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Certification
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Ricardo Medina

Lawrenceville,GA

Summary

Highly-motivated professional with administrative and technical expertise. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and acquire new skills quickly.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Inspector, Sr.

City of Atlanta
Atlanta , GA
01.2018 - Current
  • Perform inspections of residential and commercial HVAC equipment installation
  • Ensure that all aspects of installation comply with international mechanical and international residential codes
  • Prepare and provide inspection reports to contractors and supervisor
  • Maintain log of vehicle usage and maintenance
  • Provide exceptional customer service to department’s internal and external customers

HVAC Instructor

Fortis College
Smyrna , GA
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Teach students the fundamentals in the operation of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration equipment
  • Train students in equipment troubleshooting, problem diagnosis and repairs

Program Director

Fortis College
Smyrna , GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Manage the daily operation of the HVAC and Welding programs
  • Acquire and replace instructional materials and equipment within the monthly and yearly budgets, coordinate the purchase of lab materials and equipment
  • Lead 10 members team and train instructors to facilitate vocational education, review performance and provide additional training as needed by employees
  • Teach students the fundamentals in the operation of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration equipment
  • Train students in equipment troubleshooting, problem diagnosis and repairs

HVAC Program Manager

Laurus Technical Institute
Decatur , GA
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated the daily operation of the HVAC program
  • Acquired and replaced instructional materials and equipment within the monthly and yearly budgets
  • Lead 4 instructors and facilitated instruction, coordinated and purchased materials and equipment
  • Substituted for absent instructors and trained students in HVAC fundamentals, equipment troubleshooting, problem diagnosis and repairs

HVAC Instructor

Laurus Technical Institute
Jonesboro , GA
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Instructor for Basic Electricity module
  • Assisted to set up the Electricity module lab
  • Teach students to understand how electricity works and is applied in the operation of residential Heating and Air Conditioning equipment
  • Trained students in basic electrical troubleshooting, problem diagnosis and repairs

Maintenance Manager

Waffle House
Norcross , GA
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Maintained the performance of nine restaurants equipment
  • Performed preventive maintenance of heating and air equipment, grills, toasters, waffle beakers, and refrigeration equipment
  • Controlled and logged all maintenance expenses within the budget period
  • Reported the condition of equipment to Division Manager and provided recommendations for replacement or repairs
  • Maintained the company assigned van in good working order
  • Performed quarterly parts inventory

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Adult Education

Strayer University
Washington, DC
12-2024

B.S. Degree - Liberal Studies

Lee University - Online Deg. Program
Cleveland, TN
12.2014

Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration Technology

Interactive College of Technology
Chamblee, GA
06.2006

Diploma - Theological Studies

F.L.E.T. University
Miami, FL
07.1996

Electronic Technician Diploma -

Miami Technical Institute
Hialeah, FL
01.1984

M.A. - Education: Training and Development

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Equipment Operation
  • Proficient in Reading Blueprints
  • Product Quality Evaluation
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Drawing interpretation
  • Training and mentoring
  • Knowledge of Residential Systems
  • Technical knowledge
  • Research Analysis
  • Knowledge of Environmental Regulations
  • Blueprint/schematic understanding
  • Equipment Evaluation
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Systematic Visual Inspections

Affiliations

  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer
  • Amateur Radio Emergency Communicator.
  • Community Service Chaplain.

Accomplishments

  • US Senate Special Congressional Recognition 2022 - CERT Voluntary Work
  • Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Senate Recognition 2024 - CERT volunteer training
  • President's List - Strayer University
  • Inducted to the Golden Key International Honour Society - 2016
  • Inducted to the National Honor Technical Society - 2006
  • Interactive College of Technology President’s List – High Honors

Certification

  • ICC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M1, M2, M5)
  • EPA 608 Universal Certification
  • R-410A Refrigerant Certification

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

HVAC Inspector, Sr.

City of Atlanta
01.2018 - Current

HVAC Instructor

Fortis College
01.2017 - 01.2018

Program Director

Fortis College
01.2015 - 01.2017

HVAC Program Manager

Laurus Technical Institute
01.2012 - 01.2015

HVAC Instructor

Laurus Technical Institute
01.2011 - 01.2012

Maintenance Manager

Waffle House
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • ICC Residential and Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M1, M2, M5)
  • EPA 608 Universal Certification
  • R-410A Refrigerant Certification

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Adult Education

Strayer University

B.S. Degree - Liberal Studies

Lee University - Online Deg. Program

Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration Technology

Interactive College of Technology

Diploma - Theological Studies

F.L.E.T. University

Electronic Technician Diploma -

Miami Technical Institute

M.A. - Education: Training and Development

Central Michigan University
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