Charles Gates
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Work-oriented and dependable marine technician with 30 years of experience working on boats of varying size and function. Diagnoses malfunctions and using mechanical skills to bring systems back online. Team-oriented worker helping out in different roles when needed.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Marine Technician
Olympic Marine Inc
12.2004 - 12.2022
- Factory trained and authorized certified marine technician
- Extensive knowledge of major boat brands and trailers
- Completed diagnosis and repairs of marine engines and drive transmissions.
- Installation and rigging of new sterndrive, inboard and outboard engines
- Inspected and tested vessels while under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
- Proactively identify and recommend maintenance and repairs
- Updated and maintained work order records for accurate customer billing and budgeting.
- Establish and maintained customer relations and satisfaction for over 3 decades
Lead Technician/ Shop Foreman
Colorado Boat Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Installed new outboard engines; Yamaha, Mercury & Johnson
- Diagnosis and repair inboard/outboard and sterndrive engines
- Maintained 100% billable hours
- Execute work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Mentored Junior technicians and assisted with repairs
- Troubleshot shop equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Operated fork lift, hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WAHigh School Diploma -
Sequim Senior High School
Sequim, WA06.
Skills
- Cost Estimates
- Steering Systems
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Vessel Mooring
- Critical Thinking
- Service Records
- Overhauling Engines
- Fuel Systems
- Vessel Inspection
Accomplishments
North Olympic Power Squadron
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service as an Instructor in Engine Maintenance
- Certificate of Merit for Volunteering Instruction in Marine Systems and Repair
Certification
- 2007-Tohatsu Outboard Certified Technician, (also rebranded as Mercury, Suzuki and Nissan)
- 2003-Certified Master Technician, WA #2134. Mercury University
- 1999 Yamaha Certified Marine Technician
- 1999 OMC Certified Technician
- 1995-2011-Volvo Penta Certified Marine Technician, Coastal Marine Training Center WA
- 1993-MerCruiser Sterndrive & Inboards
Timeline
Lead Technician/ Shop Foreman
Colorado Boat Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Marine Technician
Olympic Marine Inc
12.2004 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Automotive Technology
Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Sequim Senior High School