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Colin Wood

Colin Wood

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Results-driven compressed air systems specialist with 3+ years of field diagnostics and customer consulting on rotary screw compressors, scroll units, and air treatment systems. Translates hands-on technical expertise into ROI-focused solutions—identifying uptime gaps, energy inefficiencies, and upgrade opportunities that drive account growth and repeat business. Personable advisor skilled at building trust with plant managers through plain-language explanations of complex systems. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Remote Technician

Blake and Pendleton
Greensboro, North Carolina
06.2023 - Current

Remote Service Technician (Sales Development Focus)
Blake and Pendleton | Greensboro, NC | June 2023 – Present

• Executed field service on rotary screw compressors (oil-flooded/oil-free), scroll units, and refrigerated dryers while consulting plant managers on failures—recommended upgrades cutting downtime 30% and securing $15K+ repeat PM contracts.
• Performed hands-on diagnostics (oil carryover, scroll clearances, dew point issues) and sized air treatment solutions to ISO 8573 specs, delivering 15-20% energy savings—naturally developed ROI presentations mirroring technical sales.
• Discovered sales inclination translating complex service findings into plain-language value propositions for non-technical decision makers—converted routine repairs into system expansion referrals across 50+ manufacturing accounts.
• Maintained equipment per manufacturer specs while estimating costs and pitching preventive packages, evolving reactive service into proactive revenue opportunities with client loyalty.
• Delivered personable customer training on new installs alongside field repairs—self-realized transition from pure technician to consultative advisor with natural sales aptitude.

Mobile Industrial Air Compressor Technician

Lewis Systems and Service
Greensboro, NC
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Operated mobile service truck for routine maintenance and repairs in industrial screw compressor sector.
  • Maintained strong customer relations with various clients and contracts.
  • Employed tools, equipment, and company vehicles safely to minimize injury risks.
  • Executed skilled wiring and programming for automated and PLC systems.
  • Monitored pressure gauges and meters to assess consumption rates and temperatures.
  • Resolved client issues promptly, promoting high customer satisfaction through friendly service.
  • Repaired and installed components accurately by interpreting manuals and following diagrams.
  • Demonstrated effective telephone etiquette while managing challenging calls.

Service Technician

Northern Tool + Equipment
Burlington, NC
09.2014 - 01.2022
  • Service Technician | Northern Tool + Equipment | Burlington, NC & Orlando, FL | 2014–2022

    • Troubleshot pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems across 100+ customers—honed diagnostic skills for technical sales credibility.
    • Delivered personable service securing repeat business and trained new team members—early customer relations foundation.

Education

Harley-Davidson And Honda Motorcycle Factory Certified Service Technician - Mechanical Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL
04.2015

Skills

  • CORE COMPETENCIES

    TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
    Rotary screw compressors (oil-flooded/oil-free), scroll units, refrigerated dryers, ISO 8573 air quality
    PLC programming, pneumatic/electrical diagnostics, schematics/blueprint reading
    Pressure/dew point analysis, system sizing & optimization

    SALES & CONSULTING
    ROI calculations, value propositions, preventive maintenance upsells
    Customer needs assessment, plain-language technical explanations
    Account relationship building, cost estimating, repeat business generation

    HANDS-ON SKILLS
    Welding (GMAW/GTAW/SMAW/FCAW), forklift certified, precision fabrication

Timeline

Remote Technician

Blake and Pendleton
06.2023 - Current

Mobile Industrial Air Compressor Technician

Lewis Systems and Service
02.2022 - 06.2023

Service Technician

Northern Tool + Equipment
09.2014 - 01.2022

Harley-Davidson And Honda Motorcycle Factory Certified Service Technician - Mechanical Technology

Universal Technical Institute