Taylor Palmer
Summary
Adept at mechanical troubleshooting and fostering customer relations, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency across roles, notably at Family Fun Town. My background spans from maintenance to leadership, mastering OSHA regulations and heavy equipment operation, while ensuring project completion surpasses expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Family Fun Town
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Mechanic
Palmer's Automotive
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Tree Climber
Topless Tree Service
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Efficiently removed deadwood from trees to promote overall health and prevent potential hazards to nearby structures or pedestrians.
- Successfully completed emergency storm response jobs, safely removing fallen or damaged trees under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication and coordination during tree maintenance tasks.
- Improved tree climbing efficiency by implementing proper safety protocols and techniques.
- Assisted in the successful completion of large-scale tree removal projects, ensuring minimal impact on surrounding environments.
- Ensured proper rigging for safe and efficient tree removal, reducing the risk of injury or property damage.
- Collaborated with arborist's to ensure proper care for each individual tree species encountered during daily tasks.
Foreman
Orlando Tree Pro
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
Grade Foreman
Seminole Site Service's
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Forklift Operator
Coast To Coast Flooring Installation
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Cashier
7-eleven
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Delivery Driver
Scorpios Italian Restaurant
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deltona High School
Deltona, FLSkills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Groundskeeping
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Road Construction
- Hand and power tools
- Customer Relations
- Crew oversight
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Family Fun Town
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mechanic
Palmer's Automotive
01.2022 - 01.2024
Tree Climber
Topless Tree Service
02.2020 - 01.2022
Foreman
Orlando Tree Pro
06.2018 - 01.2020
Grade Foreman
Seminole Site Service's
03.2015 - 05.2018
Forklift Operator
Coast To Coast Flooring Installation
04.2013 - 02.2015
Cashier
7-eleven
09.2012 - 03.2013
Delivery Driver
Scorpios Italian Restaurant
01.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Deltona High School