Luis Matos
Allentown,PA
Summary
Experienced National Guard, medical transport, and warehouse professional. Eager to apply strong patient service, multitasking, and situational awareness skills from diverse work experiences in a career-oriented healthcare role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheel Mechanic
US Army
El Paso, TX
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Dismantled defective wheels to determine cause of malfunctioning.
- Installed new tires on customer's vehicles following manufacturer's specifications.
- Applied sealants around the edges of newly-installed tires to prevent air leakage.
- Inspected and tested wheels to diagnose mechanical problems, such as loose or worn bearings, flat spots, bent rims, and other issues.
- Removed old tires from customer's vehicles using tire changing machines or hand tools.
- Repaired and replaced damaged parts such as spokes, hubs, rims and brake components.
- Verified that lug nuts were tightened correctly on all four corners of each wheel assembly.
- Lubricated wheel bearings according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Provided advice and assistance regarding proper care and maintenance of wheels and tires to customers.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of equipment repairs, maintenance schedules, inventory used and labor hours required for each job.
- Operated power tools such as drills, grinders and wrenches to remove seized bolts or screws.
- Maintained records of all services performed on customers' vehicles in compliance with company policies.
Paratransit Driver
Cetronia Ambulance Corp
Allentown, PA
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Transported passengers to healthcare appointments and developed productive relationships with medical personnel.
- Took disabled individuals and senior citizens to local destination.
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of vehicles prior to departures from base station.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel regarding pick-up times and locations for assigned routes.
- Transported passengers with physical and mental disabilities in a safe and timely manner.
- Monitored traffic conditions to adjust route schedules accordingly.
- Performed basic maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels, fueling vehicles and cleaning interiors and exteriors of vehicles.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as medical emergencies or accidents on the road.
- Ensured proper operation of vehicle before each trip, including safety checks.
Recruiting and Retention
Army National Guard
Allentown, PA
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted Recruiters with promotion to the Army National Guard
- Set up rock walls and monitored recruiting activities
- Delivered and supplied promotional items to statewide community settings.
- Developed strategies to increase recruitment and retention of participants in research studies.
- Developed strategies to build successful teams through recruiting and retention of players.
Spot Welder
Stanley Vidmar
Allentown, PA
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Assembled cabinets and drawers
- Grinded cabinets and drawers
- Inspected and maintained machines and equipment.
- Perform spot welds on various types of metals, such as steel, aluminum and brass.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss best practices for improving efficiency levels during production runs.
- Set up welding equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Lumper
Trader Joes Warehouse
Nazareth, PA
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Operated equipment such as platform rider electric pallet jacks, forklifts and overhead cranes daily to move loads.
- Loaded, unloaded and broke down freight to wood pallets for distribution to storage locations across warehouse.
- Removed cargo from large containers at shipping docks.
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency of product storage.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments with purchase orders.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks using hand truck, pallet jack, or forklift.
- Collaborated with team members to expedite loading and unloading process.
- Ensured proper labeling of containers before shipping outbound orders.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets for storage or shipment.
- Used RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Operated manual lift truck, electric stand up forklift, turret truck, order picker, cherry picker, reach truck as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Esc Metropolitana Vocacional Miguel Such
Auto Mechanic level 1 certification -
Esc Metropolitana Vocacional Miguel Such
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Patient Transport
- Customer Service
- CPR & CLS
- Picking/Packing
- Report Writing
- Filing
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Material Handling
- Dock Truck
- Data Entry
- Combative skills
- Vehicular Maintenance
Military History
National Guard, Easton, PA, 04/2018, 04/2024, 19D (CAV Scout) - gather information on the battlefield or POI Patrol designated areas
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wheel Mechanic
US Army
11.2021 - 01.2024
Paratransit Driver
Cetronia Ambulance Corp
02.2020 - 11.2021
Recruiting and Retention
Army National Guard
03.2019 - 09.2019
Spot Welder
Stanley Vidmar
02.2017 - 04.2018
Lumper
Trader Joes Warehouse
02.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Esc Metropolitana Vocacional Miguel Such
Auto Mechanic level 1 certification -
Esc Metropolitana Vocacional Miguel Such