Joel Tillman
Amherst
Summary
I am a dedicated and adaptable professional, with a proactive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic, and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager / Hitch Mechanic
Uhaul Moving And Storage
Tonawanda
07.2018 - Current
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Installed trailer wiring and hitch mounts on numerous vehicles. Including power wires running to batteries to the vehicle harness.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move large shipments to designated storage areas.
Truck Unloader
UPS
Buffalo
07.2014 - 09.2018
- Unloaded incoming shipments and placed items onto designated pallets or shelves.
- Coordinated with warehouse management to prioritize urgent shipments.
- Unloaded parcels from truck with care to avoid damage.
- Assisted in navigating large loads to assigned areas.
- Engaged in physical lifting of items when necessary, adhering to ergonomic lifting techniques.
- Identified potential hazards while working around machinery and equipment.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move large shipments to designated storage areas.
Swimming Pool Installer
HD Pools & Services
Sanborn
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Installed vinyl liners, skimmers, pumps, filters and other related equipment.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Inspected all components to ensure proper operation before and after installation.
- Managed inventory of materials used in installations such as pipes, hoses, fittings.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Provided customers with helpful tips on how to maintain their swimming pools properly.
- Transported materials to job sites using company vehicles.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
Education
Basic Residential Wiring -
Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division
Buffalo05-2025
High School Diploma -
Sweet Home High School
Amherst, NY08-2009
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Inventory management
- Hitch installation
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Electrical wiring
- Workload management
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- In my spare time I partake in many different hobbies from wood working, laser engraving.
- I garden during the summer time and harvest fruit and vegetables to freeze dry
- I've taken culinary baking classes and also bake various desserts.
Certification
- I am NYS propane certified.
- I am NYS forklift certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Manager / Hitch Mechanic
Uhaul Moving And Storage
07.2018 - Current
Truck Unloader
UPS
07.2014 - 09.2018
Swimming Pool Installer
HD Pools & Services
05.2012 - 08.2014
Basic Residential Wiring -
Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division
High School Diploma -
Sweet Home High School