Melody Gibson
Service Technician/ Beautification Expert
Baytown,TX
Summary
Efficient General Merchandiser equipped to handle fast-paced work across large sales floors. Keep customers happy and buying with well-stocked, attractive displays. Offer strong knowledge of retail procedures and sales techniques. I have a variety of skills that are beneficial to this industry as well as the tools necessary to support those skills. I am a self motivated individual that works well alone and works well with others. I can read plan-o-grams and have experience operating heavy machinery (i.e. forklift, man lift, order picker).
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician's Assistant
Nettles Family Electric (Nettles Electric)
La Porte, TX.
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Installed fixtures, plugs, switches, ran cable
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings and on roofs.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job.
- Tested and replaced system components like outlets and switches as part of preventive maintenance program.
Asst. Facility Manager
A.F.A.B. Ent.
Channelview, TX.
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Bay Park Apartment
Seabrook, TX.
07.2009 - 04.2012
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper recept
Assistant Maintenance
Regatta
Seabrook, TX.
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Conducted basic repairs to plumbing systems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts and basic hand tools.
- Ran service calls for equipment repairs for tenants, meeting set response times outlined in leases.
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Circulated throughout facility weekly to identify light bulbs in need of replacement.
- Delivered comprehensive support to maintenance supervisor performing skilled repairs and kept continuous focus on safety and efficiency.
- Executed preventive maintenance program on HVAC system.
- Guaranteed quality installations and implementations by closely reviewing and studying blueprints.
- Learned to expertly use hand and power equipment for hoisting, drilling, precision measuring and electronic testing.
Sale associate
Lowes Home Improvement
Houston, TX.
03.2003 - 10.2007
- Worked In electrical, flooring, outdoor lawn and garden and plumbing.
- promoted within company to plumbing dept.Manager
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
Education
HVAC Installation And Repair
Esco Institute
Houston, TX2 Semesters of Electrical Studys
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
Wiring layouts
Electrical repair
Commercial and residential wiring
State and local codes
Hand and power tools
Instrumentation & Controls
Safety and compliance
EMT/PVC Conduit
Electrical systems
3407/600 Volt Installs
Electrical troubleshooting
Safety standards and protocols
Residential construction
Troubleshooting skills
HVAC systems
OSHA Standards
120/208 Volt Installs
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
Timeline
Electrician's Assistant
Nettles Family Electric (Nettles Electric)
01.2016 - 02.2020
Asst. Facility Manager
A.F.A.B. Ent.
10.2012 - 06.2016
Lead Maintenance Technician
Bay Park Apartment
07.2009 - 04.2012
Assistant Maintenance
Regatta
05.2007 - 07.2008
Sale associate
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2003 - 10.2007
HVAC Installation And Repair
Esco Institute
2 Semesters of Electrical Studys
Lee College