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MICHAEL ISBELL

Bumpass,VA

Summary

Ambitious Mechanic Supervisor with 28 years of experience motivating, supervising and delegating tasks to a 10+ person team. Versatile and diligent individual proficient in diagnosing mechanical failures and determining corrective actions. In-depth knowledge of job-related diagnostic equipment. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities. Willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new equipment and procedures.

Successfully implemented strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated strong leadership and problem-solving skills to drive team performance and meet organizational goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Area Manager

Walmart TMG
09.2024 - Current
  • Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Continuously improved operational procedures through ongoing evaluation of existing practices, incorporating feedback from team members and adopting industry best practices.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining detailed records and documentation as required.
  • Increased team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing more efficient systems.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.

PARTS DELIVERY DRIVER

Bareford Express
07.2020 - Current
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
  • Kept up-to-date records for clients and distribution center to maintain long-lasting relationships.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far 1,600 miles from home location.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
  • Kept records of pickups and deliveries and obtained necessary signatures and receipts.
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
  • Kept detailed records of deliveries.

SHOP LEAD MECHANIC

Estes Express
01.1997 - 09.2024
  • Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting units for wear and tear.
  • Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on units, preventing malfunctions.
  • Surpassed company quotas through innovative planning and implementation techniques.
  • Determined cost-effective solutions by working closely with outside vendors, saving company money.
  • Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for a ten-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect units for signs of damage.
  • Analyzed engine faults in units, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
  • Organized test drives in units to identify needed repairs.
  • Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
  • Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
  • Checked completed repairs on units, confirming correct servicing procedures.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of shop.
  • Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on units.
  • Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
  • Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
  • Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues to units.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Utilized company software to complete estimates for materials, labor and service costs.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
  • Ordered new parts, resupplying inventory.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.

LOGGER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE

Pike Country Logging
06.1993 - 01.1997
  • Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in logging projects.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Operated bulldozers, skidders, knuckle boom loader, feller buncher, and de-limber.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Provided technical assistance to other workers on job site.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
  • Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for logging.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for logging deck.
  • Monitored and adjusted speed of heavy machinery for safe operation.
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

L.C Bird
Chesterfield, VA
06.1993

Skills

  • Freight Inspection
  • Analytical Approach
  • Diagnose and repair various types of equipment
  • Truck Loading
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
  • Customer Relationships
  • Strong Working Relationships, Team Leader
  • Operate Various Types of Equipment
  • Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
  • Efficiency and Time Management
  • Standard Transmission
  • Dependability and Honesty
  • Staff management
  • Operations management
  • Team development
  • Performance management

Certification

Air break

Fork lift

Timeline

Area Manager

Walmart TMG
09.2024 - Current

PARTS DELIVERY DRIVER

Bareford Express
07.2020 - Current

SHOP LEAD MECHANIC

Estes Express
01.1997 - 09.2024

LOGGER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE

Pike Country Logging
06.1993 - 01.1997

High School Diploma -

L.C Bird

Hobbies and Interests

Building high performance vehicles for show and drag-racing, Building 4 x 4 trucks for show and off-road purposes

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