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, GA06.2018
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
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