Marco Garza
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Hard worker that is accustomed to working with new people in new dynamic environments. Whether that be at the track or in the field or in training I pride myself in my ability to adapt and knowing when to step up and lead or to fall in and support those in charge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2024 - Current
- Graduated Basic Training 09/05/2024
- During Basic Training I was taught multiple skills in line with the duties and tasks assigned to Infantrymen, however I also learned how to communicate and work with a team to accomplish common goals in very short time lines
- Performing under pressure was commonplace
- During Basic Training I was appointed as Platoon Guide for a multitude of weeks in training
- Becoming the direct link between leadership in our company and the subordinates (roughly 40 Trainees)
- I was in charge of relaying information passed down, delegating and assigning responsibilities in accordance to what the tasks demanded and then making sure everything got done in time
- As well as keeping constant track of attendance, trainees who needed medicine or doctors visits, all important weapons and equipment were accounted for, and ensuring the mood was kept positive despite low sleep or challenges experienced in the field
- During marksmanship training I was also awarded Top Shot for my company for iron sights with the M4 Carbine
- Qualified for a Pre-Ranger program after Basic Training (RTLI) that I attended for 6 weeks
- Purpose of this program was to take high performers in Basic and push them up to the next level to prepare them for the challenges of Ranger School
- In this program you are working with actual Ranger Instructors who are the pinnacle of leadership in the Army and by leading by example
Race Team Mechanic/Fabricator
Power Racing
01.2023 - Current
- Duties ranged from vehicle maintenance on our Formula Drift Pro Car, communicating with our spotter or driver or chassis engineer and making changes to the vehicle settings throughout the race weekend
- Challenges included adjusting to new tracks and making adjustments to the vehicle or driving style to compensate for unforeseen conditions (weather, track conditions, etc)
- Unloading our equipment from our race rig and setting up in our pit area to ensure a safe and professional work environment (spectators have pit access)
- Ensuring all safety items for the driver are accounted for and ready to be used while he is strapping in, keeping driver calm and on the right mindset before qualifying and competition was paramount
Welder/Fabricator
MA Motorsports
01.2023 - 03.2024
- In charge of completing any tasks delegated to me by my boss to the company standard
- Custom Fabrication jobs that needed to be completed with quality as well be done in a timely manner to not exceed customer budget
- Attention to detail was paramount
- Using multiple types of equipment in order to create and build products for use in customer builds (Welding machines, Plasma Table, Lathe, Mill, etc)
Welder/Fabricator/Transportation/Race Mechanic/Property Development
LZMFG
01.2021 - 12.2022
- At LZMFG I was a part of a 3 man team in charge of building cars from the ground up in very short time spans, then transporting said vehicles across the country for events safely, then supporting the race team efforts in keeping the vehicles maintained or fixed in order to perform during long race weekends for either fun grassroots events or professional competitions
- As well as maintaining any vehicles or equipment we had (up to 40+ vehicles all stored and built on property) including to taking care of the property itself as we were building it up (Building out work stations, organizing storage areas to be more ergonomical and keeping inventory, keeping work areas and equipment maintained)
- Also included a season of Formula Drift as a Race Mechanic with LZMFG
- Maintaining the vehicle and support vehicles while working as a team to accomplish tasks on time under short time limits and under pressure in competitive environments
Welder/Fabricator
Titan Motorsports
06.2019 - 12.2020
- In charge of completing tasks delegated to me by my manager which could be custom one off welding tasks for customers or production pieces needing to be completed in timely manners to meet demand
Closing Manager/Key Holder
Oreilly Auto Parts
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for the store sales and deliveries after the General Manager leaves as well as all closing tasks and responsibilities to prepare for the next day including all the money to be deposited
- Ensuring building is closed down and locked properly
- Delegating tasks to subordinates under me to ensure the workload is shared evenly and tasks get done on time
Welder/Fabricator
Titan Manufacturing
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for analyzing blue prints and translating them to reality by building/fabricating every piece and then assembling into a final product
- Completing set tasks from my boss and making sure everything is completed on time to stay within the customers budget
Closing Manager/ Key Holder
Oreilly Auto Parts
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for making sure tasks and duties were completed after the General Manager had left for the day
- Included hitting sales goals, making sure deliveries were completed, evening inventory tasks for the store, and ensuring the bank deposit was completed along with closing/locking the store
Education
Welding Program -
Fort Myers Technical College
09.2016
Skills
- Working in a Team Environment
- Briefing Leadership
- Equipment Management
- Troubleshooting skills
Certification
AWS Certified for SMAW Welding
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Infantryman
Army National Guard
03.2024 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
MA Motorsports
01.2023 - 03.2024
Race Team Mechanic/Fabricator
Power Racing
01.2023 - Current
Welder/Fabricator/Transportation/Race Mechanic/Property Development
LZMFG
01.2021 - 12.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Titan Motorsports
06.2019 - 12.2020
Closing Manager/Key Holder
Oreilly Auto Parts
07.2018 - 06.2019
Welder/Fabricator
Titan Manufacturing
01.2017 - 07.2018
Closing Manager/ Key Holder
Oreilly Auto Parts
09.2015 - 12.2016
Welding Program -
Fort Myers Technical College
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