Experience

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  Freight Management, Inc

  • Overhead Crane Operator

    • Oct 2008 - Oct 2011

    Main Duties - Cast House Overhead Crane Operator Efficient and safe operation of crane to lift, transfer, pour, and/or stack - ingots, coils, molten "hot" metal pots and other general lifts necessary for production in the finishing side of Cast house, Soaking Pits, and Maintenance Department. Unload production unit-ingot form pit, stack/transfer ingots from production to soaking pit transition area. Load or unload trucks. Assist maintenance personnel in transferring and installing replacement molds, blocks, or other crane assisted needs with parts or equipment repair/replacement. Remove dross pots, filters, pig molds, and other scrap after each unit pour. Plan & Perform duties efficiently, to meet daily production schedules of five separate casting units, two production departments, and maintenance department. Keep attentive and open communication with floor personnel to allow safe and smooth crane operations that fit their individual needs and duties. Maintain daily inspection log. Record and maintain daily lift and production records. Report and follow up any mechanical or safety failures of crane or lifting devices. Other Duties - Overhead Crane Operator Charging furnaces with scrap coils, general scrap, or pouring pots. Loading, unloading scalper, loading, or unloading scrap cut table. Polishing rolls. Change or Chock cold rolls. General Crane operations throughout plant as needed. Use of below hook lifting devices include side to side grabs, end to end grabs, coil shaft, remote clam,baskets and maintenance required devices. Maintain smooth, safe operation as operating conditions involve performing duties in the immediate and general areas of constant truck and dolly traffic and the high volume of employee activity on the floor.

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  EPIC CHURCH/TORNADO ASSISTANCE BUILDING

  • Sorting Assistant

    • Apr 2011 - May 2011

    Received, sorted, and warehoused community donations of clothing, food, toiletries, toys, and other supplies for the useof those in need from tornado damage and for volunteers in the field.

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  NEW LIFE HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE, LLC

  • Manager/Owner

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2009

    Managed overall business operations including advertising, securing/developing contracts, project scheduling, crew scheduling, material purchasing, payroll, A/P & A/R, supervision of employee performance, and general field participation. Owned and operated Skid steer. Regularly operated Backhoe, Trackhoe, and various equipment rentals. Managed projects of various degrees for residential and commercial customers that included various types of new construction and remodeling. Assessed client project needs. Developed project plans based on clients' budget including layout, design, & implementation. Negotiated client contracts. Procured and/or retained sub-contractors as well as recruiting qualified employees. Managed or performed material inventory purchasing, receiving, and delivery. Managed and controlled expenses as well as project performance goals to maximize profitability. Maintained business and equipment insurance requirements. Created and implemented fleet and equipment maintenance schedules. Developed and created specialized designs for projects. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of codes and industry related products or services through organized networking groups, publications, workshops and home shows. Utilized QuickBooks Pro, excel, and MS Office to produce estimates, invoices, manage A/R & A/P, create direct marketing mailers and other general office requirements.

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  Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April)

  • House Captain/Project coordinator

    • Apr 2000 - Apr 2006

    Helped low-income families as well as the elderly with no-cost home repairs, making their homes safe, warm, and comfortable.

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  Heilig-Meyers Furniture, Inc.

  • Store Manager

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

    Oversaw store operations including a staff of 30 employees and a warehouse. Interviewed and hired job applicants as well as terminated when necessary. Held weekly training meetings to motivate, educate, and discuss topics ranging from sales procedures, sexual harassment policies, and review individual and team goals. Generated and reviewed daily reports to include daily, monthly & yearly sales, expenditures, extension and collection figures to established budgets, sales, & collection goals, as well as comparative data for store projection figures and Credit and Warehouse Departmental planning. Inventory and "Shrinkage" Control Ordering, merchandising, as well as maintaining internal product sales marketing, layout, and display. Arranged Local Advertising including corporate ads and creating individualized store promotions. Reviewed or implemented warehouse manager's inventory management processes relating to procurement of merchandise, storage, delivery and overall logistics of merchandise from central warehouse to consumer. Carried out implementation of and training staff in areas of corporate policy relating to credit extension, credit collections, sales, warehouse, and cashier procedures, as well as deposits, facility maintenance and overall daily store procedure. Built relationships through networking and involvement in community Chamber, Local Schools, Hometown Banks, and general Community wide events.

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  Heilig- Meyers Furniture, Inc.

  • Credit Manager

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

    Managed the Credit Office staff including collectors and cashiers. Oversaw and managed all credit decisions as well as the operations of the collection departments. Hired in as "Collector" in 1989. Promoted to Credit Manager in 1990.

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  DREAM GALLERY HOME FURNISHINGS, INC

  • Warehouse Manager

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1989

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  HOLOWAY'S GROCERY

  • Warehouse/ Delivery

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1985