complaints. Record keeping for all contracted workers which included paycheck verification, employee reviews, statements of complaints /requests, awards and recorded hours. Yearly contract review and assisted in new contract bids or recommendation /termination of existing contracts.
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Worked as a part time employee to expand knowledge and operations of the retail sales environment while still working full time active duty military. Completed work hours at night and weekend shifts.
- Reconciliation of days cash registers
- Commercial sales / Delivery driver
- Store Opening and Closing Procedures
- Truck Inventory Management
- Planogram Reconfigurations
Education
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Universal Technical Institute/ MMI
Orlando, FL06.2022
FCR-201. DHS Contracting Officer Rep. Level 2
01.2018
Leadership/Mentoring and Public Speaking
Chief Petty Officer Academy
Petaluma, CA01.2017
Advanced Culinary Skills Course
Fort Lee, VA01.2004
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Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, N.Y01.2001
High School - undefined
Mariposa High School
California01.1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, Windows 10
Complex Problem Solving
Cost and Inventory Monitoring
Instructing and Task Management
Quality Control Analysis
Timeline Management
Contract Officer Representative
Certification
Flagger Certification-2026
OSHA Forklift Certification- 2026
OSHA Mobile Elevated Work Platform - 2026
Timeline
Automotive Parts Clerk
City of St. Petersburg
12.2022 - 10.2024
Harley Technician
Brandon Harley Davidson
07.2021 - 10.2022
Part Sales Manager
AutoZone
08.2017 - 04.2019
Culinary Specialist, E-4/E-7
United States Coast Guard
11.1999 - 05.2021
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Universal Technical Institute/ MMI
FCR-201. DHS Contracting Officer Rep. Level 2
Leadership/Mentoring and Public Speaking
Chief Petty Officer Academy
Advanced Culinary Skills Course
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Culinary Institute of America
High School - undefined
Mariposa High School