Hi, I’m
Thomas Quinn
GODFREY,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Brinks Armored/Dunbar Armored
Manager/tech
06.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain fleet of 50 armored trucks and vans
- Order and stock necessary parts for vehicles
- Schedule preventive maintenance and compliance
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing situations
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles
- Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepare detailed repair estimates
- 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 vehicles
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
Brahler's Truckers Supply
Mechanic
06.2008 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Maintain Brahlers fleet vehicles and compliance
- Write up estimates and present to customers
- Increased revenues 35%
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles
Gate Gourmet
Fleet Manager/Tech
06.2000 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Maintained in house Missouri state inspection permit
- Maintain fleet of gas,diesel,propane vehicles
- Decreased operational incidents by 85% through frequent meetings and high-standards of safety protocols.
- Fabricated and assembled parts to complete skilled maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to maximize life of equipment and improve performance.
Schnucks Mkts
Fleet Mechanic
06.1983 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Used computer equipment, hand tools and technical skills to diagnose faults.
- Maintained class A trucks and 53'Trailers vehicles to keep fleet moving at optimal efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair and updates to vehicle software packages.
- Prepared vehicles for annual DOT inspections
- Submitted invoices and completed warranty paperwork
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing
- Located and repaired leaks on individual units and large systems in grocery stores or restaurants
- Maintained and fixed electrical and mechanical, transpartation refrigeration systems, Carrier and Thermo King
Education
North County Technical, Florissant, MO
H.S Diploma from Machine Shop, Mechanic
05.1980
Skills
- THOMAS QUINN
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Missouri CDL class A drivers license
- Advanced Level diesel engine diagnosis, ASE
- 25 year Master heavy-med truck mechanic, ASE
- Proper refrigeration practices, MACS
- Fire extinguisher training, ALLTYPE
- Heavy duty brake systems, ABEX
- Factory training Refrigeration, Carrier Transicold
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Holman Software Proficiency
Timeline
Manager/tech
Brinks Armored/Dunbar Armored
06.2012 - Current
Mechanic
Brahler's Truckers Supply
06.2008 - 06.2012
Fleet Manager/Tech
Gate Gourmet
06.2000 - 06.2008
Fleet Mechanic
Schnucks Mkts
06.1983 - 06.2000
North County Technical
H.S Diploma from Machine Shop, Mechanic
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