Michael Self
Denton,TX
Summary
I strongly feel by my tenure that I will offer being reliable, trustworthy, and most stability.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Shop Bench Technician
Aramark
02.2024 - Current
- Repaired and refurbished commerical coffee, water and ice equipment.
- Assisted other technicians with tech support and assistance on equipment.
- Am responsible for checking in equipment, assigning asset numbers, keeping equipment inventory. Also shipped out equipment to other Aramark and client locations.
- Am responsible for ordering parts for equipment as well as what is needed for installation at client locations.
- Assisted sales and managers on equipment inquiries.
Lead Service Technician
Canteen Coffee
01.2016 - 02.2024
- Since late 2018, I prepare and repair (if necessary) new and used coffee, water and ice machines for new and existing clients. Assisted in technical support to other service technicians in the department. Responsible for ordering and keeping inventory of parts for technicians and for stock to have for in shop repairs. Provided support to route drivers for matters that pertained to keeping a particular machine in working order and providing supplies needed for the unit. Provided support to sales team, customer service managers, and the other managers including equipment questions, specifications, inventory.
- From Jan 2016 to late 2018, was an in field service technician where I went to clients’ location to diagnose, repair and if necessary replace faulty coffee and water equipment. Transition to Lead Service Technician and worked in shop.
- I have continual service from Sept 1994 to current. My former employer, Pickett Industries, who I worked for from 1994-1999 was acquired by Custom Food Group in 1999, which was acquired by Canteen in Nov 2012. Was able to keep my tenure through the acquisitions.
Vending Service Technician
Canteen Vending
11.2012 - 01.2016
- My former company, Custom Food Group, was acquired by Canteen in Nov 2012.
- Serviced clients’ location to diagnose, repair, replace or install various vending equipment.
- I transferred from Canteen-Little Rock to Canteen-Dallas in Jan 2016.
Service Manager
Custom Food Group
04.1999 - 11.2012
- My tenure as Service Manager ran from summer 2000 until company was acquired by Canteen in Nov 2012. I was responsible for the service technicians, making sure to have the needed equipment as needed for installs or replacing. Assisting route drivers, sales and managers.
- Prior to taking the service manager position was a service technician diagnosing, repairing and installing and removing equipment at clients’ location.
Vending Route Driver
Pickett Industries
09.1994 - 04.1999
- Ran a vending route that covered areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock and England. Service vending equipment with snacks, drinks and cold food as scheduled.
- May 1996, my biggest client transitioned to an on site attendant so accepted a position to where I relieved route drivers when off for different reasons. Also trained new route drivers.
- 1998, transitioned to the service technician position up until was acquired by Custom Food group in April 1999.
Vending Route Driver
Central Vending
10.1993 - 08.1994
- Was trained and had a vending route that covered Grand Prairie, Arlington, Mansfield and Ft Worth. Service machines with snacks, drinks and cold food as scheduled.
- Reason why tenure was 10 months was that I relocated to Arkansas.
Valet Parking Attendant
Shelter Park
09.1981 - 09.1993
- Airport parking, clients came to facility, took possession of their vehicle and parked it. We shuttled clients and belongings to airport, upon clients return, shuttled back to lot, retrieved vehicle and assisted if needed loading their belongings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mabank High School
Mabank, TX05-1981
Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Works well with others
Timeline
Lead Shop Bench Technician
Aramark
02.2024 - Current
Lead Service Technician
Canteen Coffee
01.2016 - 02.2024
Vending Service Technician
Canteen Vending
11.2012 - 01.2016
Service Manager
Custom Food Group
04.1999 - 11.2012
Vending Route Driver
Pickett Industries
09.1994 - 04.1999
Vending Route Driver
Central Vending
10.1993 - 08.1994
Valet Parking Attendant
Shelter Park
09.1981 - 09.1993
High School Diploma -
Mabank High School