Rick Hudson
PARTS TECHNICIAN / ROAD CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Parts Technician
Cummins Western Canada
10.1993 - 12.2020
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
- Examined returned parts for defects and exchanged defective parts or refunded money.
- Met customer needs by looking up stock numbers and prices for various parts, identifying correct items and placing timely orders.
- Performed daily inventory audits
- Operated all levels of forklifts, was certified until 2021
- Lead hand working with management for yearly inventory audits
- constructed and updated
- Set up merchandise displays and organized parts on shelves to maximize customer interest and promote overstocks.
- Maintained optimal supply levels by ordering new parts from catalogs and vendor websites.
- Assisted customers by responding to complaints and offering updates on back-ordered parts.
- Read and studied catalogs to identify new market parts and capitalize on emerging trends.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Road Construction Foreman
Lafarge Construction Materials
04.1979 - 10.1993
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
GED -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB04.1990
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard Senior High School
Edmonton, AB06.1973
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Logistics Coordination
- Parts Identification
- Record Keeping
- Problem Solving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Forklift Operation
- Stock Control
- Order Processing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Returns Processing
- Customer Service
- Computer Literacy
- Product Knowledge
- Warehouse Operations
- Technical Knowledge
- Vendor Relations
- Time Management
- Sales Support
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Product and Service Sales
- Parts Ordering and Management
- Payment Processing
Accomplishments
- Achieved daily inventory by completing cycle counts with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 10+ staff members.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Additional Information
I recently retired in 2020 during Covid and I am looking forward to moving back into the workforce.
My latest accomplishment was the construction of my new garage I built with two assistants.
Timeline
Professional Parts Technician
Cummins Western Canada
10.1993 - 12.2020
Road Construction Foreman
Lafarge Construction Materials
04.1979 - 10.1993
GED -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard Senior High School
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