Experience

U.S. Army , 63W All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Ft. Hoot, TX | May, 2003 - March, 2005

  • 1 Tour in Baqubah, Iraq (12/2003-04/2004).
  • Responsible for all 20-level maintenance on all Wheeled Vehicles.
  • Maintained all required fitness standards.
  • Qualified Expert in all firearm certification exercises

Metrolina Sprinkler, Pipe Fitter
Charlotte, NC | September, 2005 - May, 2006

  • Installed fire sprinkler systems in commercial settings on construction sites.
  • Met all-time requirements for installation to work alongside other contractors.
  • Assisted in all-new upfits to adjust sprinkler heads for office placement

Tulsa Auto Spring, Shop Mechanic
Tulsa, OK | May, 2006 - September, 2010

  • Proficient in all suspension repairs from all major manufacturers, including CCC and Oshkosh.
  • Worked on frame rack to straighten vehicle frames to OEM and BeeLine Specifications.
  • Front-end alignments per necessity from suspension work.
  • Gained considerable skills as a fabricator working substantially with Acetylene torches and Mig/Stick welders.

Walmart Stores Inc, Assistant Store Manager
multiple locations | October, 2010 - April, 2015

  • I was promoted four times in 2 years from part-time associate to 3rd shift ASM.
  • Store 4574 Associate of the Month for June 2011.
  • I consistently maintained 105% coverage with scheduling. After call-outs, I typically had 85-90% coverage.
  • I utilized SOPs and playbooks to maintain the proficiency of the night shift staff. Depending on store size, this is 25-50 associates nightly.
  • I adjusted 2nd shift procedures to allow for more proficiency starting the night. I improved the night shift's proficiency by more than 35%.
  • I further improved inventory by reducing backroom capacity by over 50%.
  • I reduced costs by observing losses in P&L and assisting with throwaways and production in fresh food areas.
  • I assured business continuity by maintaining solid communication with management pad partners via email and turnover notes.

Rush Idealease, Diesel Mechanic
Charlotte, NC | April, 2014 - May, 2016

  • Aided the business by transitioning to mobile and traveling to western North Carolina to perform maintenance.
  • Maintained the highest proficiency and efficiency in the shop throughout my time with the company.
  • Worked independently on 2nd shift(unsupervised). During my time with the company, I never had a first-line supervisor. One peer and I received turnover notes at the beginning of the shift and were responsible for customer service as well as nighttime shut-down procedures and completing work orders as needed.

Advantage Leasing, Diesel Mechanic
Charlotte, NC | May, 2016 - June, 2017

  • Improved proficiency to 112% from 98% within one month to maintain repair times and keep vehicles on the road.
  • Responded to tasks outside my knowledge's scope to assist when the higher-level mechanics were busy with time-sensitive projects.
  • Utilized knowledge gained from those tasks to advance skills and get larger, more in-depth assignments.

McCarthy Tire, Diesel Mechanic
Charlotte, NC | June, 2017 - August, 2022

  • Reduced downtime with effective diagnostics and preventative maintenance by over 25% on a fleet of over 350 vehicles.
  • Restructured shop layout to reduce accidents and maintain OSHA compliance. As of 2020, less than one accident in the mechanics’ area per 6 months.
  • Achieved Standard Repair Time(SRT) efficiency of approximately 125% to ensure profitability and store success.
  • Acquired new customers by having business conversations with owner-operators who had more trucks and required quality maintenance.
  • Educated other techs on different procedures and methods of diagnoses to help them gain ability and productivity that aided in their efficiency and billed time. This assistance makes the company, as well as the technician, more profitable.