Damon Picklesimer
Bessemer City
Summary
Combat Engineer and Military Veteran with over 6 years of experience in the United States Army. Possesses a comprehensive background on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. HVAC Technician with twenty-one months of experience, onboarding new employees and organizing spreadsheets. A diligent professional recognized by peers for my effective critical thinking and management skills. Managed equipment and supplies valued at over $508K while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Technician
MTB Mechanical
Matthews, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt and professional service for all HVAC-related issues.
- Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.
Squad Leader
Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Leads and supervises combat engineer squads and sections in support of community operations, by mobility, counter-mobility and survivability operations.
- Maintained discipline within the ranks by enforcing standards of conduct expected from a professional military organization consistently and fairly.
- Provided critical input to higher-level decision-makers during strategic planning sessions based on first-hand experiences from field operations.
- Maintained high morale within the squad by fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Team Leader
Army
JBLM
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Education
Trade Warrior Course
Fort Bragg, NC05.2023
North Gaston High-school
Dallas, NC06.2016
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Management
- Troubleshooting
- Package and split systems
- Soldering
- Adaptable
- Dedicated team player
Certification
- Epa universal refrigerant card
- Jump master certification (saftey)
- Fire fighter certification
- Ammo and hazmat transportation
- Cyber security
Timeline
HVAC Technician
MTB Mechanical
06.2023 - Current
Squad Leader
Army
12.2019 - 05.2023
Team Leader
Army
09.2018 - 12.2019
Trade Warrior Course
North Gaston High-school