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COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL, COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL
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Craig Reed

Summerville

Summary

Dedicated maintenance technician with expertise in HVAC systems and mechanical troubleshooting, honed at the United States Coast Guard. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through strategic preventive maintenance and effective project management. Recognized for swift problem-solving skills, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Professional technician with solid background in maintaining and repairing complex systems. Proven ability to enhance equipment reliability while working collaboratively within teams to meet dynamic operational demands. Renowned for adaptability and consistent delivery of high-quality results under varying conditions.

Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules, and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 22 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Custodian

Elks Lodge #242
07.2025 - Current
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
  • Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Conducted minor repairs to prevent disruptions, fixing leaks and replacing light bulbs.

Parts Department Associate

Stokes Honda Cars
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Coordinated with shipping departments to ensure timely delivery of ordered parts to customers or internal teams.
  • Improved department organization by implementing a new system for labeling and storing parts.
  • Established trust with clients by providing knowledgeable advice on part compatibility, installation processes, and maintenance tips.
  • Stocked and managed stock of parts.
  • Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.

Maintenance Technician

United States Coast Gaurd
08.1999 - 07.2023
  • Serviced and maintained HVAC and refrigeration systems, troubleshot and repaired malfunctions in above equipment.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards through meticulous record-keeping practices.

Education

Collierville High School
Collierville, TN

No Degree -

United States Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown
Yorktown, VA

Skills

  • HVAC systems

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Preventive Maintenance

  • Mechanical troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting skills

  • Equipment installation

  • Mechanical expertise

  • Project management

  • Refrigeration systems

Timeline

Custodian

Elks Lodge #242
07.2025 - Current

Parts Department Associate

Stokes Honda Cars
08.2023 - 07.2025

Maintenance Technician

United States Coast Gaurd
08.1999 - 07.2023

Collierville High School

No Degree -

United States Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown

COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL, COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL

COAST GUARD COMMENDATION MEDAL:  Awarded for 24 years of service. Initiated a fleet wide change on a Maintenance Procedure Card after identifying an incorrect water regulating valve that continuously shut down the system.  The issue was addressed and a change was sent through the fleet, limiting the down time of the ships refrigeration systems.  Through superior level of leadership and technical expertise, conducted revitalization of units fresh water, saving the Coast Guard over $100.000 and ensuring the restored system met all safety guidelines.

COAST GUARD ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL: Awarded for service at Coast Guard Station St Clair Shores, Michigan. Overhauled units maintenance program to better facilitate and conduct proper maintenance and reporting of completed maintenance to make sure duplicate work was not conducted which cut down on errors.

IRAQ CAMPAIGN MEDAL/NAVY-MARINE CORP ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL: Awarded for service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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