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Chicago, Il

Operate municipal commercial tractor trailers throughout metropolitan Chicago area.Collaborated with other municipal trade unionists and city management to overcome daily challenges to meet daily goals.Worked across different departments within City of Chicago structure, operating multiple types of equipment throughout employment contract term.

Chicago, Il

Working in Illinois Film & Television Industry, operating multiple types of commercial vehicles across Illinois area. Service area includes heavy-traffic metropolitan areas and rural parts of Western Illinois.Collaborated with different departments across production spectrum to meet individual goals of a department assigned to (i.e. camera, grip, wardrobe, electric, etc.).

Lemont, Il

Provided mechanical support for Nooter Construction on Citgo-Lemont Refinery 2015 Turnaround project. Responsibilities included complex rigging of heavy tubing for extraction, removal and installation of new equipment using come-a-longs, chain falls, air falls, steel and nylon choking, safety nesting in and around work areas for fire prevention and setup/roll back of equipment for specialty cutting, grinding and welding.

Chicago, Il

Provided rigging and mechanical support for Hayes Mechanical on NRG Energy-Joliet Station Precipitator Retrofit. Responsibilities included burning, cutting, grinding and welding carbon steel. Assisted with the fitment and mechanical assembly of precipitator components, often requiring field modifications for components to join together.

Gary, In

Primarily managed assigned fleet of 35 National Dry Van Drivers, frequently provided secondary support and weekend/after hours support for 500-2000 drivers in company. Management scope included DOT hours of Service Compliance, implementing Corporate Safety initiatives with drivers, monitoring Qualcomm and Driver Link systems, providing continuous coverage support on as needed basis, assisting drivers within and outside of fleet with payroll, detention, fuel, routing, benefits, maintenance, breakdown and home time issues. Provided supportive and constructive coaching and commending where identified within fleet managed.Entrusted with confidential driver information and managed assigned fleet corporate driving activity reports, citing areas of improvement and drivers successes.

Long Beach, Ca

Contracted by owner to directly manage the reconciliation of distressed relationships with General and Sub-Contractors on 2 Type-1 High-Rise projects containing 556 units (Aqua Condominiums, Long Beach, CA).Developed “Fit and Finish” quality review plan. Implemented daily feedback loop with General and Sub-Contractors.Analyzed and standardized new home upgrade program.Managed new homeowner orientation, educating more than 500 homeowners.Lead 55 person home warranty team, working with homeowners to address all “Fit and Finish” aspects.Worked with property management team to resolve building operational startup mechanical, electrical, exterior cladding and plumbing issues.Performed contract management and negotiations on behalf of owner with vendors and subcontractors.

Los Angeles, Ca

Coordinated script distribution to production teams for 2 cable television showsProvided office and administrative support to main production office.Performed inventory and logistics management for 2 cable reality television shows.Introduced, planned and executed multiple "Five S" programs.

Los Angeles, Ca

Conducted “Lean” training seminars with regional executive, managerial and administrative teams.Collaborated with regional teams on to create real-time production analysis, monitoring hourly run rates, “Kanban” system and increasing efficiencies.Conducted daily “Internal Feedback Loop” meetings with management teams.Developed and managed “First Pass Yield” analysis.Led regional teams through “Kaizen” program initiatives.

Elk Grove Village, Il

Inventory and Distribution management of 35 product lines at 10 warehouse locations nationwide.Integrated "Five S" methodology to production team creating a sustainable methodology within team.Developed “Perpetual” inventory system for production and marketing teams, for finished goods inventory control.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

High School, College/University Preparatory