MICHAEL L. NEWTON
Sharpsburg, Georgia 30277
678-***-**** - Cell
770-***-**** - Home
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
A position as a Supermarket System Specialist or a Sales position in the
Refrigeration Systems field that will utilize my education, professional skills,
extensive experience, and proven abilities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience 10+ years as a Field Service Mechanical Systems Specialist for Tyler
Refrigeration.
7+ years as a Start-up Technician for Tafco Refrigeration.
2.5 years as a Service Technician/Pipe Fitter for Hussmann Refrigeration.
4+ years as a Residential A/C Service Technician for Saad Investment
Properties.
Education Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Diploma
SOUTHWEST STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Mobile, Alabama
Graduated: 1989
Murphy High School, Mobile, Alabama - Graduated: 1977
Professional Emerson Technologies Digital Scroll (2009) - National Refrigerants
Training & Refrigerant Updates (2008, 1999, 1993) - Danfoss (2004, 2001) -
Continuing Micro-Thermal (2001) - Copeland C.O.S.S. (1998) - Alco Valves (1992) -
Education Sporlan Valves (1991) - Ice-O-Matic Ice Makers (1990) - Manitowoc
Ice Makers (1990).
Licenses State of Alabama HVAC/R Contractor
State of Georgia HVAC/R Contractor anticipated October, 2009
Certification Com-Trol (2001/2003) - CPC Einstein (2000) - CPC RMCC (2000).
Universal Technician (Unrestricted) by ESCO Institute (1994)
Strengths Dedicated... Focused... Results oriented... Give “110%” to responsibilities...
In-depth knowledge and understanding of refrigeration systems...
Strong background in controller and mechanical systems...
Stay current on the latest system changes in the refrigeration industry...
Excellent communicator... Adaptable to a variety of people and situations...
Able to establish and maintain trusting, productive customer relationships...
Detail oriented... Quickly identify and institute solution to problems...
Very thorough from inception to completion of any assigned project...
Strong organization and planning skills... Complete projects on time...
Career/Goal/Achievement driven... Thrive on demanding daily challenges...
Highly motivated, dependable, stable, confident, and committed to
the highest of professional standards in the refrigeration systems field...
Associations R.S.E.S.
Personal Willing to travel - Have current passport. Continued to next page...
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January, 1999 Field Service Mechanical Systems Specialist
to May, 2009 TYLER REFRIGERATION, Atlanta, Georgia
Provided start-up assistance to customers and contractors throughout the
United States (40 states total). Key customers included Kroger, Wal-Mart,
Target, Trader Joe’s, Meijers, Giant A-Hold, and the U.S. Government. Also
served as the Training Coordinator for Enviroguard.
• Recognized as the “go to person” for assistance with mechanical
systems nationwide.
• Developed PowerPoint presentations and conducted t raining
sessions nationwide on the Enviroguard System and Retrofits.
• Fostered a strong personal approval rating from customers.
October, 1991 Start-up Technician
to Jan., 1999 TAFCO REFRIGERATION, Mobile, Alabama
Started supermarket refrigeration equipment including charging, wiring, and
balancing. Customers were located along the I-10 areas of Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, and Louisiana. Supervised up to 50 employees. Utilized meters,
gauges, and various hand tools.
• Became highly adept in programing rack controllers.
April, 1989 Service Technician - Pipe Fitter
to Oct., 1991 HUSSMANN REFRIGERATION, Mobile, Alabama
• Began as a Pipe Fit ter and promoted to Supermarket Service
Technician.
January, 1985 Residential A/C Service Technician
to April, 1989 SAAD INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, Mobile, Alabama
Maintained A/C equipment for various properties of owner.
REFERENCES Available upon request.