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Kyle Brooks

Griffin

Summary

Dynamic Shop Foreman with a proven track record at Transportation Resources, excelling in mechanical repair, creative design, and prompt delivery of quality work. Adept at problem-solving and fostering team collaboration, I enhanced shop efficiency and consistently met performance metrics. My creativity and determination drive successful project completions, ensuring high-quality outcomes and customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Foreman

Transportation Resources
03.2018 - Current
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and machinery
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Trained, coached and motivated employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Directed daily operations of team of 7 technicians and shop professionals.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company expectations before moving on to the next task.
  • Increased shop efficiency by making sure techs always had all of the tools, parts, time etc to do their job without issue
  • Managed scheduling of employees in the shop as well as over the road on service calls.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Communicated with team of employees to plan effective way to overcome what seemed to be hard task or troubling issues.
  • Ordered/Received parts. Managed all accounts for parts and managed billing paperwork in correspondence.
  • Communicated with customers about our equipment and achieved solution rather it be diagnosed via phone call or planned service calls.

Mechanic

Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet Buick Gmc
12.2013 - 03.2018
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
  • Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.

Education

Commercial Drivers License Course - CDL

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
06.2018

Skills

  • Fabrication
  • Creativity
  • Determination to achieve work promptly and efficiently
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Construction/Wood working
  • Mechanical diagnostics and repair

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Transportation Resources
03.2018 - Current

Mechanic

Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet Buick Gmc
12.2013 - 03.2018

Commercial Drivers License Course - CDL

Southern Crescent Technical College
Kyle Brooks