Shawn Besaw
Windsor,VT
Summary
Hardworking individual with 25 + years of experience. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs. With the ability to work independently or guide a team and meet business objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of facilities, ensuring safe and sanitary environments.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and carpet extractors, to enhance facility maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and address issues promptly.
- Developed efficient cleaning schedules to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Dartmouth approved driver course completion
- Dartmouth's Above and Beyond Award
Certified Technician
Claremont Subaru
Claremont NH
09.2020 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Carpenter/Painting Assistant
Greg Smith
Brownsville, VT
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
Certified Automotive Technician
White River Subaru
White River Junction, VT
11.2009 - 01.2020
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Automotive Technician
Subaru Of Claremont
Claremont, NH
02.2006 - 05.2009
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Automotive Technician
The Carstore
Norwich, VT
06.1999 - 04.2006
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School, Windsor VT
Windsor, VT06.1996
Skills
- Led / Supervised a team 4/10 people
- Implemented / Dispatched repair orders
- Efficient with computers
- Customer Satisfaction
- Independently Managed
- Hand and Power Tools
- Motored Vehicle Repair
- Safety Awareness
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Timeline Estimates
Timeline
Custodian
Dartmouth College
02.2024 - Current
Certified Technician
Claremont Subaru
09.2020 - Current
Carpenter/Painting Assistant
Greg Smith
06.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Automotive Technician
White River Subaru
11.2009 - 01.2020
Automotive Technician
Subaru Of Claremont
02.2006 - 05.2009
Automotive Technician
The Carstore
06.1999 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Windsor High School, Windsor VT