William Swailes
Taylor Ridge,IL
Summary
Seasoned professional knowledgeable about operations and offering top-notch project management, team leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Ingenious in maximizing resources to meet challenging demands. Analytical leader with excellent multitasking abilities. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Strives to be a master of his craft and actively pursues knowledge. Builds and develops leaders and teams surrounding him maximizing efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Lincoln electric automation
01.2024 - Current
- Inspected loads for safety issues and load stability
- Ensured product quality and safety standards were met throughout the inventory process.
- Tracked shipments from vendors for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or delays encountered during transit or delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials and equipment shipped.
- Followed safety guidelines while loading and unloading shipments.
- Created custom pallets and boxes for international shipping
- Ensured timely loading on international shipments
Construction Supervisor
Illinois National Guard
02.2018 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and expertise to soldiers engaged in building activities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of productivity among soldiers.
- Scheduled material deliveries with Officers in platoon ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Interpreted engineering plans and ensured that they were accurately followed during the building process.
- Developed detailed estimates of labor costs based on project requirements.
- Maintained records of all work completed by contractors including time sheets, supplies purchased.
- Decreased obstacles and saved time by spearheading emergency issue resolution.
Diesel Mechanic
Love’s Travel Stops
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Ensured product quality and safety standards were met throughout the inventory process.
- Tracked shipments from vendors for prompt resolution of any discrepancies or delays encountered during transit or delivery.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on diesel engines.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Rock Ridge High School
Taylor Ridge, IL06.2017
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Staff leadership and direction
- Customer relations
- Site safety management
- OSHA regulations
- Project budgeting
- Construction estimating
- Cost control
- Blueprints
- Inventory counting
- Logistics analysis
- Materials handling
- Shipment receiving
- Distribution management
- International logistics
- Shipment coordinating
Accomplishments
Army Commendation Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Illinois Long and honorable Service Medal
Illinois State Active Duty Ribbon
Certification
- OSHA 30
- Driver's License
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-swailes-0a0492200
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Lincoln electric automation
01.2024 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Love’s Travel Stops
10.2021 - 11.2023
Construction Supervisor
Illinois National Guard
02.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Rock Ridge High School