Vance Mcintosh
Lafayette
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Sentry Station Goodyear
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Technician
Tire Discounters
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volkswagen
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Personal Skill and Technique
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Lead Stock Associate
Walmart
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised stock crew associates in daily replenishment, storage management and merchandising.
- Trained stock team in merchandising, storage management and customer service.
- Oversaw workers preparing new merchandise for sales floor with store-specific tags and displays.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ01-2020
Skills
- System repairs
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling
- High rack storage
- Inventory transport
- Downstacking management
- Warehouse organization
- Inspecting vehicles
- Preventive maintenance services
- Brake system repair
- Parts replacement
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Sentry Station Goodyear
02.2025 - 12.2025
Automotive Technician
Tire Discounters
11.2023 - 02.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Volkswagen
03.2023 - 09.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Home Depot
12.2021 - 03.2023
Lead Stock Associate
Walmart
03.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster College