Experience

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  Mississippi Power

  • Dekalb MS

  • Gasification Technician II

    • Mar 2015 - Present
    • Dekalb MS

    In this role, I oversee safe operations for commissioning a fully operational WSA unit. I partner with colleagues and vendors to ensure safe operations for all shifts and manage inside and outside start up and shut down operations. Adept in leading and managing teams, employees, vendors and contract workers and have worked extensively in Combined Cycle Board as well as providing overall operational support. I was an integral part of the team that assisted with the first fire of synthetic gas in combustion turbines and helped to ensure safety procedures were followed. I have also become Hazmat certified during my time, always putting safety first while expanding upon my existing skill set.

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  LSB Industries, Inc.

  • Operator

    • Jan 2010 - Jul 2014

    As a Board Operator, I was charged with running all aspects of an Anhydrous Ammonia Chemical Refinery and ensuring all safety procedures were followed and leading teams to complete their work. I was promoted from a loader to overseeing operations due to my ability to quickly learn and run operations in an efficient and streamlined manner. I oversaw and managed crews of operators and loaders and oversaw operations for multiple reciprocating and centrifugal compressors (multi-stage). I was also successful in commissioning and providing start-up assistance for the initial run of the ammonium nitrate plant.

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  Orchid Paper Products

  • Pryor, OK

  • Relief Operator

    • Dec 2007 - May 2009
    • Pryor, OK

    As a relief operator, I was charged with providing relief support to multiple positions as needed. Extensively cross-trained on multiple roles, tasked with running paper winder, forklift and any other duties assigned by the foreman.

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  Customers Choice Rental & Sls

  • Joplin, Missouri Area

  • Store Manager

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
    • Joplin, Missouri Area

    In this role, I was promoted to store manager within 3 months where I managed the store until it was bought out by Aaron’s. Oversaw daily store operations, including credit, repossessions, marketing, customer service, hiring, employee management and more. Provided turnaround leadership and was the only store chosen to be bought out by Aaron’s, despite 7 other stores within the company.

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  CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LTD

  • Joplin, Missouri Area

  • Office Manager

    • Jul 1999 - Jul 2003
    • Joplin, Missouri Area

    Charged with management of all daily operations, including marketing, recovery, filing and representing the company in court proceedings. Successfully set up the first wireless network within my office, as well as other offices in my region. Oversaw and completed tax preparation, accounts receivables and payables, invoicing, money handling, deposits, payroll, training and account reconciliation. 2 stores (including mine) were chosen to be bought out due to performance and leadership.