Michael Newsome
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Im seeking to utilize my excellent critical thinking skills and quality customer service for gainfull employment in a challenging and fast paced atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Technician
Carrols Corporation
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on Food service and HVAC equipment, enhancing longevity and reliability of operations.
- Efficiently utilized computer software for accepting and completion of work orders.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
HVAC Technician/ Property Inspector
Burlington Capital Properties Management
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2014 - 09.2025
- Troubleshooting and repair HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliances.
- Leading preventative maintenance for all HVAC and appliances via yearly inspections.
- Completion of work orders in a timely manner.
- Accustomed to working in fast paced environments & traveling to other properties to help in diagnosing, repair, & training.
- Communication with residents to achieve a desired goal to the satisfaction of everyone involved.
- Trained personnel to have aptitude in the diagnose and repair of equipment.
- Ordering of parts and equipment through vendors.as needed.
- Cataloging of all equipment on properties
- Assisted with scheduling, assigning, and reviewing the work of personnel.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and within specified timeframes.
- Implemented strategies that increased productivity levels among team members.
- Coached, mentored and provided feedback to staff to ensure performance standards were met.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with residents, vendors, and peers.
- Organized and delegated tasks to employees in order to meet deadlines.
- Inspect resident dwellings per HUD/REAC guidelines. Meeting and exceeding their standards of practice.
- Cataloging defects and ensuring the repairs completion in a timely manner.
Maintenance Technician
Birdneck Village Apartments
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2012 - 05.2014
- HVAC, Appliance
- Plumbing, and Electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
- Turning of vacant units often upgrading units to more modern equipment.
Education
GED - undefined
Adult Learning Center
Virginia Beach, VA02.2011
Skills
- Competency in computers and work order management software
- Facilities maintenance - Facilities maintenance experience (11-15 years)
- Commercial Restaurant maintenance (1 year)
- HVAC system maintenance,troubleshooting, repair, & replacement
- Refrigeration & mechanical repair on walk in freezers and coolers
- Proficient in Food service equipment including but not limited to ice machines, slushee machines, coffee machines, microwaves, gas stoves ,ovens, and fryers
- Braising experience with a variety of torches (10 years)
- Refrigeration expierence with R-22, 410a, 134a, 404a, and R-290
- Experienced in exhaust hood repair and replacements
- Electrical systems troubleshooting and repair residential/commercial
- Appliance Repair (10 years) including but not limited too washers, dryers,refrigerators
- Preventative maintenance to refrigeration and food service equipment
- HVAC motor repair including ECM motors and belt driven systems
- Experience in handling of a variety of power tools, recovery, and vacuum pumps(10 years)
- Efficientcy in Plumbing repair (10 years)
- The ability to understand and work on a wide variety of equipment using schematics and troubleshooting experience to diagnose and repair systems
- Fast learner able to work in a variety of environments from residential to commercial
- Facilities fire safety systems inspection
- Managing facilities maintenance teams - Largest facilities maintenance team managed (1-5 team members)
- Communication skills and customer service (15 years)r
- Great team leader and peer Always willing to help
Certification
- DPOR Virginia Home Inspector License November 2021 to November 2023 License required to work as a home inspector in Virginia issued by DPOR.
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- EPA Universal Certification
Timeline
Equipment Technician
Carrols Corporation
10.2025 - Current
HVAC Technician/ Property Inspector
Burlington Capital Properties Management
05.2014 - 09.2025
Maintenance Technician
Birdneck Village Apartments
02.2012 - 05.2014
GED - undefined
Adult Learning Center