Leon Dickerson
Durham,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized, motivated, and eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Mechanic
Derek's Mobile
Durham, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on customer vehicles, including oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations, and fluid level checks.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot engine performance problems using diagnostic tools such as scan tools and multimeters.
- Inspected vehicle components to determine necessary repair or replacement needs.
- Repaired electrical systems such as wiring harnesses, alternators, starters, power windows and locks, and lighting systems.
- Replaced defective parts such as belts, hoses, brakes, spark plugs and filters.
- Maintained a clean working environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their vehicle's condition and any recommended additional services or repairs that may be necessary.
Welder
Material Handling
Durham, NC
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
- Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing
- Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions
- Ensure clean weld joint to obtain smooth look
- Maintain disc grinder and perform all cleaning and grinding of metals
- Operate various manual and automated welding equipment’s for welding work
- Manage welding work and ensure compliance to all specifications to perform defect work.
Cook/Cashier
Bojangles
Durham, NC
05.2010 - 02.2017
- Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with guests, team members and managers
- Maintained exceptional standards of customer service during high-volume, fast paced operations
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers
- Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas.
Operator
Manning Construction
Williamston, NC
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Operatoring the fork lift on Job site
- Responsible for setting up the materials needed for the task
- Can work manually or with hand and power tools
- Knowledge with the properties of various mortars and other bonding materials and applies the knowledge in different projects
- Can work independently or with other construction crew.
Laborer
Pyramid Masonry Contractors
Charlotte, NC
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Responsible for setting up the materials needed for the task
- Can work manually or with hand and power tools
- Knowledge with the properties of various mortars and other bonding materials and applies the knowledge in different projects
- Can work independently or with other construction crew.
Education
Enloe High School
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Able to lift to 75-100 pounds
- Comfortable standing for long periods
- Reliable team member
- Engaging personality
- Fast and efficient service worker
- Excellent multi-taker
- Late-night shift availability
- Energetic
- Excellent communication skills
- Extremely organized
- Attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Leadership abilities
- Quick learner
- Initiator
Certification
Operating
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Course, 03/13/2017, Andrea Froster-Mack
- Powered Industrial Truck Operator Safety Course, 02/01/2018, Chris Cook
Timeline
Mobile Mechanic
Derek's Mobile
02.2024 - Current
Welder
Material Handling
01.2016 - 06.2017
Laborer
Pyramid Masonry Contractors
01.2015 - 11.2016
Operator
Manning Construction
01.2014 - 12.2016
Cook/Cashier
Bojangles
05.2010 - 02.2017
Enloe High School