Ken Kroeber

Experience

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  Kroeber's Service Technicians

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2001

  Service Manager/ Owner

  Owned and operated service business doing heating, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry remodelling for residential and small commercial accounts. Responsibilities included managing all aspects of technical work. Developed systems for work load tracking and storing. Set up office systems and monitored accounting processes including accounts payable and receivables, and taxes.

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  Hart Scientific

  Feb 2003 - Apr 2005

  Senior Refrigeration Production Technician

  Manufacturing low temp refrigeration equipment. Systems testing for cascade systems, specialized in production for units in -80 degree (celcius) range. Was instrumental in developing component packages that cut production time in half. Participated in 3 Kaizan events.

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  ProStar Management

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2008

  Maintenance Director

  Trained existent staff to repair HVAC equipment rather than subcontract - saved $10,000/ yearDeveloped cleaning system, trained staff, saving $25,000 in first year aloneImproved efficiency of A/P process by 50% through procedure redesign Saved $50,000 in direct costs and reduced down time 75%Reduced repair expenses for appliances by training internal staff. Costs shrunk $12,000.

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  LDS Church, Draper Temple

  Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

  Volunteer Assistant Engineer

  Equipment and systems maintenance

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  Fortis College, Salt Lake City

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  HVACR Instructor

  Adult Education in heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.

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  The Home Depot

  Jun 2012 - now

  Retail Sales

  Department expert in Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical and Millworks

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  Intermountain Health Care Group Support

  May 2013 - now

  HVAC Engineer