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Gage Fontenot

Loreauville

Summary

Enthusiastic and motivated leader eager to contribute to your team’s success through hard work.

Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I believe my motivation and will to thrive would make me a strong asset to your company.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Valve Shop Supervisor

Southern Valve & Control
Broussard
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Oversaw daily shop operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on equipment and procedures.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity.
  • Managed inventory levels and maintained stock accuracy in the shop.
  • Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
  • Implemented quality control measures for valve production processes.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
  • Coordinated with other departments regarding delivery times of finished products.
  • Evaluated employee performance against established goals and objectives.
  • Guided team to consistently achieve daily, weekly and monthly production goals.
  • Oversaw daily shop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.

Shop Foreman

Precision Pump And Valve
Port Allen
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Quote jobs and determine what product would best fit the customer's needs.
  • Assign daily jobs for technicians to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely and correct manner.
  • Coordinate field jobs.
  • Schedule and receive shipments.
  • Order parts needed to complete jobs.

Maintenance Supervisor

Southern Valve Service
Baton Rouge
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Coordinate with other team leaders to determine which jobs take priority over others.
  • Maintenance on warehouse equipment, lather, and mill machines.
  • General warehouse and office repairs.
  • Pick up and deliver valve parts and general supplies.

Valve Technician

Louisiana Valve Source, Inc.
Youngsville
09.2010 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated valves, repair reports, and quote turnaround times.
  • Disassembled and repaired machine parts.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete customer requests and orders in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a professional work environment and enhanced productivity by keeping all areas neat and organized.
  • Rebuilt and pressure-tested valves for such name brands as WKM, CT, GROVE, General Twin, Orbit, Norriseal, Trueseal, and Tom Wheatley.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chapel Hill High School
Douglasville, GA
05-2009

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Faithful Guardian
Douglasville, GA

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Team leadership
  • Inventory management
  • Workflow coordination
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Employee training
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Operational assessment

Timeline

Valve Shop Supervisor

Southern Valve & Control
08.2022 - 06.2025

Shop Foreman

Precision Pump And Valve
03.2021 - 08.2022

Maintenance Supervisor

Southern Valve Service
01.2020 - 03.2021

Valve Technician

Louisiana Valve Source, Inc.
09.2010 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Chapel Hill High School

Some College (No Degree) - EMT

Faithful Guardian
Gage Fontenot