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, DC12-2024
B.S. Degree - Liberal Studies
Lee University - Online Deg. Program
Cleveland, TN12.2014
Diploma - Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration Technology
Interactive College of Technology
Chamblee, GA06.2006
Diploma - Theological Studies
F.L.E.T. University
Miami, FL07.1996
Electronic Technician Diploma -
Miami Technical Institute
Hialeah, FL01.1984
M.A. - Education: Training and Development
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MISkills
- 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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