Nelson Thompson Jr
Silver Springs,NV
Summary
Dedicated Manual/Blue-Collar Worker with extensive experience in maintenance and repair, including tire inspection at Tire Rack. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills ensure delivery of high-quality results. Proficient in power tools and committed to safety, consistently optimizing performance on various projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape & Handyman
Self-employeed
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on residential properties.
- Assisted clients with home improvement projects and renovations.
- Operated power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project requirements and specifications.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
Tire Technician- Mount & Balance
Manpower Staffing-Tire Rack
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Inspected tires for damage and wear using specialized equipment.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Mounted and balanced tires on various vehicle types efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
Mechanic Assistant
Rockhopper Garage
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported lead mechanic by completing routine repair work, changing tires and replacing batteries.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
- Repaired and performed quality testing of products to meet established specifications.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment.
CDL- Class A Driver
Pacific Supply Co.
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Drove a Conveyer Semi Truck daily.
- Delivered/ Unloaded/ Picked up Roofing Material and Dry wall
CDL Class A Driver
RHI- Ryan Hinton Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicles.
- Observed driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining excellent safe driving record.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Drove a 48 foot Flatbed OTR From Nevada-California and back also Nevada-Washington and back.
- 50,000 plus miles driving OTR
- Hauled Rock, Lumber, and Hay.
Operator
Paramount Nevada Asphalt
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
- Inspected raw materials and equipment, reporting urgent issues or problems to supervisors.
- Maintained proper chemical inventories.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Performed basic metal work and welding.
- Safely handled hazardous materials.
- loaded, unloaded, and organized materials.
- performed routine machine maintenance.
- operated forklifts, bobcats, lifts, and other large machinery used in the factory.
Delivery Courier
DHL Express
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Used cell phones or tablets to upload time, delivery and shipment information into company website or database.
- Delivered packages in a timely manner.
Delivery Courier
FedEx
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Delivered items to customers.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Documented pickups and deliveries and submitted reports after shift.
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
- Sorted parcels according to delivery route.
- Used GPS navigation to plan routes and rerouted for unexpected delays.
- Efficiently maneuvered rural routes throughout Northern Nevada.
- Adhered to DOT and safety regulations.
- Sorted, organized, and delivered packages daily.
Delivery Courier
OnTrac
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Checked and secured package loads before deliveries.
- Coordinated parcel delivery using strong time management skills.
- Sorted shipments and scheduled routes to meet company standards and time requirements.
- Developed delivery route understanding to avoid high traffic and construction areas.
- Adhered to DOT and safety regulations.
- Safely and efficiently organized and delivered packages for daily route.
Cable Technician
Sierra Communications Service Inc
05.2011 - 10.2013
- Set up service for customers by installing, connecting, testing or adjusting equipment.
- Performed work for residential and commercial customers, including connecting, reconnecting, disconnecting or altering services.
- Diagnosed errors and technical problems and determined solutions to produce timely service reports.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed systems using speed, ping and related tests.
- Measured signal strength.
- Prepared for daily work assignments by requisitioning equipment and supplies from warehouse and stocking vehicle.
- Cared for and maintained company assets to avoid breakage, misuse or theft.
- Used tools, equipment and vehicles to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.
- Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.
- Tested connections to verify power supplies and communication link functionality.
- Demonstrated equipment to customers and explained use, responding to inquiries or complaints.
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
06.2009 - 04.2011
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
- Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock to discard outdated items.
- Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.
- Examined stock to verify conformance to quality specifications and took pride in products being distributed.
- Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Cleaned and organized display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Built effective partner store relationships to improve customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced store and display appearance utilizing seasonal promotions and trends to drive strategy.
Education
CDL-Class A Driver - Tractor Trailer Combination, Safe Driving of Semis
Nevada Trucking School
Reno, NV03.2018
High School Diploma -
Reed High School
Sparks, NV06.2008
Skills
- Electrical Systems
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Training & Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance & Repair
- Good Work Ethic
- Planning & Organizing
- Operated Forklift, Bobcat and Pallet jacks
- Ladder Training
- Safety Training
- Hazardous and Chemical mixing training with different types of oil
- Accountable and Punctual
- Routine maintenance
- Power tools operation
- Repair techniques
- Tire inspection
- Safety procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Hand tools
- Door and window framing
- Woodworking
- Power tools
- Deck construction
- Quality control analysis
- Wheel balancing
- Tire mounting
- Equipment operation
- Punctuality
- Pressure monitoring
Timeline
Landscape & Handyman
Self-employeed
09.2024 - 07.2025
Tire Technician- Mount & Balance
Manpower Staffing-Tire Rack
05.2024 - 08.2024
Mechanic Assistant
Rockhopper Garage
10.2018 - 06.2020
CDL- Class A Driver
Pacific Supply Co.
06.2018 - 09.2018
CDL Class A Driver
RHI- Ryan Hinton Inc.
04.2018 - 06.2018
Operator
Paramount Nevada Asphalt
02.2017 - 09.2017
Delivery Courier
DHL Express
08.2016 - 10.2016
Delivery Courier
FedEx
11.2014 - 02.2016
Delivery Courier
OnTrac
10.2013 - 09.2014
Cable Technician
Sierra Communications Service Inc
05.2011 - 10.2013
Merchandiser
Coca-Cola
06.2009 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Reed High School
CDL-Class A Driver - Tractor Trailer Combination, Safe Driving of Semis
Nevada Trucking School