Russell Bowser
Greensburg
Summary
Career-level 2 operator for IAP Assembly Frame, hard-working, fast-learning, and critical thinker. Always willing to learn and expand my expertise, and furthering my dream of retiring from Honda.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate \ Operator LC2 Engine Line
IAP
Greensburg
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-operation checklists on all assigned machines daily to ensure readiness.
- Monitored robot performance, troubleshooting malfunctions and errors as they arose.
- Simultaneously operated multiple pieces of equipment during peak operational periods.
- Assisted coworkers in quickly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues.
- Oversaw production line for potential problems or malfunctions, ensuring smooth operation.
Store Manger \ Territory Sales Manger
AutoZone
Indianapolis Region
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
- Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance reviews.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Owner Operator
R&B Motors
Bowling Green
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Achieved sales goals and business objectives by motivating staff through Sales incentives
- Taught junior employees how to meet operational and sales goals with proactive strategies
- Streamlined operations and improved employee focus and productivity by prioritizing tasks prior to start of each shift
- Processed credit card payments and counted back change and currency with 100% accuracy rate
- Hired, trained, supervised and motivated team of 5 retail professionals to provide knowledgeable and fast service to every guest
CNC Machine Operator
Tools Dies & Molds
New Haven
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Analyzed engineering designs and determined most efficient sequence of operations.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Maintained production tooling by replacing and grinding worn tools.
- Interfaced with machines to adjust settings or tools, driving high-quality production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homestead Senior High School
Fort Wayne, IN06.2004
Certificate of Completions - CNC & CADCAM, General Machining
Anthis Career Center
Fort Wayne, IN05-2004
Skills
- Fall protection certified (Honda)
- Confined Space Supervisor (Honda)
- Hot work fire watch (Honda)
- Fanuc Operation and Programming 101 (Honda)
- Strategic planning
- Equipment operation
- Issue resolution
- Critical thinking
- problem identification
- Blueprint interpretation
- Diagnostic assessment
Awards
- Associate recognition award 2023 IAP
- J.R. Hyde, JR. Leadership Award 2021
"No individual ever builds a business, the individual builds and organization and the organization builds the business."
Timeline
Production Associate \ Operator LC2 Engine Line
IAP
03.2023 - Current
Store Manger \ Territory Sales Manger
AutoZone
08.2019 - 03.2023
Owner Operator
R&B Motors
03.2015 - 09.2019
CNC Machine Operator
Tools Dies & Molds
04.2005 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Homestead Senior High School
Certificate of Completions - CNC & CADCAM, General Machining
Anthis Career Center