LARRY D. JOHNSTON
Zephyrhills, FL 813-***-**** **************@*****.***
SERVICE TECHNICIAN / SERVICE ADVISOR
Reliable service technician / advisor with excellent customer service skills and an ability to quickly build trust with others. Extensive technical skills and experience as a major appliance service technician, and as a service advisor, handling customer requests. Also experienced in the healthcare industry as a courier of durable medical equipment (DME). Innovative problem-solver and customer advocate, maintaining high levels of productivity and service excellence in high stress environments. Prior seasonal worker as Santa Claus, and well-regarded and in high-demand due to calm demeanor.
COMPETENCIES
Customer Service Appliance Servicing Troubleshooting Product Installation In-Home Repair
Logistics Operations Warehousing Inventory Management Safety Protocols
EXPERIENCE
Asurion, Smyrna, TN 6/2021 – 7/2022
Major Appliance Customer Service Advocate
Transitioned from a technician to a Customer Service role as part of an Asurion’s acquisition. Leveraged technical experience to help troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and coordinate repairs.
Lakes Electronics, Pompano Beach, FL 6/2017 – 6/2021
Senior Service Technician
Provided in-home servicing of major home appliances, including trouble-shooting of electrical and mechanical issues, repairing equipment, and identifying necessary parts.
Service America, Fort Lauderdale, FL 4/2015 – 6/2017
Service Technician, Level 4
Provided in-home servicing of major home appliances, including trouble-shooting of electrical and mechanical issues, and repairing equipment.
Medcyl Services LTD (Plant City Office), Orlando, FL 5/2008 – 4/2015
Site Manager and Courier
Played key operational role in the warehousing and delivery of oxygen tanks to a large home health care provider. Had oversight of warehousing operations and small team of workers, coordinated deliveries.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, (Christmas Town), Tampa, FL
Seasonal Worker (Santa Claus)
Acted in the role of Santa Claus over multiple years. Continually rehired due to excellent interactions and patience in working with the public. Highly regarded for calm demeanor and positive attitude.
Lincare Inc, Multiple Sites in Tampa area
Sr. Service Technician and Courier
Served in multiple positions supporting home health care. Provided courier services and limited setup of durable medical equipment to consumers. Also supported inventory and filling of oxygen tanks.
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Plymale Appliance, Zephyrhills, Fl, Senior Service and Delivery Technician
Fun & Games Arcade, Jenson Beach, FL, Manager and Service Technician
ACM Scaffolding, (Chandler Equipment Rental), Fort Pierce, FL, Manager and Courier
Alasaun Appliance and TV Center, Port St Lucie, FL, Service and Delivery Technician
Zephyr Home Service Appliance Division, Zephyrhills, FL, Service and Delivery Techician
EDUCATION
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Erwin Technical School
CERTIFICATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Received Manufacturers Factory Training on the following products:
Frigidaire, Samsung, Tappan, White Westinghouse House, Amana, Speed Queen, Jenn-Air, Maytag, Magic Chef, In-Sink-Erator, and Manitowoc Ice Machines
Trained on the following equipment:
Washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, ranges, ranges, dryers, cooktops, wall ovens, microwaves, range hoods, and Samsung TVs
Aham-Narda Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program
Certified and trained on the proper use of R12,22R,134A and R600