Michael Luther
Fountain
Summary
Dedicated to enhancing leadership and problem-solving skills by leveraging extensive experience to optimize team efficiency and performance. Committed to continuous self-improvement and striving for excellence in every endeavor. Eager to embrace challenges that foster growth and unlock potential, contributing positively to organizational success. Passionate about pushing boundaries to discover the strongest version of oneself in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering Tech II
Amazon
10.2024 - Current
- I am a level two technician that works with robotics, conveyance, mechanical, electrical, and PLCs. I am also involved with work order scheduling and tracking.
Independent Insurance Agent
08.2019 - Current
- Independent insurance sales, contracted with several nationwide carriers. I focus mostly on mortgage protection and final expense policies.
Inventory Specialist
Capstone Logistics, LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
- I tracked missing inventory and found it in a large warehouse. Performed re-slots, inquiries, and root cause analysis as needed. I also assisted in processing inventory into the warehouse.
Sales Associate
Verizon
07.2022 - 04.2023
- I am a top performer on a team-based sales team. I focus on finding the right technology to fit our customers’ needs.
Amazon Delivery Dispatcher
Amazon DSPs (FTA and Boxrunner)
11.2019 - 12.2020
- I am one of the dispatchers for my DSP, where I do route planning and troubleshooting.
Electric Panel Technician
EPlus Services
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Self-owned business, performing electrical panel upgrades.
Quality Inspector/NDT
Vestas
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Inspect welding with visual gauges to verify a lack of weld defects
- Inspect plate for manufacture defects
- Use magnetic particle testing, visual testing, and photometrics to make sure all parts of sections are in spec
Plant Specialist B/Meter Reader
Excel Energy
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Perform system checks and ensure coal-powered generation systems are operating properly.
- Perform water tests on treated and potable water systems to ensure quality.
- Ran potable water skid and did water pipe inspections
- Track opacity and ash-related environmental concerns.
- Hang clearances and assist electrical/maintenance as needed.
Field Compression Technician
Caterpillar and Waukesha
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed machinery and natural gas pipe inspections
- Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on natural gas compression systems (Caterpillar and Waukesha)
Wind Turbine Technician II/Qualified Site Lead
GDKN/NextEra Energy
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintenance and troubleshooting on GE 1.5 SLE/XLE and GE 1.6 ESS
- Qualified temp-reliever (back up site lead) for Associate Wind Site Manager
- Regularly oversaw technician teams of up to three dozen
- Environmental lead
- Repaired parts/inventory experience
Field Coordinator
Skyclimber Wind Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all inventory movement and tracking at wind turbine commission sites for Vestas Wind Systems
Material Handler
Kelly Services/American Eagle Warehouse
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Unloading, loading, staging, and warehousing of merchandise cartons
- Verifies purchase orders, location numbers, case pack quantities, and other information prior to receiving, picking or loading merchandise.
- Performs spot checks of system to ensure merchandise is sorted properly
- Practices safe and secure loading methods to maximize space
Steel Press Operator
Amarr Garage Door
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Tracked panel inventory use and needs while running a hydraulic steel press.
- Adjusted and tightened hold down bolts, dies, springs, and pins. Lubricated material and parts as required and insured proper operation of all safety devices
- Read and interpreted blue prints, job instructions, and material movement to and from work station and kept work station and equipment in clean and ready condition
- Operated press to punch and form parts per specifications
Forklift Driver/Material Handler
K-Mart Distribution Center
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Maintained warehouse area with organized stacking and ensured safety standards upheld
Bank Courier
Express Courier Inc
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Tracked inventory and planned logistics for pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions.
- Used ERP and SAP systems.
- Lead small route team
Lead mechanic/Office manager
L'S Construction Equipment
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Completed maintenance and repairs on large construction equipment
- Performed all office and inventory work (Microsoft Office applications)
- Supervised multiple workers and performed hiring and firing
Education
Technical Certification -
Pinnacle Career Institute
04-2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
08-2011
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Inspection
- Blueprints/Schematics
- Administrative Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- SAP
- Computer Networking
- 5S
Accomplishments
- Independently designed and developed quality designs for small projects and subsystems.
- Increased team productivity by training and mentoring dozens of new employees.
- Brought about record availability results for my wind farm by altering the scheduling and team building to be more efficient.
- Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Supervised team of 38 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved environmental waste issues which led to new waste management practices.
Certification
- Energy Supply Technician Training - 2014
- Edison Power Plant Fundamentals - 2016
- Amazon Robotics and Building Maintenance - 2026
Timeline
Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering Tech II
Amazon
10.2024 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Capstone Logistics, LLC
08.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Verizon
07.2022 - 04.2023
Amazon Delivery Dispatcher
Amazon DSPs (FTA and Boxrunner)
11.2019 - 12.2020
Independent Insurance Agent
08.2019 - Current
Electric Panel Technician
EPlus Services
07.2019 - 12.2019
Quality Inspector/NDT
Vestas
11.2018 - 07.2019
Plant Specialist B/Meter Reader
Excel Energy
01.2016 - 01.2018
Field Compression Technician
Caterpillar and Waukesha
01.2015 - 01.2016
Wind Turbine Technician II/Qualified Site Lead
GDKN/NextEra Energy
01.2014 - 01.2015
Field Coordinator
Skyclimber Wind Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2014
Material Handler
Kelly Services/American Eagle Warehouse
01.2014 - 01.2014
Steel Press Operator
Amarr Garage Door
01.2013 - 01.2013
Forklift Driver/Material Handler
K-Mart Distribution Center
01.2012 - 01.2012
Bank Courier
Express Courier Inc
01.2003 - 01.2010
Lead mechanic/Office manager
L'S Construction Equipment
01.2001 - 01.2008
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
Technical Certification -
Pinnacle Career Institute