Tyler Austin
Madison Heights,VA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Kroger
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Clean the store
- Perform task giving to me by management
Shift Manager
Papa John
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Managed store's stock inventory and ordered new merchandise to replenish low-stock items.
- Processed cash, credit, debit, and check payments.
- Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
Automotive Technician
Terry Subaru/Volkswagen
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 15 oil changes each day.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
- Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris to promote organized work environment.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
Shop Technician
Line-x Of Lynchburg
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared trucks to be sprayed.
- Installed truck accessories.
- Maintained a clean shop environment.
- Filled propane.
Automotive Technician
Forks Garage
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of Multi-point and State inspection.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
BAS/Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
Southern Air Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Tested automatic, programmable, and wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to decrease energy usage.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Installed bypass dampers, low voltage wiring, smoke detectors, split systems, and package units in commercial or residential buildings.
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
Material Handler
Frito-Lay
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Drove forklifts and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Was promoted to Fry Operator will still work as Material Handler in the Warehouse when needed or for overtime.
Fry Operator
Frito-Lay
10.2020 - Current
- Was promoted from Material Handler in September 2022.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
- Inspect machine parts with measuring tools.
- Insure line is making perfect chips for custom's
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
Forest, VA05.2014
No Degree - Welding
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VAAutomobile
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA08.2016
Skills
- Certified Fork Lift Operator
- Knowledge on driving Crown Fork Lift 5500, Scissorlift, and Crown C5 Fork Lift
- Low voltage wire
- Knowledge in automotive field
Timeline
Material Handler
Frito-Lay
10.2020 - Current
Fry Operator
Frito-Lay
10.2020 - Current
BAS/Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
Southern Air Inc.
01.2019 - 10.2020
Automotive Technician
Forks Garage
08.2018 - 09.2019
Shop Technician
Line-x Of Lynchburg
03.2017 - 08.2018
Automotive Technician
Terry Subaru/Volkswagen
08.2016 - 03.2017
Shift Manager
Papa John
01.2013 - 12.2015
Team Member
Kroger
04.2012 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Forest High School
No Degree - Welding
Central Virginia Community College
Automobile
Southside Virginia Community College