Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
c.p.o certified
Timeline
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Walter Gist

Walter Gist

Myrtle Beach,SC

Summary

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than [Number] years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

One Touch &finish Llc
01.2014 - Current
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Maintenance Technician

Hampton Inn By Hilton
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Elevated team morale by fostering open communication channels among colleagues during challenging situations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Horizon Resorts
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Facilitated clear communication among team members to ensure smooth project execution across various departments involved in grounds maintenance activities.
  • Collaborated with gardeners to plan and design outdoor spaces.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and improve personal skills in grounds maintenance.
  • Assisted in seasonal preparation tasks, such as snow removal or planting new foliage.
  • Erected and disassembled temporary structures to provide safety while working on uneven terrains.
  • Monitored weather conditions closely to adjust landscaping plans accordingly, such as adding mulch during drought periods or covering sensitive plants during frost warnings.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
  • Improved irrigation efficiency with regular system maintenance and repairs.

Maintenance Engineer

Sand Dunes Resorts
05.2017 - 06.2019
  • Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Resolved customer complaints in prompt, polite and professional approach.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
  • Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
  • Participated in the development of capital projects as a subject matter expert on equipment specifications and maintenance requirements.
  • Evaluated new technologies or methodologies related to Maintenance Engineering which helped keep the company up-to-date with industry trends.

Owner

First Impression Home Improvement Llc
01.2020 - Current
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Maintenance Technician

Monterey Bay Resorts
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.

Maintenance Technician

Caravelle Hotel
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brown High School
Atlanta, GA
06.1984

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Contract Administration
  • Talent Allocation
  • Capital Spending
  • Team Oversight
  • Advertising Campaign Development
  • Consulting
  • Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Affiliations

  • home owners association for remodleing

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

c.p.o certified

i recieved my certifications through dr.james pope ,dhec,back in 2012 during my work time frame.while working under gold crown management

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Hampton Inn By Hilton
04.2023 - 12.2023

Owner

First Impression Home Improvement Llc
01.2020 - Current

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Horizon Resorts
01.2019 - 02.2020

Maintenance Engineer

Sand Dunes Resorts
05.2017 - 06.2019

Maintenance Technician

Monterey Bay Resorts
02.2017 - 02.2019

Maintenance Technician

Caravelle Hotel
01.2015 - 06.2017

Owner

One Touch &finish Llc
01.2014 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brown High School

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