David Swaffar

Experience

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  Batteries Plus

  Feb 2005 - Sept 2009

  Store Manager / Commercial Sales Director

  Trained associates in battery fabrication, sales and customer service for local business, large companies and government organizations. Commercially responsible for acquiring new business through networking, canvassing and cold calling. Implementing beneficial vendor research to obtain broader and more cost effective selection of specialty and common use batteries. Successfully provided power solutions and more cost effective approach to facility battery maintenance to Advocate Hospitals in the south suburbs of Chicago Illinois. Administer unit performance tests according to predetermined standards set by my self and owner of company. Responsible for assembly line set up, assembly line work and production quality . Experienced in spot welding a variety of different configurations in assembly line. Perform in-process quality checks and correct non-conformance. Perform final packaging operations. Awarded two corporate trophies for outstanding sales and management. Awarded the Crystal Star for most accurate inventory and in stock stores in region for 2008 also awards from franchise in sales and management. Show less

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  Aflac

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Insurance Agent / Business manager

  Responsible for producing income for family through canvassing, cold calling and networking new business prospects. Generating atmosphere of enthusiasm for team. Successfully generated long term business relationships with a broad range of clients from government facilities, franchise owners, corporations plus personally interested individual and families. Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with Illinois state law. Composing, editing and proof reading reports and proposals using MS ECELLE, MS WORD, MS POWER POINT. Drafting spreadsheets, referrals and other business material. Scheduling and appointment management. Managing team of 10 to generate their own business to secure a financial future. Awarded many times for outstanding sales and leadership. Fast start Award, Super Fast Start Award, Fire Ball Award plus others. Show less

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  Dollar General

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2010

  Store Manager / Sales Advisor

  In charge of hiring and evaluating all positions at store level. Skilled trainer of associates in sales, systems operations, customer service and loading and unloading semi trucks safely. Effectively handled and resolved broad range of employee and customer concerns. Oversaw all business operations in accordance with company policies. Planned and implemented floor displays with team. Constantly shifting and organizing warehouse to receive merchandise. Trained associates in safe and proper use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, to move, load, arrange, rearrange and unload freight. Systematically prepared reports on product marketability plus daily, weekly, monthly and end of year sales figures. Over saw the construction, systems set up, inspection and over all construction of new location. Obtained many awards for exceeding company standards. #1 inventory in the district. Highest sales and consistent basket average in the district. Show less

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  Schneider

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2012

  Systems Operator

  Compare data with source documents, enter data in verification format to detect errors. compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered. Locate and correct data entry errors. correct data errors for upper management team and associates regarding system logins and access .ect,. Maintain logs of activities and completed work plus weekly & monthly maintenance on all related equipment for 2 campuses. Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners. Load machines (oce7100 and oce600) with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media. Familiar with proper maintenance and ink changes of oce7100 and oce600 machines. Member of the Schneider National safety committee. Show less

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  Hinrich Heating & Cooling

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  HVAC Sales & Service

  Thorough practices in installing, maintaining, performing safety inspecting, repairing and replacing all types of heating and air conditioning equipment, including but not limited to controls, ignition components, gas valves, gas piping, flame sensors, blower motors, control boards, AC contactors, condenser fans and relays . Experienced with rooftop units, pro-pain fueled units, boilers, garage heaters and heat pumps. Also experienced in areas of electrical and plumbing. Ability to diagnose problems lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagram. Experienced in direct purchasing, order expedition & negotiating with vendors. In the month of October 2013 Brought in just under $80,000 in furnace, air conditioning systems and indoor air quality equipment sales. Show less

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  Heat Wave Heating & Cooling

  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  HVAC Technician

  • Hands on experience in diagnosing system problems and identifying equipment and solutions needed to rectify the problems• In depth knowledge of fabricating equipment parts in order to meet specialty needs• Highly skilled in performing both routine and preventive maintenance activities.Maintain environmental conditions by installing and maintaining both heating and cooling systems• Test, diagnose and repair problems in the system and propose relevant solutions• Install electric control systems• Manage installation of ducts for ventilation purposes• Ensure proper running order of all systems• Replace and rebuild faulty components Show less

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  ProFab Plastics Corp.

  Feb 2014 - now

  Maintenance Technician

  Produce machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

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  Marion County Election Center

  Mar 2014 - now

  Election Official

  Election inspectors, sometimes called “poll workers,” staff the polling place on Election Day. Election inspectors’ duties include setting up the polling place, preserving order, registering electors, recording electors, issuing ballots, monitoring voting equipment, counting votes, and properly completing the required forms.

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  Allan and rogers AC/Refrigeration

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  HVAC Technician

  Thorough practices with installing Package, Split and Rooftop Systems. Diagnosing faulty pressure switches, double stacks, sequencers, heating elements and defrost boards. Experienced with corporate check in check out communication systems and work orders. Diagnosing system problems. Perform preventative maintenance and safety inspections on Air Handlers, Heat pumps, Furnaces and rooftop units. Able to sweat in various sized copper pipe. successful sales in I.A.Q., duct cleaning and duct sealing. Experienced working with crane operators in order to safely swing in 20+ ton units. Light refrigeration. Show less

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  Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning

  Oct 2014 - now

  Universal HVAC Technician

  Residential sales and service. Commercial sales and service. Electric Heat Pump air conditioning systems installation. Regular filter maintenance service. Mini Ductless Split System installation. UV light air purification (I.A.Q.) sales and installation. Preventative maintenance programs. Troubleshooting and diagnosing system problems.