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Matthew Harper

Allen Park,MI

Summary

Goal-oriented employee with 6+ years at Crown. Skilled at diagnosing and repairing material handling equipment, specializing in efficient electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting to minimize customer downtime. Achieved 100% preventative maintenance completion over 3 years and generated top "Work from PM" work orders on the team through proactive inspections and repairs. Leveraged technical expertise in a parts sales role to drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and high-value outcomes ($115K+ single parts sale); strong mechanical aptitude, forklift operation skills, and customer-focused approach. Eager to return to Crown service delivering reliable, high-quality support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Parts Sales Representative

Crown Lift Trucks
Plymouth, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
  • • Sold over 25 pallet jacks in a single year, exceeding territory sales targets.
  • • Secured a single high-value parts sale exceeding $115,000 by leveraging technical knowledge of material handling equipment to meet customer needs.
  • • Secured consecutive wins in Sales Blitz campaigns, showcasing effectiveness in competitive sales and product promotion.

Field Service Technician

Crown Lift Trucks
Plymouth, MI
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Frequently handled after-hours on-call for emergency repairs, minimizing customer downtime.
  • Achieved 100% planned maintenance completion rate month after month.
  • Generated one of the highest "Work from PM" work order volumes on team by identifying and upselling repairs during inspections.

MHE technician

Penske Logistics
Romulus, Michigan
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Maintained fleet of 150+ electric forklifts and pallet riders
  • Performed hands-on maintenance and repairs on Taylor-Dunn electric utility carts and industrial battery sled/handling equipment

Technician

Ford Dearborn Crash Test Facility
Dearborn, Michigan
04.2017 - 04.2019

Technician

Roush Industries
Allen Park, Michigan
04.2016 - 04.2017

Education

Harry S Truman High School
Taylor, MI

Skills

  • Sales strategy
  • Customer relationship management
  • Product knowledge
  • High Emotional Intelligence
  • Active Learner
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Proficient in Electrical Fault Diagnosis and Repair

Timeline

Parts Sales Representative

Crown Lift Trucks
08.2022 - Current

Field Service Technician

Crown Lift Trucks
12.2019 - 08.2022

MHE technician

Penske Logistics
04.2019 - 10.2019

Technician

Ford Dearborn Crash Test Facility
04.2017 - 04.2019

Technician

Roush Industries
04.2016 - 04.2017

Harry S Truman High School
Matthew Harper