Matthew DeRonda
Maybrook,NY
Summary
I feel that I am equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to company success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and continue learning my craft with dedication and enthusiasm. I have always been somebody that works hard and strives for the best. I feel that is why I was given larger tasks than others while working for my last employer. I was chosen to represent the local for the apprenticeship competition as it served for a student who showed skills studiously, physically and professionally.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
MDS HVAC-R
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Performed service for accounts with all types of commercial HVAC equipment.
- Performed install work on a vast amount of commercial equipment (chillers, coolers/freezers, CRAC units, VRF/VRV).
- Performed install/program/troubleshooting for HVAC controls.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers of newly installed equipment.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Trained junior technicians in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the crew.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues of HVAC equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Strived for continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and suggestions from co-workers.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Head Mechanic & Service Technician
Automotive Audio Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults within snow plows & vehicle electrical systems
- Delegated jobs to employees and monitored the quality of work.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in the computer (Part Orders, Recalls, Bills & Invoices)
- Trained and coached employees on procedures for completing all types of repairs and maintenance actions.
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
- Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and bay cleaning.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools (Assemble Plows).
- Repaired wiring, equipment, and machinery (Pumps & Motors).
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of workplace.
Car Wash & Laundromat Manager
Sheeley's Car Wash
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Evaluated vehicles' exterior ahead of car wash service to relay all issues to customers.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of chemicals and materials.
- Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
- Inspected and maintained equipment throughout self-service and vehicle wash areas, power washers and central vacuums' individual units.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Education
HVAC License - HVAC
Local 21 Apprenticeship
Peekskill, NY05-2024
High School Diploma -
Valley Central High School
Montgomery, NY2014
Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management
Western New England University
Springfield, MASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
Sheeley’s Car Wash:
- - Learned Management skills (setting up schedule, recruiting employees, computer work)
Automotive Audio:
- - Learned how to be hands on in multiple applications
- - Trouble shoot electrical systems
- - Plow service and install
- - Install wire
- - Fabrication, Cutting & Grinding
- - Learned Plow electrical systems through schematics
- - Troubleshoot Hydraulic systems, vehicle modification and plow mounting/building
- - Repair and replace pumps & motors
- Learned transformers/power inverters and 120v electricity
MDS HVAC-R:
- - I learned a vast amount of knowledge from the diverse jobs that I was assigned to
- -Service, Piping and Controls
- - Knowledge of tools and how they operate
- - Can read piping/wiring or architectural plans
- - Learned and operated Carrier I-vu and other gateway programs to repair/service and program HVAC equipment
- - Obtained knowledge from classes/lectures organized by MDS (copeland, york, powerflame, beckett)
- - Process HVAC in commercial agriculture
- - Tasked and performed well with jobs that included rigging and heavy equipment
- - Tasked and performed well with jobs that needed electrical experience (termination, wire pulling, bending conduit, controls)
- - Able to work by myself or run a crew if needed for a specific job
- - Did all of the ordering, projecting and invoicing for those jobs that I was in charge
- - Started running service calls on my own early on into the apprenticeship
- - I have good communication skills from my vast amount of sales type of jobs I've held in the past
- - Hardworking and eager to learn
References
Reference #1:
Dave Diviesti
192 Plains Road, Walden NY 12586
Service Manager for Techniciansat MDS
845-527-3829
Reference #2:
Stephen Barton
37 Beachwood Circle, Wappingers NY 12590
14 Years with Local 21
914-774-1036
Reference #3:
Glenn Sheeley
Owner of Wash Co.
Former Employer at Sheeleys Car Wash
845-597-0379
Reference #4:
Clayton Cotthaus
Former Employer of Automotive Audio LTD
195 South Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12549
914-213-0101
Timeline
Service Technician
MDS HVAC-R
07.2019 - 12.2024
Head Mechanic & Service Technician
Automotive Audio Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2019
Car Wash & Laundromat Manager
Sheeley's Car Wash
07.2014 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Valley Central High School
HVAC License - HVAC
Local 21 Apprenticeship
Some College (No Degree) - Sport Management
Western New England University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Orange County Community College
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