Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Assessments
Military Service
Timeline
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Gordon Mead

Gordon Mead

Tucson

Summary

I'm looking for permanent position that will allow me to utilize my advanced mechanical knowledge and 30+ years of experience, as well as my 8+ years of managerial experience, to help grow a company that prides itself on being strong believers in integrity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

38
38

Years of applicable experience

3
3
year of post-secondary education
9
9

Total years in a management role

Work History

Owner/Manager of Operations

Mead Service Consultation and Streamlining
Tucson
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by the company.
  • Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.

Use Excel sheets for forecasting and work order creation.

Service and Parts Manager

Blue Compass RV
Tucson
12.2023 - 06.2025
  • Provided technical support for technicians when troubleshooting complex mechanical problems.
  • Implemented employee incentive programs designed to motivate staff members towards achieving higher levels of productivity.
  • Analyzed warranty claims data in order to identify potential issues or recurring problems affecting customer satisfaction rates.
  • Increased gross profit 124% over previous service manager and increased net profits over $50,000 each month year over year.

Night Shift Service Manager

Arizona Trucking and Materials
Tucson
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Supervised maintenance amp parts operations to insure trucks and equipment was operational and safe for the next day of operation or locked out according to OSHA regulations and guidelines.
  • Enforce company work rules and labor board policies.
  • Kept parts logs and placed orders via email, portals, and phone calls if supplier was open.
  • Delegated maintenance and support tasks according to skill sets and job descriptions.
  • Maintained safety and maintenance records on over 150 pieces of equipment.

Service Manager

Frost RV
Tucson
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • I succeeded in filling the role of service Manager for a rapidly growing RV dealership in Tucson, AZ, and met every goal I set, or that was set for me.
  • I increased profitability by a minimum of 25% for every month since I have taken the position, with March being the most profitable month the company has ever seen.
  • I had been essential in freeing up the owner so that he no longer has to be involved in the everyday operation of the business.
  • I had been essential in increasing the number of five star reviews and brought several new customers into the Frost RV family.

Service/ Parts Manager

Shelburne RV
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised a crew of seven technicians and service writers at an RV service center and increased profits nearly 25% over last years figures for every month since after I assumed the role of Service Manager.
  • Relieved unnecessary stress from owner through management techniques and communication.
  • Advised owner on possible sales tactics and specials to be run during the 'off season'.
  • Began negotiations with other vendors, Generac, Rhino Liner, and Truma, to become a certified dealer for such.

Service/ Parts Manager

Parkway RV Center
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Took a shop with a minimal six month wait on units getting prepped to within two weeks.
  • Took necessary steps needed in re-staffing the service department.
  • Revamped pay system to increase productivity and increase quality using an hourly plus incentive program.
  • Researched and procured additional parts resources to decrease costs while still providing OEM and quality aftermarket parts.
  • Created a structured program to streamline payroll and calculations.

Diesel Technician/ Shift Lead

Arizona Trucking and Materials
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Diagnose and repair medium and heavy duty International and Cummins diesel engines.
  • Diagnose transmission failures and operational issues.
  • Assist junior technicians with diagnostics and repair procedures, as well as computer usage and navigation.
  • Supervised maintenance work during third-shift and passed instructions on to other shifts, as well.

Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Center of Tucson
Tucson
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Diagnose and repair of 12, 13, 15, and 16 Liter Volvo and Mack diesel engines and related Systems.
  • Diagnose and repair of Fuller and Meritor manual transmissions.
  • Troubleshooting and repairs of electrical systems.

Lead Technician

Empire Southwest LLC
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Diagnose and repair of Caterpillar diesel engines ranging from 3116E to C-15, to include diagnostics and repairs up to overhauls in and out of frame.
  • Diagnose and repair all vehicle related systems on buses, RVs, and medium to heavy duty Vehicles.
  • Successfully managed the location in Show Low, AZ for one year before transferring back down to Tucson to work here.

Diesel Technician

Highway Diesel Systems
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Diagnose and repairs of fleet units, mostly Volvo and International, up to and including major internal repairs of Cummins and Volvo engines.
  • Fuller and Meritor transmissions, electrical systems, suspensions, brakes, etc.

Education

Certificate - Service Manager University

Blue Compass Service Manager University
02.2024 - 03.2025

Associates of General Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
06.2025

Associates in Applied Science -

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
05.2011

Skills

  • Inspect equipment
  • Build estimates
  • Electronic systems knowledge
  • Customer communication
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Disassemble units
  • Repair air conditioning
  • Repair heating systems
  • Repair engine-cooling systems
  • Repair electrical systems
  • Repair or replace parts
  • Rewire ignition systems
  • Repair suspension components
  • Rebuild engines
  • Rebuild transmissions
  • Supervise technicians
  • Assist with training
  • Overhaul carburetors
  • Overhaul blowers
  • Overhaul generators
  • Overhaul distributors
  • Overhaul starters
  • Overhaul pumps
  • Brake Repair
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive Repair
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Service Technician Experience
  • Product Development
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Hydraulics
  • Pricing
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Sales Management
  • Computer Networking
  • Problem-solving
  • Team Work
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • MATLAB

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Assessments

  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 05/01/21
  • Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Familiar, 07/01/20
  • Project timeline management, Proficient, 05/01/21
  • Customer service fit, Proficient, 07/01/20

Military Service

Army, E-4, 06/01/87, 11/30/91, Heavy wheeled vehicle mechanic, Recovery Specialist. Served in Saudi Arabia and Iraq in 1990-1991., Southwest Asia Service Ribbon w/ 2 campaign stars., Good conduct ribbon, Joint Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon

Timeline

Owner/Manager of Operations

Mead Service Consultation and Streamlining
06.2025 - Current

Certificate - Service Manager University

Blue Compass Service Manager University
02.2024 - 03.2025

Service and Parts Manager

Blue Compass RV
12.2023 - 06.2025

Night Shift Service Manager

Arizona Trucking and Materials
06.2021 - 11.2023

Service Manager

Frost RV
07.2020 - 05.2021

Service/ Parts Manager

Shelburne RV
07.2019 - 07.2020

Service/ Parts Manager

Parkway RV Center
07.2017 - 07.2019

Diesel Technician/ Shift Lead

Arizona Trucking and Materials
07.2015 - 07.2017

Diesel Technician

Vanguard Truck Center of Tucson
06.2014 - 07.2015

Lead Technician

Empire Southwest LLC
06.2012 - 06.2014

Diesel Technician

Highway Diesel Systems
10.2011 - 06.2012

Associates of General Science - Mechanical Engineering

Pima Community College

Associates in Applied Science -

Indian River State College