Travis Hicks
Cleveland,TN
Summary
I am a autodidact I love to learn about all different types of technologies and how they integrate into the world around us solving problems and finding solutions to problems you didn't even know you had I have a curiosity I like to learn at least one new thing every single day and become a slightly better person every single day
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Sound Technician
THE BRIDGE CHURCH
01.2008 - Current
- Created new training methods to enable volunteers with no prior experience to run and troubleshoot complex systems.
- Transitioned all equipment from analog to digital, updated AV equipment, and implemented a new lighting system.
- Fostered interdepartmental communication for overall cohesion.
Charger Technician
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY SALES AND SERVICE
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Specialized in testing and repairing industrial chargers.
- Washed, tested, and repaired industrial batteries.
- Repaired and replaced circuit boards including soldering and crimping.
- Installed chargers and batteries onsite and performed on-site repair.
- Treated customers with a friendly attitude and assisted them to make the best choices for their needs.
- Forklift certified.
Shipping and Warehouse Manager
HEALTHE GOODS
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Contributed to the company growing from $100,000 to $1 million in profit and becoming a Fortune 500 company in 1 year.
- Lead a strong team and helped them to reach daily goals.
- Designed and instituted new innovations to streamline systems which increased productivity and maximized profits.
- Ensured that all online product descriptions were accurate.
- Resolved client complaints by seeking timely resolutions and cultivated positive customer relations.
Baja Technician Specialist, Automotive/Warehouse
EnergOE'S SPORTS, OUTDOORS & MORE
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assembled and repaired Baja ATV's, dirt bikes, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles.
- This included welding as well as repairing or replacing CDI boxes and boards even when soldering and crimping was required.
- Processed related paperwork.
- Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing the parts they required.
- Accounted for inventory and stocked shelves.
- Forklift certified.
Sales Associate/Inventory
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS
01.2007 - 01.2008
- With a thorough knowledge of and experience with products, guided customers to make the best choices for them.
- Had the highest sales record in the store for total gross sales, add-on sales, and extended warranty sales.
- Unloaded trucked-in merchandise to appropriate areas, operated forklift, organized store floor, managed inventory and stocked shelves.
Multipurpose Craftsman
GRACE MOUNTAIN CHURCH MINISTRIES
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Leveraged problem-solving skills to provide construction, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and automotive repair services to a diverse clientele.
Electrician's Apprentice
CHASE ELECTRIC & ERWIN ELECTRIC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Specialized in commercial and residential wiring in both new construction and pre-existing buildings.
- Installed low-voltage electronics.
Landscape Management, Part-time Mechanic
GLENBROOK SERVICES
01.2003 - 01.2005
Home Builder
HOUSING HOPE
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Constructed 8 homes with a team of ethnically diverse families with varied construction experience over a 1 year period.
- Laid foundations, built framing, installed plumbing & electrical, laid roofing, erected drywall, and provided finish carpentry.
- Mediated differences between multiple languages, nationalities, and races.
Yardman/Sales and Service Representative
HERTZ RENTAL EQUIPMENT
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Helped customers to select the proper equipment to rent for the job they needed.
- Repaired and maintained a variety of rental equipment in the shop and in the field.
- Increased productivity by implementing new record keeping and streamlining systems.
Lay-up Composite Fabricator
C&D ZODIAC/NORTHWEST COMPOSITES
01.2006
- Fabricated composite aerospace parts in clean room environment.
- Trained in 'Toyota way' managerial approach and production system.
Education
Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences - Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified - Auto Technician, Auto Lubrication, Auto Electrical, and Graphics & Printing
SNO-ISLE TECH
Skills
- Fabrication and layup
- Soldering and circuit board repair
- Commercial and residential electrical
- Managerial
- Problem solving
- Solar PV inverter technologies
- Battery chemistries
- Lean manufacturing Toyota way
Timeline
Charger Technician
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY SALES AND SERVICE
01.2010 - 01.2013
Shipping and Warehouse Manager
HEALTHE GOODS
01.2009 - 01.2010
Volunteer Sound Technician
THE BRIDGE CHURCH
01.2008 - Current
Baja Technician Specialist, Automotive/Warehouse
EnergOE'S SPORTS, OUTDOORS & MORE
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sales Associate/Inventory
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS
01.2007 - 01.2008
Multipurpose Craftsman
GRACE MOUNTAIN CHURCH MINISTRIES
01.2006 - 01.2008
Lay-up Composite Fabricator
C&D ZODIAC/NORTHWEST COMPOSITES
01.2006
Electrician's Apprentice
CHASE ELECTRIC & ERWIN ELECTRIC
01.2005 - 01.2006
Landscape Management, Part-time Mechanic
GLENBROOK SERVICES
01.2003 - 01.2005
Home Builder
HOUSING HOPE
01.2003 - 01.2004
Yardman/Sales and Service Representative
HERTZ RENTAL EQUIPMENT
01.2000 - 01.2002
Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences - Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified - Auto Technician, Auto Lubrication, Auto Electrical, and Graphics & Printing
SNO-ISLE TECH