Welder Fabricator

• Oct 2021 - Present

Welder, Fabricator, Pipefitter, Assembler

• Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

Lead Welder, Fabricator, Fitter

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2021

Welder, Fabricator and Fitter for a company producing custom, innovative hot water solutions. http://www.hamiltonengineering.com/index.html Welder, Fabricator and Fitter for a company producing custom, innovative hot water solutions. http://www.hamiltonengineering.com/index.html

Welding Shop Lead Student Aid

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2017

Assist Faculty an Staff with needs, projects and cleaning in the welding lab. Assist Faculty an Staff with needs, projects and cleaning in the welding lab.

Facilities Buyer

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2015

• Expertise in facilities buying (electrical, plumbing, construction, signage, HVAC, waste removal, fire alert/control systems, furniture, flooring, janitorial equipment and supplies) • Adhere to and educate internal departments about company Internal Control Standards (ICS) as well as the rules and regulations of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) for obtaining goods and services • Assist prospective vendors on how to become a MGCB registered vendor • Monitor vendor spend limits for current vendors and all other MGCB code compliant regulations and ensure competitive pricing amongst registered vendors • Compose RFQ, RFP and RFB’s for products, services, capital equipment expenditures and multiyear contracts • Instrumental in compiling RFP’s and running bid process for multi-million dollar projects (LED parking deck lighting) and for several internal construction projects • Bid, analyze, negotiate, award and purchase orders (PO’s) and create blanket purchase orders (BPO’s) for bid term limits on regularly purchased items and services • Secure and review contracts for accuracy prior to processing through legal department • Assist with procuring items for restaurant openings within the casino • Bid out and internally track the majority of the Capital Expenditures within the Detroit property. • Settle payment discrepancies with the vendor and accounts payable • Organize department product returns to vendors and process credit memos • Responsible for inventorying and eliminating surplus property throughout the complex • Raised over $27,000 to donate to MGM Resorts International charity – the largest employee based charitable contribution to date • Secured over $45,000 total from one surplus inventory liquidation • Organized charitable contributions for pickup to various Detroit based organizations

Assistant Buyer (Horticulture)

• Aug 2008 - Jan 2012

• Assist multiple branches nationwide with procuring nursery stock items and customer special orders • Extensive knowledge of plant material, growth habits, potential substitutions for multiple climates throughout the USA • Maintain constant vigilance over branch inventory, product cost, freight factors, landed prices, sale prices and scrap product to maximize branch profitability and sustainability • Integrate, educate and utilize newly designed computer system (Nursery Finder) through the nursery procurement team and within branches, assist with setup via part number linkages and substitution lists • Communicate daily with hundreds of vendors to ensure product quality and shipments are correct and delivered on schedule • Reconcile purchase orders with invoices for accurate payment and bookkeeping thru A/R staff • Order, arrange and consolidate trucks nationwide to maximize freight logistics and maintain product costs • Create and maintain part number database for nationwide use • Execute purchases for monthly in house sales and proofread flyers for marketing • Authored employee guide for in house Nursery Finder program and online Nursery Catalogue program for Assistant Buyer position

Service Manager/Branch Safety Coordinator

• Apr 2005 - Aug 2008

• Respond to and execute the special needs of customers lawns and horticultural landscapes • Supervise 8+ route managers in their daily tasks, emergencies and on the road repairs in the Livonia/Redford MI areas • Educate Route Managers on various topics including horticulture, agriculture, state regulations, laws, safety, and company guidelines, provide disciplinary actions when warranted • Responsible for daily record keeping including DOT files, production scheduling, invoice audits, fuel card status, filing insurance claims and settling accident reports through corporate offices • Conduct weekly training meetings focusing on safety topics, legal provisions and agricultural conditions – conduct weekly safety inspections on equipment and office environment • Smith Systems Driving instructor – evaluate and train all employees on safe driving practices and administer required road exam prior to use of company equipment • Trained in emergency preventative procedures involving chemical hazards, safe product handling and first aid • Extensive knowledge of lawn varieties, landscape foliage, pests, diseases, and how to treat effectively • Skilled in using integrated pest management and other organic alternatives for best environmental benefits • Maintain all required State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators licensing throughout duration of employment (3A, 3B, 6, 7A)

Maintenance Coordinator

• Jul 2004 - Jan 2005

• Responsible for maintaining 12 properties (396 units) for safety, aesthetics and risk aversion • Supervise crew of four maintenance technicians while prioritizing, delegating and assigning maintenance and service requests • Process orders, reconcile and code invoices, and schedule preparation/inspection of rental units • Reconcile resident maintenance concerns and establish a schedule for repair • Purchase all required tools, appliances and construction needs for maintenance team and grounds crew