KEVIN PESTRUE
Krum,TX
Summary
Seasoned OWNER/OPERATOR at Kampfam RV & Truck Service, adept in mechanical recovery practices and operational management, significantly enhanced business process optimization, leading to a milestone of $1 million in sales. Skilled in talent acquisition, my leadership at CITY OF FORT WORTH streamlined team efficiency and profitability.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OWNER/OPERATOR
KAMPFAM RV & TRUCK SERVICE
Krum, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Owned and operated Kampfam RV & Truck Service where we performed depot level troubleshooting, repair & servicing of RV chassis and house systems
- Skills demonstrated include LPG systems troubleshooting and repair, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel systems, brakes, suspension, engine & transmission work, welding and fabrication work
- Managed shop of 5 technicians, assisted with troubleshooting and evaluation of repairs and costs, ensure quotes are accurate and profitable
- Developed training material, trained technicians in the proper identification and repair of systems
- Assisted technicians with repairs & troubleshooting when needed as well as carry out my own repairs
- Generated 1 million in sales in 2019, closed brick & mortar business in 2021 due to Covid fallout, took the business mobile since closing
SCCM ENGINEER
10.2011 - 08.2017
- Worked with various companies on hardware and software that started with DOS 2.2 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7
- Project managed migrations on the same and different OS’s
- Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, System Management Services and System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Software Update Services, Internet Information Services
TRUCK MECHANIC II
CITY OF FORT WORTH
Fort Worth, TX
07.1989 - 05.1996
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of City trucks and other gas and diesel equipment which included the full range of light and heavy-duty work trucks
- Troubleshoot and evaluate repairs and costs, perform repairs
- Comfortable with all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems, their operation and troubleshooting
- Performed welding and fabrication duties, designed, specified and built tractor driven pump assembly to drain water from the Water Garden cisterns
- Had some light supervision responsibilities as a senior mechanic
- Assisted with heavy equipment repairs when needed
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
Fort Worth, TX
01.1986 - 07.1989
- Responsible for maintenance and repair by rebuild or replace of all John Deere construction equipment including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Performed welding and fabrication as necessary
- Equipment serviced included all John Deere manufactured graders, dozers, track loaders, earthmovers and other equipment
TRUCK MECHANIC
DENTON TRUCK CLINIC
Denton
11.1985 - 01.1986
- Responsible for maintenance and repair by rebuild or replace of all vehicle electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Performed welding and fabrication as necessary
- Equipment serviced included Cummins, Mack, Caterpillar, and Detroit diesel engines in various manufacturer truck bodies
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
HENKLES & MCCOY
Lewisville, TX
02.1985 - 11.1985
- Responsible for maintenance and repair by rebuild or replace of all equipment electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Performed welding and fabrication as necessary
- Equipment serviced included Ditch Witch, Auger and Pole setting trucks, brush choppers, and other power line servicing equipment
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
AUSTIN PAVING COMPANY
Dallas, TX
09.1983 - 02.1985
- Responsible for maintenance and repair by rebuild or replace of all equipment electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Performed welding and fabrication as necessary
- Equipment serviced included Caterpillar graders, dozers, track loaders, & earthmovers
- John Deere backhoe & dozers, Link Belt cranes, other specialized construction equipment
TRUCK MECHANIC
WHITE & LASATER INC
Dallas, TX
02.1982 - 09.1983
- Responsible for maintenance and repair by rebuild or replace of all vehicle electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Performed welding and fabrication as necessary
- Equipment serviced included Cummins, Mack, Caterpillar, and Detroit diesel engines in various manufacturer truck chassis along with Fuller and Spicer transmissions repair and rebuild
STOCK CHECKER
J.C. PENNEYS
Dallas
11.1981 - 02.1982
- Responsible for tracking catalogue orders received and notifying recipients
- Attended Diesel Engine Training at this time
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
09.1977 - 09.1981
- Company Overview: Honorable Discharge
- At rank of Sergeant, I was responsible for the management of up to 5 other fellow airmen tasked with keeping assigned aircraft operational
- I was responsible for all general repairs on F-4 reconnaissance and fighter aircraft
- Inspected and evaluated aircraft condition, identified and corrected system failures
- Coordinated and deployed systems specialists for repairs
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Core Classes - Information Systems Management
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Hurst, TX05.1993
Major - Information Systems Management, English
NORTH TEXAS UNIVERSITY
Denton, TX05.1986
High School -
VASSAR HIGH SCHOOL
Vassar, MI05.1977
Skills
- Mechanical Recovery Practices
- Effective Sales Negotiation
- Operational Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Business Process Optimization
- Financial Analysis
Certification
- LPG Training course and Liquid Propane license from the TX Railroad Commission
- Novell CNE & CNA 3, 4, & 5
- Microsoft MCSE & MCSA 2003
Awards
- Para 100 Award (110% Achievement Club, Sprint Paranet Yearly Award)
- Contributor of the Quarter for Q3 1999 (Top Contributor out of 240 Analysts, Sprint Paranet Quarterly Award)
- 3 Silver Eagles for Customer Service (Sprint Enterprise Network Services Customer Service Award)
- Air Force Commendation Medal, Individual Safety Award, and Suggestion Award
Employmenthistoryit
- 10/10/11, 08/18/17, SCCM ENGINEER, Dell/NTT Data, Fort Worth, TX
- 12/06/10, 09/30/11, PC SUPPORT/CONFIGURATION MANAGER SPECIALIST, Mouser Electronics Inc
- 03/31/06, 10/07/10, COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST III, L-3 Communications
- 10/19/01, 03/31/06, COMPUTER SYSTEMS ANALYST III, US Robotech
- 10/16/00, 09/14/01, TECHNICAL ANALYST, Probusiness Partners
- 09/28/98, 10/15/00, TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT, Sprint Enterprise Network Services
- 05/18/96, 09/28/98, MIS MANAGER, Fort Worth Zoo
Timeline
OWNER/OPERATOR
KAMPFAM RV & TRUCK SERVICE
08.2017 - Current
SCCM ENGINEER
10.2011 - 08.2017
TRUCK MECHANIC II
CITY OF FORT WORTH
07.1989 - 05.1996
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
01.1986 - 07.1989
TRUCK MECHANIC
DENTON TRUCK CLINIC
11.1985 - 01.1986
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
HENKLES & MCCOY
02.1985 - 11.1985
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II
AUSTIN PAVING COMPANY
09.1983 - 02.1985
TRUCK MECHANIC
WHITE & LASATER INC
02.1982 - 09.1983
STOCK CHECKER
J.C. PENNEYS
11.1981 - 02.1982
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
09.1977 - 09.1981
Core Classes - Information Systems Management
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
Major - Information Systems Management, English
NORTH TEXAS UNIVERSITY
High School -
VASSAR HIGH SCHOOL
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