Christopher Dismuke
Danville,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Gammon’s Plumbing
Danville, KY
09.2023 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
Mechanic
Marine Works
Harrodsburg, KY
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Tested marine engines and equipment to determine what was needed for adjustments or repairs.
- Tested engines, transmissions, rigging, propellers, navigational and related systems to diagnose malfunctions.
- Overhauled and repaired gasoline marine engines, outboard motors and related marine equipment and systems using technical manuals and schematic charts.
- Completed regular maintenance and service through oil changes, gear lubrication and winterizing.
- Idled motors and observed thermometers to determine effectiveness of cooling systems.
- Removed and either repaired or replaced parts, gears, magneto points, piston rings and spark plugs to correct malfunctions.
- Mounted motors to boats and operated boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Parts Salesman
Lexington Motorsports
Lexington, KY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model and year.
- Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
- Kept sales and counter areas organized and clean to give positive first impression to visitors and customers.
- Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
- Performed quality control inspections on parts and packaged parts for delivery or sale.
- Opened crates to replenish stocked items in proper aisles.
- Optimized team effectiveness by personally working with new hires regarding compliance, sales and service standards.
- Finalized sales receipts, contracts, logs and other documentation regarding parts sales and service appointments.
- Placed inventory numbers on parts to properly identify items for counter associates.
- Followed standards of care and compliance per company and legal requirements.
- Developed strategic sales initiatives to pitch products and services.
- Implemented process and procedural updates to uphold high standards of service and quality, as well as meet challenging sales objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boyle County High School
Danville, KY05.2019
Skills
- Diagnostics Systems
- Inventory Management
- Physical Stamina
- Decision Making
- Willing to Learn
- Engine Tuning and Analysis
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Work Orders and Documentation
- Dealership and Factory Standards
- Problem-Solving
- Valid Driver's License
- Continuous learning commitment
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Equipment operation
- Blueprint reading
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Plumber
Gammon’s Plumbing
09.2023 - Current
Mechanic
Marine Works
01.2023 - 07.2023
Parts Salesman
Lexington Motorsports
06.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Boyle County High School