Richard Faddis
Sumter
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients. Comfortable working independently or as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Midlands Vapor
Sumter
11.2014 - 03.2025
- Managed daily operations of Midlands Vapor retail location.
- Oversaw inventory control and product ordering processes.
- Trained staff on customer service and product knowledge.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Mechanic
Southern Municipal Equipment Company
Lexington
01.2009 - 02.2014
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Performed routine maintenance on municipal vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired hydraulic systems, ensuring efficient operation of machinery and equipment.
- Utilized welding equipment for fabricating and repairing parts as needed.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
Sgt
USMC
Jacksonville
05.1993 - 07.2000
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Delivery Driver
Self Employed
- Delivered packages efficiently to various locations using reliable transportation.
- Managed delivery schedules to ensure timely arrivals and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and collected necessary signatures.
Education
Sumter High School
Sumter, SCSkills
- Inventory management
- Operate forklifts, palate jacks and hoist
- Stock management
- Warehouse safety
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Assembly and production
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack operation
- Good housekeeping
- Forklift operations
- Material storage
- Clean background check
- Workplace cleanliness
- Equipment monitoring
- Stock rotation
- Order picking
- Shipping documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Material packaging
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Owner
Midlands Vapor
11.2014 - 03.2025
Mechanic
Southern Municipal Equipment Company
01.2009 - 02.2014
Sgt
USMC
05.1993 - 07.2000
Delivery Driver
Self Employed
Sumter High School