Bret Ramsay
Kendallville,In.
Summary
Results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in heavy equipment operation and team management. Skilled in mentoring staff, ensuring safety compliance, and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and collaboration across teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician
Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District
Ashley, IN
07.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to efficiently manage waste disposal operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational plans effectively.
- Assisted in loading and unloading waste materials using front-end loaders and excavators.
Supervisor
Tenneco Automotive Inc.
Ligonier, IN
09.2009 - 02.2021
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Mentored staff, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased productivity.
- Straight truck shuttle operation between various buildings and production departments and coordination of materials with department supervisors and lead personnel.
- Coordinated materials, products, and equipment between multiple storage trailers and buildings.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Lead Architectural Draftsman/Designer
Barton Coe Vilamaa Architects & Engineers
Fort Wayne, IN
07.1994 - 07.2009
- Led design reviews, facilitating discussions among team members to enhance project outcomes.
- Coordinated with contractors to resolve design discrepancies during construction phases.
- Streamlined project timelines by consistently meeting drafting deadlines and maintaining open communication with contractors.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and potential solutions leading to more effective problem-solving strategies.
- Coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determined best method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering
ITT Technical Institute
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Construction and general maintenance skills
- Safe equipment operation
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Class A CDL
- CDL license holder
Certification
- Indiana Commercial Driver's License
- CDL Class -A License with clean and safe record
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Technician
Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District
07.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Tenneco Automotive Inc.
09.2009 - 02.2021
Lead Architectural Draftsman/Designer
Barton Coe Vilamaa Architects & Engineers
07.1994 - 07.2009
Associate of Science - Architectural Engineering
ITT Technical Institute