Ronald Gurnsey
Catonsville,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at Just Landscaping and ABC Equipment Rentals, I excel in boosting team morale and enhancing operational efficiency. My expertise spans advanced diagnostics and leadership, significantly increasing revenue growth through strategic shop improvements and fostering a positive work environment.
Mechanical professional with proven track record in leading shop operations and enhancing equipment reliability. Known for implementing effective maintenance strategies and optimizing repair processes to minimize downtime. Highly collaborative, with strong focus on team synergy and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Lead Mechanic
Home Depot
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Just Landscaping
11.2024 - Current
- Boost employee morale through recognition programs and team-building activities, contributing to a positive work environment and increase staff retention rates.
- Facilitate clear communication between mechanics and customers, explaining repair processes and answering inquiries professionally.
- Create custom preventative maintenance programs tailored to individual client needs, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Collaborate with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increase revenue growth.
- Maximize parts inventory accuracy through regular audits, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Train staff on advanced diagnostic techniques to expedite problem identification accurately, leading to faster repair times.
- Reduce vehicle downtime for the company by overseeing timely repairs.
- Managed materials inside shop and monitoring stock.
Mechanic 3
ABC Equipment Rentals/ Sunbelt Equipment Rental
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
Owner/Small Engine Mechanic
Wreckitt Tools Repair
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Directed regular administrative activities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Established strong customer connections through effective interactions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced business resilience during challenging times through strategic decision-making.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to maintain excellent customer service.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Shop Lead Mechanic
Home Depot
03.2018 - 02.2021
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving cross-functional collaboration for faster project completion times.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Mentored junior mechanics in technical skills and best practices, fostering a collaborative team environment to drive success.
Education
Certification - Advance Repairs of Industrial Equipment
Bobcat
Laurel, MD08-2024
Certification - Advanced Electrical Engineering
Genie
Jessup, MD03-2023
Associate of Science - Network And System Administration
ITT Technical Institute
Owings Mills, MD05-2013
Skills
- Advanced diagnostics
- Heavy equipment
- Fleet management
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Diesel engines
- Overseeing garage operations
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Computerized diagnostics
- Parts management
- Computer skills
- Performance evaluations
- Budgeting and cost control
- Workplace safety
- Safety management
- Deadline management
- Task delegation
- Materials management
- Employee coaching
- Leadership skills
- Tool management
- Operational efficiency
- Standard operating procedures
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Just Landscaping
11.2024 - Current
Mechanic 3
ABC Equipment Rentals/ Sunbelt Equipment Rental
08.2021 - 09.2024
Owner/Small Engine Mechanic
Wreckitt Tools Repair
10.2019 - 08.2021
Shop Lead Mechanic
Home Depot
03.2018 - 02.2021
Shop Lead Mechanic
Home Depot
Certification - Advance Repairs of Industrial Equipment
Bobcat
Certification - Advanced Electrical Engineering
Genie
Associate of Science - Network And System Administration
ITT Technical Institute
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