Thomas Craft
Plantersville,MS
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Business-minded professional tackling any job task with gusto and precision. Determined and self motivated with an amazing ability to lead others.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Owner Operator
CycleCraft ATV
Plantersville, MS
05.2005 - Current
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Tire Builder
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.
Tupelo, MS
04.1989 - 05.2005
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Organized tire components and operated molding press machine to assemble products.
- Monitored machine operation during the tire-building process to ensure proper assembly of components and accuracy of data entry.
- Completed proper startup and shutdown procedures to protect equipment and personnel.
- Assembled tires from components such as tubes, rims, and beads.
- Operated tire building machines to build tires according to specifications.
- Verified that all parts used in the manufacturing process met quality standards before assembling them into a final product.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working with hazardous materials such as rubber compounds and chemicals.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize production efficiency.
- Measured and cut rubber strips according to specified dimensions using hand tools or automated cutting devices.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials into machines for processing into finished products.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tupelo High School
Tupelo, MS05-1983
Skills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Quality management systems
- Cost reduction
- Labor relations
- Human resources
- Profit and loss
- Client engagement optimization
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Small business operations
- Hiring and staffing
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer relations
- Sales management
- Client service
- Supply chain optimization
- Business development
- Cash flow optimization
- Service quality assurance
- Relationship building
- Human resource management
- Crisis management
- Sales oversight
- Operations management
- Inspirational leadership
- Self-awareness
Affiliations
- Working in the Mission field is my passion. Being a natural born leader is crucial to the advancement of The Kingdom. Whenever given a chance to be a blessing to others, my main goal is to promote healthy and beneficial ,positive encouragement in order to lift the spirits and ensure healing of the person or peoples wellbeing.
Timeline
Self Employed Owner Operator
CycleCraft ATV
05.2005 - Current
Tire Builder
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.
04.1989 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Tupelo High School
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