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Paul Smith Jr

Key west

Summary

Dedicated manager with15 years of experience combining management and customer service expertise as a technician and Assistant Manager. Looking for a position as Auto Center Manager in the company.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Ups
06.2023 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.

Mechanic

Monroe County Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.

Assistant Auto Center Manager

Sears Auto Center
06.2005 - 06.2021
  • Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
  • Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes
  • Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
  • Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required
  • Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors

Mechanic

Old Town Trolley Tours Key West
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas
  • Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications
  • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems
  • Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages
  • Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings
  • Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels
  • Repair manual and automatic transmissions
  • Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area
  • Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps
  • Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks
  • Repair radiator leaks
  • Repair damaged automobile bodies
  • Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices
  • Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
  • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes

Shift Manager

Five Guys
07.2015 - 09.2017
  • Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Greet and seat guests, and present menus and wine lists
  • Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift
  • Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll
  • Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities
  • Resolve customer complaints regarding food service
  • Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel
  • Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards
  • Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements
  • Conduct meetings and collaborate with other personnel to plan menus, serving arrangements, and related details
  • Perform food preparation and serving duties, such as carving meat, preparing flambe dishes, or serving wine and liquor

Substitute Teacher

Monroe County School District
08.2002 - 05.2004
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities
  • Read books to entire classes or small groups
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress
  • Assign and grade class work and homework
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Key West High School
Key West, FL
06.2001

Skills

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Coordination
  • Administration and Management
  • Mechanical
  • Education and Training

Timeline

Mechanic

Ups
06.2023 - Current

Mechanic

Monroe County Schools
09.2022 - Current

Mechanic

Old Town Trolley Tours Key West
01.2018 - 04.2019

Shift Manager

Five Guys
07.2015 - 09.2017

Assistant Auto Center Manager

Sears Auto Center
06.2005 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

Monroe County School District
08.2002 - 05.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

Key West High School

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