Travis Brown
Seagrove,NC
Summary
Vehicle and equipment repair supervisor with extensive experience in fleet management and equipment maintenance at the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Expertise in technical troubleshooting and team collaboration ensures operational efficiency and safety compliance. Successfully oversaw repairs for over 450 pieces of equipment, significantly enhancing service reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
NC Zoo, NC
11.2016 - Current
- Led team of four technicians in upkeep of tram and bus fleet, ensuring reliable visitor transportation.
- Supervised repair operations for natural resource equipment and facilities.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on more than 450 equipment units, spanning small tools to heavy machinery.
- Maintained employee transportation reliability through comprehensive servicing of zoo vehicles.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, achieving timely service completion for all equipment.
- Developed and implemented repair workflows, streamlining operations for improved service delivery.
- Collaborated with teams to identify repair needs and solutions.
- Managed inventory of repair supplies and equipment parts.
- Possessed valid safety and OBD II inspection certifications ensuring operational safety.
Painter/Body Repair Technician
Bills Body Shop
Asheboro, NC
- Executed vehicle painting post-repairs to restore aesthetic appeal and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Prepared surfaces through sanding, cleaning, and primer application before painting.
- Operated spray guns and painting equipment for effective finish application.
- Inspected painted vehicles thoroughly, promptly addressing imperfections to maintain high quality standards.
- Masked off areas not intended for painting to maintain quality standards.
- Mixed paint colors according to customer specifications, ensuring consistency.
- Executed repairs to ensure vehicle functionality and quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow in painting department, improving efficiency.
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Assistant Yard Manager and Equipment Mechanic
DHGriffen Wrecking Company
Biscoe, NC
- Supervised yard operations and coordinated truck loading, enhancing efficiency in material recycling.
- Operated heavy machinery including skid steer forklift and excavator with obtained licenses.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling, safety practices, and operational protocols.
- Followed strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries during operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on mechanical systems and industrial equipment, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components in vehicle systems efficiently.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance activities, and repair documentation.
- Loaded raw materials and finished components, facilitating seamless support for manufacturing and production processes.
Automotive Body Repair Technician
Bills Body Shop
Asheboro, NC
- Performed repairs on various vehicles, including frame and body work.
- Conducted inspections to assess damage and formulate repair plans.
- Coordinated with team to streamline repair workflow and reduce turnaround time.
- Operated tools for body repairs, refinishing, and quality checks.
- Replaced damaged parts, including fenders, grills, and panels.
- Sanded, refinished, and painted car bodies to improve aesthetics and increase customer satisfaction.
- Mentored new technicians on safety protocols and best repair practices to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Maintained organized workspace to ensure safety compliance.
Education
High School - Southwest Randolph
School
Southwest Randolph01-2004
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Technical troubleshooting
- Repair techniques
- Diagnostic skills
- Electrical systems
- Welding techniques
- Maintenance scheduling
- Repair coordination
- Fleet management
- Quality assurance
- Parts ordering
- Work order processing
- Job prioritization
- Operations oversight
- Inventory oversight
- Vendor management
- Contractor oversight
- Staff supervision
- Customer relations
- Problem resolution
- Mechanical aptitude
- Computerized maintenance management systems
- Computerized maintenance management systems
Timeline
Vehicle/Equipment Repair Supervisor I
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
11.2016 - Current
Painter/Body Repair Technician
Bills Body Shop
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Assistant Yard Manager and Equipment Mechanic
DHGriffen Wrecking Company
Automotive Body Repair Technician
Bills Body Shop
High School - Southwest Randolph
School