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Fargo, ND, US

Fargo, ND, US

Grapevine, Texas, US

The Miner Corporation, dba Star Equipment is recognized as the upper Midwest's premier stocking distributor of loading dock equipment. Headquartered in Lino Lakes, Minnesota with a division in Fargo, ND, Star Equipment, Inc. has been providing sales, service, parts, and technical expertise to customers in need of loading dock solutions and loading dock.

As a Volunteer Firefighter and licensed Emergency Medical Responder, I get to serve my community in their times of need, as well as be a public servant and role model. I truly enjoy this position and look forward to many more years of service.

St. Paul, MN, US

With Ecolab, I maintained all the responsibilities from my previous position as a Route Sales Manager. I also sold, serviced, and maintained our laundry dispensing programs, as well as pool and spa, and housekeeping and floor care accounts. I worked with my clients to ensure the safety of their teams and my equipment. I provided training, troubleshooting.

St. Paul, MN, US

In my role as a Sales Manager, I maintained and grew sales within my assigned geographical area of foodservice and hospitality accounts. My customers were in Restaurants, Hospitals, Hotels, Schools, and Nursing Homes.On a daily basis, I combined my mechanical aptitude and technical/problem-solving ability to install and repair dish machines and dispensing.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, DE

• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
• Compile and interpret results of Titrations and Jar Tests
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to resolve conditions affecting product efficiency
• Travel to various client locations to service accounts and resolve any concerns
• Clean and maintain tanks, filters, spray systems, pumps, and flow pits
• Promote company products and recommend adjustments to current operating conditions

• Earn repeat business and referrals through outstanding customer service and professionalism
• Operate within Department of Transportation safety regulations and state laws governing commercial vehicle operation
• Transport private parties and corporate clients in company vehicles
• Accommodate requests and resolve client concerns
• Operate efficiently, safely, and make quick independent decisions under high stress

• Directly supervised union employees while ensuring smooth operation of the internal logistics team
• Guided employees to meet delivery standards in accordance with cycle times
• Implemented and maintained 5S, 5T, and FIFO methods throughout the plant
• Worked with union representatives while responding to labor relations and union employee issues
• Collaborated with production supervision and management to achieve and maintain 85% efficiency rate
• Ensured timely and accurate delivery of parts to various areas of the production floor

• Maintained a high level of machine efficiency by effectively planning maintenance activities and projects
• Performed root cause analysis of machine breakdowns and developed effective countermeasures
• Planned and coordinated with outside contractors to maintain and improve industrial equipment
• Spearheaded 5S and Visual Management projects
• Developed standard maintenance procedures and scheduled work orders for maintenance activities
• Monitored effectiveness of maintenance schedules and adjusted accordingly

Fargo, North Dakota, US

• Gained new clients using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, and personal contacts
• Completed sales orders and communicated client needs to parts, aftermarket, and service departments
• Resolved customer concerns and complaints, and maintained positive client relationships
• Worked directly with management and clients to resolve any issues
• Ensured a completely outstanding customer experience every day
• Negotiated terms and conditions of purchases, trade-ins, sales, and lease agreements

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Increased warehouse effective storage space by 40% by realigning priority assets
• Decreased deploying customer processing time by 30% by redesigning procedures for logistics activities
• Evaluated subordinate performance and prepared annual enlisted performance reports
• Collaborated with co-workers and Senior Non Commissioned Officers to solve work-related issues
• Counseled co-workers and subordinates in personal growth, education, and career development
• Maintained small arms weapons vault contents and facility

Certificate, Fire Science/Fire-Fighting

Associate Of Science - As, Professional Fixed Wing Aviation

Associate'S Degree, Aircraft Pilot (Private)

Certificate Of Completion, Basic Military Training

Material Management Apprentice, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma