David Holland
Brick Township,NJ
Summary
Avid fishermen, car enthusiast, Motorsports technician, computer geek and so much more. I enjoy working in places I can have good conversation, an opportunity to learn or teach and to improve the life of others as well as myself. I have experience in many kinds of jobs and enjoy soaking up knowledge in as many ways as possible. This year I am looking to surround myself in the fishing industry again.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Service Technician
Coastal Carts
Bayville, NJ
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on golf carts to ensure optimal functionality and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and resolving service issues efficiently.
- Conducted inspections of equipment to identify potential problems and recommend necessary repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed and parts used for inventory management purposes.
- Assisted in repairs and maintenance of golf carts in a small shop environment. Collaborated with manufacturers to manage warranty work and process invoices. Handled parts inventory and ordering, including customer cart pick-up and drop-off using a diesel truck and enclosed trailer. Took over sales responsibilities after co-worker departure, maintaining technician duties. Managed sales and service operations independently while owner was frequently unavailable. Oversaw financing, title work, insurance, and cold calls, while managing the point of sale system effectively.
Ice Cream Truck Driver
Mister Softee
Bayville, NJ
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated ice cream truck, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for daily operations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while navigating various neighborhoods and events.
- Trained new drivers on safe operation procedures and customer engagement techniques.
Technician
IMRT Towing and Recovery
Lakewood, NJ
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Executed routine maintenance services to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Handled challenging situations calmly under pressure, making critical decisions quickly for successful resolution of incidents requiring towing services.
- Ensured the safe transportation of vehicles with proper securing techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted vehicle assessments to determine appropriate towing methods, minimizing potential damage during transport.
Roadside Assistance Technician
LEGACY TOWING
Township of Brick, NJ
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Legacy Towing is an automotive shop and towing center where I was employed as a roadside assistance technician replacing batteries, changing tires and bringing fuel to customers in need.
Retail Sales
Open Minded
Point Pleasant, NJ
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Open Minded is a Smoke and Specialty shop where I was responsible for a wide range of chores working alone. Opening and closing the store and register, taking inventory and stocking shelves as well as promoting sales on social media.
Helper
Shore Polish and Finishing
Bayville, NJ
04.2020 - 09.2020
- My job here was to clean and prep parts for finishing which would include using a sand blaster, acid bath and abrasive tumbling machines.
- I worked part time here on top of my full time employment at Procom Racing.
- Shore Polish and Finishing is a shop focusing on polishing and powder coating of a wide range of items including car wheels, fishing lures and much more.
Retail Sales
Fishermans Den
Belmar, NJ
05.2020 - 08.2020
- My job here was seasonal and I focused on assisting customers prepare for their fishing trips. From full set up and rigging of new fishing rods and reels to finding the best lures and bait for each species of fish the customer was targeting.
- Fisherman’s Den is a fast paced bait and tackle shop in a popular marina where many party fishing boats are docked, opened early at 4:30am to help many customers waiting to go out on fishing charters.
- I taught, prepared and provided the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and operate a fleet of 18 rental boats in Shark River.
- Cleaned, refueled, repaired, and overall maintained the fleet of boats.
Automotive Technician
Procom
Toms River, NJ
04.2015 - 01.2020
- I started here as a shop hand doing basic chores like keeping the shop clean. At this time I was attending Brookdale Community College for Automotive Technology where I completed a range of courses providing me with the knowledge I needed to work my way up the ladder to become a B level technician having completed a wide range of jobs from basic maintenance up to repairing and replacing just about any component on the car including suspension, engines and much more.
- Over the years working at Procom Racing, starting as a shop hand and working my way up I filled in many of the gaps within the shop. Such as taking care of the shop dog, delivery and pickup of parts and vehicles, renovations and maintenance of the shop and it’s equipment, answering the phones and keeping our computer systems running smoothly. While doing all of that and more, I still had the job of being a technician with the rest of the crew.
- Procom Racing is an import performance automotive shop specializing in Subaru, Mitsubishi and Nissan vehicles. Everything from basic maintenance, fabrication, engine building to full chassis setup is performed here.
- Product Research and Development utilizing 3D scan tools, CAD software, 3D printers, casting molds, CNC machines.
Delivery Driver
Township of Brick
Township of Brick, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2020
- For many years I would spend my days and nights off delivering food for side income.
Ride Operator (Seasonal)
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Point Pleasant, NJ
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Jenkinson’s Amusement Park has a wide range of rides of which I was certified to work, including the bumper cars, big swing, and rollercoaster.
Education
GED -
Brick Memorial
Brick, NJNo Degree - Automotive Technology
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJSkills
- Cleaning
- Organizational skills
- Phone etiquette
- 3D Printing
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Mechanic Experience
- Sales
- Animal handling
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Problem management
- Automotive Repair
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Negotiation techniques
- Industry awareness
- Service orientation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Customer relations
- Self motivation
- Product knowledge
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
Certification
- Boating License
- Motorcycle License
- Driver's License
Languages
English - Fluent
Timeline
Sales and Service Technician
Coastal Carts
04.2024 - 12.2024
Ice Cream Truck Driver
Mister Softee
03.2023 - 11.2023
Technician
IMRT Towing and Recovery
07.2021 - 12.2022
Roadside Assistance Technician
LEGACY TOWING
03.2021 - 06.2021
Retail Sales
Open Minded
02.2021 - 06.2021
Retail Sales
Fishermans Den
05.2020 - 08.2020
Helper
Shore Polish and Finishing
04.2020 - 09.2020
Delivery Driver
Township of Brick
01.2016 - 01.2020
Automotive Technician
Procom
04.2015 - 01.2020
Ride Operator (Seasonal)
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
04.2014 - 07.2014
GED -
Brick Memorial
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Brookdale Community College