Nicholas Patout
New Iberia
Summary
A strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sign Business Manager
Sign Source Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Streamlined operations, reducing overhead costs with comprehensive budget management.
- Created wood, sandblasted, vinyl, and aluminum signs from scratch.
- Learned to weld aluminum, iron and steel to build sign frames
- Worked with customers onsite, mocking up designs and fulfilling the order from start to finish.
- Installer onsite, and managed a team who helped install as well
Technician
Vivint Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Installed security systems for over one thousand homes across the United States.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Marine Accident Investigator
Marine Consulting Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Boat inspector for damaged craft on water involved in collision, total losses and minor damage claims for insurance companies.
- Acted as a third party investigator representing the boat owner or the "insured."
- Determined the extent of the damages, gave analysis and recommendations to the cost of the repairs of the vessels to the insured and the insurance companies.
- Salvaged and relocated vessels insurance companies needed to be dealt with.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Catholic High School
New Iberia, LA05-2014
Skills
- Budget management
- Project management
- Sign manufacturing
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Negotiation
- Customer relations
- Sales and marketing
Timeline
Sign Business Manager
Sign Source Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Technician
Vivint Inc.
01.2019 - 09.2022
Marine Accident Investigator
Marine Consulting Inc.
03.2016 - 03.2019
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Catholic High School
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