BRANDON FRANCIS
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
I am a motivated Mechanical Engineer seeking a challenging role in robotics and mechatronics, where I can leverage my engineering education while continuously expanding my skills through new opportunities. With a strong foundation in hands-on problem-solving, I bring a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks, excelling in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting complex systems, and implementing cost-saving measures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Corespace Hub
Blacksburg, VA
07.2024 - Current
- HVAC Maintenance: Conducted routine inspections and repairs on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure optimal performance and maintain a comfortable indoor climate.
- Plumbing Repairs: Addressed various plumbing issues, including fixing leaks, unclogging drains, and maintaining water systems to prevent disruptions and ensure proper operation.
- Electrical Troubleshooting: Regularly replaced and upgraded lighting fixtures throughout the complex to ensure well-lit and safe common areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms for residents.
- Pool Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly cleaned and maintained swimming pools, including balancing chemicals and checking filtration systems, to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for residents.
Engineer/ Maintenance Worker
DoubleTree
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured maintenance and repair service level is maintained to include electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating and cooling, structural facilities, grounds, parking areas, and exterior sidewalks, with other duties as assigned by management.
- Conducted preventative maintenance to prevent breakdowns in hotel accommodations.
- Managed the maintenance of hotel electrical door systems by replacing faulty locks, installing new batteries, and reprogramming doors to resolve guest key access issues, ensuring seamless entry for guests experiencing difficulties with their keycards.
- Ensured timely response in accordance to brand standards to requests for services by guests, employees, and management to include repair and/or replacement of all interior fixtures and furnishings
Track Attendant
Motor World
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintain working knowledge of the course, including requirements for the overall safety of the structure, elements and harnessing, and proper use by visitors
- Greeted all visitors professionally and ensured they are harnessed correctly, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, and understood the rules of the course
- Responsible for controlling all racing events from the central control station
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
05-2027
Skills
- Performing preventive maintenance
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Electrical Maintenance
- Plumbing experience
- HVAC experience
Extracuriculars
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) | Volunteer
March 2023
- Volunteered to mentor and guide high school and middle school students with an interest in engineering, showcasing the field and providing insights into engineering education and careers.
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Corespace Hub
07.2024 - Current
Engineer/ Maintenance Worker
DoubleTree
06.2022 - 08.2023
Track Attendant
Motor World
06.2020 - 08.2021
Mechanical Engineering -
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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