Donaven Singleton
Berea
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Salesman
Harley Davidson Inc
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Drove team revenue totals by bringing in top sales numbers.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
- Reviewed vehicle repairs to check work for quality and assess whether services performed were within acceptable quality and safety guidelines.
Tow Truck Operator
Lake Almanor Towing
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Completed basic maintenance and minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Communicated with outside vendors to attain appropriate parts and tools.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Mechanic
Tech Center Hawaii
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
Honolulu, Hawaii10.2015
Skills
- Engine Components
- Battery Testing
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Safety Procedures
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Order Supplies
- System Troubleshooting
- Auto and Engine Repair
- Problem Diagnosis
- Codes Implementation
- Repair Knowledge
- Fluid Level Testing
- Oil Changes
- Systems Repair
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Motor Rebuilding
- Filter Replacement
- Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Timeline
Salesman
Harley Davidson Inc
10.2021 - 10.2023
Tow Truck Operator
Lake Almanor Towing
10.2020 - 09.2021
Fireman
United States Coast Guard
10.2018 - 09.2020
Mechanic
Tech Center Hawaii
01.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Home Schooled
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