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Edward Xavier Obando

Boca Raton

Summary

Results-driven Diesel Technician with extensive experience at Coca-Cola Beverages, excelling in heavy equipment repair and electrical diagnostics. Proven track record in preventative maintenance and operations management, enhancing team performance and compliance. Skilled in welding and customer service, consistently achieving operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages
Boca Raton
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Performed repairs on tractors, trailers, and forklifts
  • Troubleshot electrical systems, engines, brakes, fuel systems, A/C, and radiators
  • Conducted federal preventative maintenance and DEF system servicing
  • Managed daily communications with the District Manager, including WTD recaps and payroll adjustments

Diesel Mechanic

AAA Tractor & Trailer Repair
Orlando
04.2018 - 04.2023
  • Provided comprehensive maintenance and repair for heavy equipment and trailers
  • Diagnosed and repaired air/cooling systems, brake systems, lighting, and hydraulics
  • Utilized welding and acetylene tools for structural repairs

Merchandiser

Saks Fifth Avenue
Boca Raton
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Managed early morning operations: receiving, organizing, and visual merchandising
  • Participated in monthly safety meetings and ensured dock compliance

Technical Installer

Ford Sawgrass / Solterus GPS
Sunrise
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Installed GPS tracking systems in over 100 vehicles, monitored locations 24/7
  • Assisted with customer education and upselling GPS packages

Supervisor/Keyholder

VICTORIAS SECRET
05.2015 - 09.2016
  • Open store & close store / check all employees personal-bags as a security check procedure
  • 10 or less employees were always under my supervision at all times
  • POSITION -SUPERVISOR IN MERCHANDISING DEPARTMENT
  • Shipping & receiving freight signed and received (Ensured ship manifest matched hand count to computer & hard copy)
  • MARKETING & floorplan book/binder restructuring - VISUALS FLOORSETS
  • Visuals walk through Floorsets with Store manager, District manager & Visual manager

Assistant Manager

Tillys
Coral Springs
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Acting store manager for 3 months training
  • Led daily operations: opening/closing, payroll
  • Achieved #1 district sales leverage increase (2013 onward)
  • Payroll (BANK CHANGE ORDER)
  • Trained associates in customer engagement and operations to boost team performance
  • Visual walk throughs with Store managers & District manager & visual managers
  • District manager conference calls
  • Loss prevention conference calls
  • District visual conference calls
  • Regional manager conference calls

Assistant Manager

PacSun
Boca Raton
02.2012 - 04.2013
  • Managed hiring, scheduling, visual merchandising, and loss prevention
  • Facilitated overnight floor sets and inventory preparation

Sales Associate

Club Monaco / Polo Ralph Lauren
New York
08.2010 - 02.2012
  • Delivered premium customer service and product knowledge training
  • Maintained sales floor and led visual merchandising updates

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

GroverCleveland HS Diploma / Browad College
Queens, NY

Skills

  • Diesel & Automotive Mechanics
  • Heavy Equipment & Trailer Repair
  • Electrical & A/C Systems Diagnostics
  • Welding & Acetylene Experience
  • Preventative Maintenance & DEF Systems
  • Operations Management & Talent Development
  • Payroll, Scheduling & Compliance
  • Visual Merchandising & Marketing
  • Customer Service & Client Retention
  • Technical Installations (GPS & Electronics)
  • Microsoft Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel

Timeline

Diesel Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages
04.2023 - 05.2025

Diesel Mechanic

AAA Tractor & Trailer Repair
04.2018 - 04.2023

Merchandiser

Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2017 - 03.2018

Technical Installer

Ford Sawgrass / Solterus GPS
09.2016 - 08.2017

Supervisor/Keyholder

VICTORIAS SECRET
05.2015 - 09.2016

Assistant Manager

Tillys
02.2013 - 05.2015

Assistant Manager

PacSun
02.2012 - 04.2013

Sales Associate

Club Monaco / Polo Ralph Lauren
08.2010 - 02.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

GroverCleveland HS Diploma / Browad College