Russell Pearson

Experience

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  NZ Customs

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2007

  Automotive Restoration Technician

  Performed automotive restoration tasks on customer vehicles, including precision bodywork, welding, painting, etc. Assisted in parts and materials specification and ordering.

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  Menards, INC

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  As the Assistant Manager of the Building Materials department, I helped with inventory management, employee management, I assisted in training, maintaining payroll within budget, provided assistance to guests, we stocked merchandise with frequent operation of forklift and platform lifts, dealt with vendor supply, quality, and shipping concerns and problems, as well as special orders of custom made products. Completed the Menards manager trainee program which included training on corporate paperwork, computerized inventory and ordering systems and general knowledge of all store departments, including shipping and receiving.

  • 2nd Assistant manager

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2009

  • Manager Trainee

    Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
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  Metro Molded Rubber

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

  Assembly

  I built automotive weatherstripping for classic cars. we also had to package many of our own products

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  Vista Outdoor Inc.

  May 2010 - Aug 2019

  Tool Crib Coordinator

  I currently handle Inventory Management to support our manufacturing operations. I locate replacement parts for manufacturing equipment, analyze data to determine tool usage, handle vendor management, as well as analyze and perform cost savings.

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  Auto Appraisal Group

  Sept 2017 - now

  Appraisal Agent

  I work as an appraisal agent for the Automotive Appraisal Group. We appraise collectible vehicles and memorabilia for a variety of reasons including but not limited to Pre-purchase inspections, insurance valuation, and bank valuation.

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  Wright Technical Center Area Learning Center

  Aug 2019 - now

  Automotive shop teacher