John M Kurtoglu

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Lehigh Acres, Fl. 33974

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239-***-****

Objectives

I would like to learn and grow in an environment where I can best utilize my leadership skills with an exceptional organization.

Summary

Experienced automotive and heavy equipment technician; with over 20 years in the field. I was the Shop Foreman at Kelly Tractor, with 2 years leading daily operations of a busy heavy equipment shop. Assisting shop technicians to better efficiency and diagnostic skills and assisting when needs arise where my knowledge can be used to coach a tech to properly diagnose a piece of equipment.

Skills

Well versed in Microsoft Dynamics AX and Office suite as well as Ebis

Accomplish goals in a timely manner

Extensive knowledge of automotive systems

Detail oriented, neat and organized

Experience

August 2019-Present

Airport Terminal Services

Lead GSE Technician: Diagnose, repair and perform maintenance on all of 38 pieces of equipment used to service flights on the ground. This includes looking up and ordering parts needed for these repairs. Also maintain the shop and service truck. These machines are diesel and gasoline powered and have to be maintained properly in order to prevent flight delays.

January 2019-August 2019

Everglades Equipment Group

Shop Technician: Diagnose and repair agricultural and construction equipment.These repairs are to the engines, Transmissions, and hydraulic systems. Using technical manuals and computers to look up parts and make quotes for repairs. Use of Kohn Deere systems to read schematics and troubleshooting guides.

Aug. 2018-January 2019

Creel Tractor co.

Service Manager: Dispatch field technician and assist with troubleshooting machines over the phone and assist shop techs. Schedule shop jobs and dispatch truck driver to pickup and deliver new machines and machines needing repairs. Answer the phone and help customers with their machines. Look up parts and make shop quotes as well as field quotes. Open and close work orders and invoice work orders for payment and act as the cashier.

Sept. 2017-August 2018 Florida Coast Equipment

Field and Shop Technician: Work in the shop and in the field to diagnose and repair all types of Kubota machinery. Work with the computer and use the proprietary software to troubleshoot emissions problems and then order the appropriate parts and fill out the service reports and tag parts for warranty.

(2012-2017) (2005-2009) Kelly Tractor Co.

Shop Foreman: Oversee daily operations of the service department. Create work orders and invoice them, help customers with concerns on their machines and schedule jobs to come into and out of the shop. Help shop technicians troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and other problems with equipment and do so following company safety guidelines. Quote repairs on machines and explain repairs to customers.

(2011-2012) Flagler Construction Equipment

Shop Technician: Diagnosed and repaired customer’s machines in a timely and safe manner. This included resealing hydraulic cylinders on the shop cylinder bench.

(2010-2011) Estero Bay Chevrolet

Shop Technician: Diagnose and repair all types of GM vehicles including electrical, air conditioning, engine and brakes. Plus, perform many types of maintenance.

(2009-2010) Gulf Coast Thermo-King

Field Technician: Utilize my a/c and refrigeration skills along with my superior knowledge of electrical systems and diesel engine repair on equipment and automobiles to diagnose and repair refrigerated trucks and trailers. This includes being on call 2 nights per week and every other weekend.

(2000-2005) Sam Galloway Ford

Shop Technician: Performed all types of automotive repairs as a technician. These included, scheduled maintenance, electrical system, climate control systems and steering and suspension related systems. I worked with brake lathes, wheel alignment machines and tire balancing equipment. This also included road force balancers.

Education

(2011-2017) Hodges University, Ft Myers

Bachelor’s Degree, business Management.

Member of the Business club for 2 years.

(1989-1992) Cape Cod Tech, Harwich, Massachusetts

Studied Carpentry and building construction.

References

Joseph Kellerman 239-***-****

President at Marine Trading Post friend for 15 years

Joshua Mallory 239-***-****

Former co-worker and friends for nearly 18 years

Snap-on dealer

Kevin Rodgers 863-***-****

Shop tech at Everglades Equipment Group

Former co-worker and friends for 6 years

Jimmy Emmick 863-***-****

Field service tech at Kelly Tractor co

Former co-worker and friend for 6 years

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