Marshal McBride
Lakeland
Summary
Professional mechanic with hands-on experience in diesel engine maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. Strong collaboration with team members to ensure efficient operations and adapt to changing needs. Known for reliability, technical expertise, and achieving results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Apprentice
Apprenticeship
07.2022 - Current
- Expertly utilized hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders, airbrushes, pneumatic hammers while working on auto body repairs to achieve desired results consistently.
- Increased repeat business by building strong relationships with clients through excellent communication and service.
- Ensured accurate color matching with advanced paint mixing skills, resulting in seamless vehicle finishes.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections to identify damage extent, determining appropriate repair methods accordingly.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and timely service.
- Assisted senior technicians in completing complex repair jobs for increased shop efficiency.
- Skilfully handled fiberglass repairs to restore structural integrity to damaged vehicles efficiently.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
Grocery Selector
C&S
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback when necessary.
- Assisted in restocking shelves as needed, maintaining optimal product availability for fellow selectors and store customers alike.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders quickly and efficiently, resulting in timely deliveries.
- Utilized warehouse equipment safely and effectively, maintaining a record of zero accidents or injuries during work hours.
- Handled fragile items with extra care during the selection and packing process, minimizing potential for damage in transit.
- Pulled items from shelves based on number, size, color, quantity and quality requirements.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
Diesel Technician
Grounz4Divorce
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Determine vehicle condition by diagnostic tests and identifying damaged and worn parts
- Correct conditions by repairing, overhauling, disassembling, assembling and replacing major assemblies and sub-assemblies, components and parts; such as power and drivetrain, turbo and exhaust, electrical, fuel, emissions, control linkage and clutches.
- Install OEM and aftermarket suspension, lift and performance components
- Mount and balance oversized tires and perform alignments
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
- Refined diagnostic skills across various diesel engine models, ensuring accurate identification of underlying issues for targeted repairs.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repair tasks, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
Warehouse Selector
Publix Supermarkets Inc
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Timely and accurately selects product for store orders
- Operate pallet jack following all safety protocols
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily productivity goals while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
Automotive Service Technician
Kelley Buick GMC
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Determine vehicle condition by diagnostic tests and identifying damaged and worn parts
- Perform timely and methodical tire rotations and changes
- Complete work detailed on the repair order professionally and in accordance with dealership
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Located and removed defective parts for skilled adjustment, repair or replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Diesel Technician
Grounz 4 Divorce
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Determine vehicle condition by diagnostic tests and identifying damaged and worn parts
- Correct conditions by repairing, overhauling, disassembling, assembling and replacing major assemblies and sub-assemblies, components and parts; such as power and drivetrain, turbo and exhaust, electrical, fuel, emissions, control linkage and clutches.
- Install OEM and aftermarket suspension, lift and performance components
- Mount and balance oversized tires and perform alignments
- Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
- Refined diagnostic skills across various diesel engine models, ensuring accurate identification of underlying issues for targeted repairs.
- Collaborated with team members on complex repair tasks, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
Service Technician
Volkswagen of Lakeland
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair automotive systems to include engine, transmission, suspension, electrical steering, brakes, air conditioning, interior, cooling systems, and other areas
- Test-drive vehicle and test systems using diagnosis tools and specialized equipment
- Perform repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
General Service Technician
Pep Boys
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Ensures proper oil selection to meet car and customer requirements. Perform oil changes in correct sequence to maintain optimal business in shop.
- Research and replace headlights, taillights, dome lights and other blubs with correlating parts
- Maintain and clean and organized work space to ensure safe and efficient work day
- Provide excellent customer service
Education
Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 and 2 - Diesel Engines and Electrical systems, Brakes, fuel injection systems, overhauling engines, preventive maintenance, and diesel hydraulics
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland, FL01.2017
Academy of Automotive Technology -
Kathleen Senior High School
Lakeland, FL01.2015
Skills
- Demonstrates teamwork
- Organized and Detail Oriented
- Quick Learner
- Auto body repair
- Suspension repairs
- Electrical diagnostics
- Mechanically Inclined
- Damage assessment
- Reliability
- Diesel engine repairs
- Brake systems
- Fuel injection systems
- Engine diagnostics
- Auto and engine repair
Timeline
Auto Body Apprentice
Apprenticeship
07.2022 - Current
Grocery Selector
C&S
05.2022 - 07.2022
Diesel Technician
Grounz4Divorce
10.2020 - 05.2022
Warehouse Selector
Publix Supermarkets Inc
02.2020 - 10.2020
Automotive Service Technician
Kelley Buick GMC
03.2019 - 02.2020
Diesel Technician
Grounz 4 Divorce
07.2018 - 03.2019
Service Technician
Volkswagen of Lakeland
06.2017 - 07.2018
General Service Technician
Pep Boys
10.2015 - 06.2017
Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck and Bus Technician 1 and 2 - Diesel Engines and Electrical systems, Brakes, fuel injection systems, overhauling engines, preventive maintenance, and diesel hydraulics
Traviss Technical College
Academy of Automotive Technology -
Kathleen Senior High School
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