Jacob Kemo
Concord,NC
Summary
Construction tradesman and mechanical technician with extensive experience in equipment repair, installation, and customer sales. Proven problem solver with hands-on expertise in maintenance, fabrication, and job-site operations. Reliable team leader committed to quality workmanship, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Casa De Montecristo
Mooresville, North Carolina
07.2024 - Current
- Help customers find specific products, answer questions, and offer product advice.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and coworkers to drive team success.
- Maintain product displays for optimal presentation and accessibility.
- Manage inventory by restocking shelves, and tracking product availability.
- Work with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets and sales goals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of store products.
Mechanical Technician
Hwy 49 Truck and Trailer
Concord, NC
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Perform routine maintenance on trucks, trailers, and school buses to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Conduct inspections to identify mechanical issues, and recommend necessary repairs.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Replace worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Install, fit, clean, and repair valves, caps, hoses, pumps, and gaskets.
- Inspect and test machinery, equipment, and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions, and facilitate repairs.
- Operate and drive trucks, school buses, and forklifts to assist in moving equipment in and out of shops and bays.
- Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Torch to remove or modify existing metal parts, and weld to attach new ones.
Installer
Clozetivity of Charlotte
Concord, NC
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Installed custom closet systems according to design specifications.
- Communicated directly with clients to confirm satisfaction.
- Removed outdated systems and prepared installation areas for new installations.
- Managed material inventory and tools to enhance job efficiency.
Skilled Tradesman
Carolina Construction Solutions
Locust, NC
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Inspect sites before and after construction projects.
- Display high standards for quality workmanship, and routinely double-check work.
- Operate various power tools, such as drills and saws.
- Repair damaged drywall to include taping joints and applying texture coats, as needed.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under the guidance of an expert.
- Material handling and unloading upon arrival at job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks, ensure efficient workflow, and meet tight deadlines.
- Maintain a clean environment by removing debris from the job site throughout the day.
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Work productively as lead or helping team member to drive customer satisfaction.
- Plan and complete group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Exceed customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Skilled Tradesman
Local Works LLC
Mooresville, NC
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship, and routinely double-checked work.
- Collaborated with team members and supervisors to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
- Performed regular checks of equipment for proper operation and safety.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs, according to instructions provided by the supervisor.
- Inspected finished projects for quality assurance purposes before handing them off to the customer.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment for safety, and maximum productivity.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment, including hand and power tools.
- Lubricated, cleaned, or repaired machinery or equipment.
Skills
- Maintenance & repair expertise
- Fabrication & welding
- Operation of equipment
- Installation & construction proficiency
- Sales & customer service
- Diagnostic troubleshooting abilities
- Management of inventory
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented approach
- Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Additional Experience and References
- Woodworking Projects (Custom Cutting Boards/ Tables)
- Personal Automotive Maintenance and Repair
- John Bickford- 704-907-9998
- Rob Whyte- 617-650-1605
- Jason Mcdonald- 704-777-5810
- Ronnie Swain- 601-278-7060
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Hwy 49 Truck and Trailer
09.2024 - 02.2026
Sales Associate
Casa De Montecristo
07.2024 - Current
Installer
Clozetivity of Charlotte
02.2024 - 09.2024
Skilled Tradesman
Carolina Construction Solutions
07.2023 - 02.2024
Skilled Tradesman
Local Works LLC
11.2022 - 07.2023