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Robert Hemmer

Robert Hemmer

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Scuba Diving Instructor

Diventures
Lincoln, NE
03.2021 - Current
  • Instructing students on correct scuba gear use including BC, regulators, and wet suits
  • Providing detailed instruction on proper buoyancy control technique while diving.
  • Facilitating classroom sessions with students on dive theory, physiology, and physics-related topics.
  • Performing pre-dive briefings with participants, outlining the plan for each dive.
  • Building positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Service Technician

Mechanical Sales Incorporated
Omaha, NE
07.2018 - Current
  • Providing technical support to customers over the phone and in person.
  • Maintaining accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
  • Diagnosing problems and determining solutions for various customer issues.
  • Maintained motors, pumps, compressors, boilers, and control systems
  • Resolving software-related issues by troubleshooting programs and applications.
  • Troubleshooting electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.

Service Technician

Daikin Applied
Plymouth , MN
06.2008 - 07.2018
  • Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls from clients needing immediate assistance.
  • Reconditioned and repaired machine systems and components to return to operation. Including centrifugal chillers manufactured to aircraft engine specifications.
  • Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.

Service Technician

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
06.2002 - 07.2008
  • Maintained, serviced, and repaired refrigeration systems through the campuses (under counter ice machines to laser cooling baths).
  • Maintained, serviced, and repaired boilers and gas-fired heating equipment.
  • Maintained and serviced all HVAC and refrigeration equipment at Memorial Stadium (Go Big Red!).

Service Technician

MD Refrigeration
Lincoln, NE
07.2000 - 07.2002
  • Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions in residential and commercial refrigeration systems.
  • Installed compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves and other components of HVAC systems.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on air conditioning units including changing filters and cleaning coils.

Soldier

National Guard
Ashland , NE
01.1991 - 01.2001
  • As I traveled opening restaurants, I was also an active member of the National Guard.
  • Nebraska (11B-1P Long Range Surveillance), North Dakota (19K Stinger Missiles), Pennsylvania (11B-1P Long Range Surveillance), Alaska (11B Scout), Utah (11B-1P Attached to Special Forces Unit), and Idaho (19K M1A1 Tanker).
  • Conducted physical training and ensured all Soldiers achieved required fitness levels.
  • Developed operational plans for various missions in accordance with established regulations.

Restaurant Manager

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Wichita, KS
03.1992 - 03.1997
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Opened stores nationwide from Pennsylvania to Alaska, performing in all management roles: Kitchen Manager, Bar Manager, and Service Manager.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC-R

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE
07-2000

High School Diploma -

Culver Academies
Culver, IN
06-1991

Skills

  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Peer relationships
  • Mentoring students
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Professional ethics
  • Overall Safety and Fun Manager

Affiliations

  • Outdoors (Skiing/Hiking/Biking/Kayaking/Camping)
  • Medical Mission Work (Haiti/Nicaragua/US)
  • Reading (Religious/Philosophy/History/Professional)
  • Travel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Scuba Diving Instructor

Diventures
03.2021 - Current

Service Technician

Mechanical Sales Incorporated
07.2018 - Current

Service Technician

Daikin Applied
06.2008 - 07.2018

Service Technician

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
06.2002 - 07.2008

Service Technician

MD Refrigeration
07.2000 - 07.2002

Restaurant Manager

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
03.1992 - 03.1997

Soldier

National Guard
01.1991 - 01.2001

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC-R

Southeast Community College Area

High School Diploma -

Culver Academies
Robert Hemmer