Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Thomas Konopka

McKeesport,PA

Summary

Diverse background in technology, aviation, and automotive. Including maintenance, operation, and management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Parts Advisor

Tesla
Wexford, PA
12.2019 - Current
  • Monitored backorders and expedited delivery when possible.
  • Communicated effectively with service team regarding special orders, returns, and delays.
  • Retrieved parts from shelves and bins according to order requests.
  • Organized warehouse space to ensure efficient storage of new and existing items.
  • Maintained accurate records of all parts orders, returns, and exchanges.
  • Worked hand in hand with service team to include assisting in diagnosis and vehicle maintenance.

General Manager

Goodyear Auto Service Center
West Mifflin, PA
01.2017 - 11.2019
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
  • Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.

Photolithography Operator

Intel
Hillsboro, OR
03.2012 - 12.2016
  • Verified accuracy of machine settings prior to start-up of each production run.
  • Trained junior staff members on proper operating techniques for photolithography equipment.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting any issues that arose during the lithography process.
  • Identified potential problems or errors before they occurred and took corrective action as needed.
  • Operated stepper, mask aligner, and other related tools in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Performed daily maintenance and calibration of photolithography equipment.

Avionics Technician

USMC Reserves
Johnstown, PA
06.2007 - 06.2015
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex problems associated with aircraft electronic systems.
  • Installed new avionics components in accordance with maintenance procedures.
  • Monitored cockpit displays during ground tests and simulated flights to detect any anomalies in the system's performance.
  • Configured computer networks used for aviation communications and navigation purposes.
  • Maintained aircraft electrical wiring harnesses for airworthiness standards.
  • Inspected, tested and repaired avionics systems such as navigation, communication, auto-pilot and instruments.
  • Interpreted blueprints and diagrams related to aerospace engineering projects.
  • Repaired faulty circuit boards by soldering replacement parts onto existing boards.
  • Replaced faulty components within the avionics system according to established guidelines.
  • Assisted other technicians in troubleshooting various aircraft electronic malfunctions.

Education

Avionics Technician Certificate - Aviation

USMC
Camp Pendleton South, CA
06-2008

Skills

  • Shipping procedures
  • Stock control
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Shipping coordination
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Staff Training
  • Technical acumen

Affiliations

  • PC building
  • High performance vehicle maintenance and modification

Accomplishments

  • Received recognition twice in SSD newsletter.
  • Reached top position of Senior Parts Advisor within 3 years of being employed with Tesla.

Certification

  • Forklift certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Parts Advisor

Tesla
12.2019 - Current

General Manager

Goodyear Auto Service Center
01.2017 - 11.2019

Photolithography Operator

Intel
03.2012 - 12.2016

Avionics Technician

USMC Reserves
06.2007 - 06.2015

Avionics Technician Certificate - Aviation

USMC

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