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James Burke

Marietta,GA

Summary

Professional Service Tech with almost two decades experience in the residential appliance repair industry. Owned and operated the largest Samsung Branded Engineer service center in Central TX. Known for reliability exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, low redo rates and creating a fun and challenging work environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Service Technician

Remedy Appliance Repair
10.2018 - Current

Specializing in Samsung and Whirlpool. Factory Service Provider for Insinkerator. Warranty Service Provider for American Home Shield. Service Provider for PULS and Frontdoor Pro.

  • Managed day-to-day business operations including scheduling, parts research and ordering, claims
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently

Service Technician

Mr Appliance of Greater Atlanta
07.2018 - 10.2018

Serviced most major in-home appliance brands

Owner, Service Tech Manager, Head Service Tech

Remedy Appliance Service and Repair
06.2009 - 07.2018

Factory Service Provider for Samsung, Fisher & Paykel, DCS, Insinkerator, Frigidaire, Viking. We were an award winning Samsung Master Engineer service center covering Central TX. We also provided extended warranty contract service for American Home Shield and Lowes


  • Worked with Samsung developing Technician Soft Skills, Technician Training
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Maintained an average company redo rate of less than 3% annually
  • Managed service vehicles and inventory
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of 5 employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Serviced and Maintained all the appliance in the Austin Samsung Semi Conductor Plant

Service Technician

Quality Appliance
05.2006 - 06.2009

Provided Factory Authorized service for Whirlpool, Frigidaire, GE, Fisher & Paykel, Insinkerator, LG and Samsung

  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • R134a Sealed System Certified
  • Maintained Service Vehicle and Inventory
  • Responsible for Daily Schedule and Routing
  • Maintained a company low redo rate
  • Promoted to Service Tech Manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Klein High School
Spring, TX
01-1995

Skills

  • Small business operations
  • excellent customer and verbal communication
  • mechanical inclination and the ability to quickly learn new brands and products
  • meticulous attention to detail and high quality work
  • Three decades in the service industry including restaurant management

Timeline

Owner, Service Technician

Remedy Appliance Repair
10.2018 - Current

Service Technician

Mr Appliance of Greater Atlanta
07.2018 - 10.2018

Owner, Service Tech Manager, Head Service Tech

Remedy Appliance Service and Repair
06.2009 - 07.2018

Service Technician

Quality Appliance
05.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Theater

University of Houston

Klein High School
James Burke