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Simon Girard

Maintenance Manager, Small Business Owner
Old Orchard Beach ,ME

Summary

I am currently Maintenance Manager at Affordable Property Management and owner of Simon's Model Trains. Completed 2 years of electrical training at Biddeford Regional Center of Technology with eligibility for a JIT (Journeyman in training license). OSHA-10 certificate completed. 100 hours volunteering at the Seashore Trolley Museum with duties including Trolley restoration, track repair and yard cleanup. Operated a 25 ton switcher. Taken a class for a Motorman license to operate trolley's and working on operating hours towards license.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Manager

Affordable Property Management
06.2019 - Current
  • Complete partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality for multiple properties.
  • Mentored new hires in company procedures, safety protocols, and technical skills necessary for their roles as maintenance professionals.
  • Supervised site investigations, reported issues and escalated those that required further assistance.
  • Maintenance and repair.
  • Oversee Maintenance employees.
  • Electrical work and repair.
  • Quality assurance for multiple properties on completed tasks.
  • Field and troubleshoot tenant and summer guest requests.
  • Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
  • Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.

Owner/Operator

Simon's Model Trains
04.2017 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Buying and selling
  • Repair and maintain engines, rolling stock and electronics including soldering.
  • Packaging and Shipping.
  • Receiving and inventory pricing.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Collaborated with industry partners to expand networking opportunities, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drove growth for all parties involved.
  • Developed long-term strategic goals for business based on market trends analysis.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Overseeing inventory management, reducing waste and maintaining adequate stock levels to meet demand.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Old Orchard Beach High School
Old Orchard Beach, ME
08.2019 - 2023.06

Electrical Technology - Electrician

Biddeford Center of Technology
Biddeford, ME
2021.08 - 2023.06

Career Development - Railroad And Railway Transportation

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
Biddeford, ME
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Creative Problem solver

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Talented hands on worker

  • Ability to take the task at hand

  • Dynamic team player

  • Responsible employee

  • Staff Management

  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Achieved OSHA-10 Hour by completing Training with accuracy and efficiency. 2022
  • Motorman class for license to drive trolley's. Currently working on operating hours to complete license requirements. 2023-current
  • Started a successful model train business. 2017-current
  • Photography credits for Amtrak Downeaster marketing. 2023-2024
  • Photography credits Town of Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce. 2024

Timeline

High School Diploma -

Old Orchard Beach High School
08.2019 - 2023.06

Maintenance Manager

Affordable Property Management
06.2019 - Current

Owner/Operator

Simon's Model Trains
04.2017 - Current

Career Development - Railroad And Railway Transportation

Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
05.2001 -

Electrical Technology - Electrician

Biddeford Center of Technology
2021.08 - 2023.06

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