Don Vinson
**** ** ****** **. 503-***-****
Beaverton, Oregon 97008 Email: acr1ql@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
I would like to use my various skills to help move a company forward towards a common goal. Being consistent and staying motivated are important to me. I feel it’s crucial to demonstrate the importance of my job duties, expectations and accountabilities and would like to be in a fun environment where I can improve my position in the work force and develop and tinker with new ideas.
Education Details:
Graduated Phoenix High School, Phoenix, Oregon – 1973
Work Experience:
Four Seasons Bowl, 322 SE Washington St., Hillsboro, OR; September 1998-March 2015
Head mechanic for AMF Pinsetters, building maintenance. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting Interface evaluations and the scheduling of repairs. Troubleshooting of computer/machinery communications as needed. Other duties included, the training of new employees, making sure inventory is ordered and correct. Reason for leaving: discharged
CDV Bowling-Owner, 9649 SW Davies Rd., Beaverton, OR; June 1992-present
35 years of experience as a bowling mechanic. Self-employed, troubleshooting, repairing, training, installations and removal of bowling equipment. Consulting either over the phone or on site to recommend electrical or mechanical resolutions. Troubleshooting interface issues between main computers and machines.
Ebonite Bowling, Hopkinsville, KY; March 2003-February 2009
Scoring installer. My partner and I would travel around the country, removing, installing and troubleshooting new automatic scoring systems in bowling centers. This includes the pull out of all existing wiring and computer systems. Installing of the new equipment and interfacing it with the current pinsetters. Troubleshooting and repairs of any issues that would come up. Networking it throughout the center, back offices and points of sale. Reason for leaving: Job ended as the division was sold to a third party.
Beaverton Bowl, Farmington Rd., Beaverton, OR; June 1992-September 1998
Head Mechanic. Reason for leaving: Business closed.
Showtime Lanes, Grants Pass, OR; June 1991-June 1992
Head Mechanic. Reason for leaving: job opportunity in Beaverton
Roseburg Forest Products, Riddle, OR; September 1986-June 1991
Dryer Feeder operation in the mill. Reason for leaving: Job at Showtime Lanes
Roxy Ann Lanes, 2375 S. Pacific Hwy., Medford, OR; January 1979-July 1986
Head mechanic. Reason for leaving: discharged.
Skills:
Good Common sense, evaluations and the ability to think outside the box.
Experienced with tools and not afraid to ask questions.
Resourceful and problem solving skills
Making lists of priority items
Strength and Hobbies:
Experimenting with computers/Linux
Vintage sports memorabilia collection, writing, fly fishing, find new music
Golf, antique shopping, gardening and observations
References:
Ken Rettke
Manager
Walnut City Bowl
McMinnville, OR
acr1ql@r.postjobfree.com
Marty Fields
Head mechanic
Starlight Lanes
Wichita, KS
acr1ql@r.postjobfree.com
Scott Seach
Owner
Beech Grove Bowl
Beech Grove, IN
Daniel Mareina
Manager
Four Seasons Bowl
Hillsboro, OR
Sharon Philips
Personal Reference
Debbie Hanger
Personal Reference