This document contains a summary of Charles T. Low's work experience and skills. He has over 10 years of experience in automotive and industrial fields, including positions as a welder's helper, electrician's helper, maintenance technician, parts advisor, automotive sales consultant, and parts specialist. He also served 6 years in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate. His skills include leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to perform well under pressure.
1. CHARLES T. LOW
519 Hillcrest Ave
Phone: (469) 734-2109
charlestlow@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Dynamicresultsachievedinall positionsgiven.Performswellinfast-pacedandhigh-stress
situations.Utilizesstrategic-thinkingskillsandappliesthemtoany varietyof assignedtasks.Displaysa
highlevel of attentiontodetail.Efficientsupervisorandprojectmanager.Consistentlyproduceshigh-
qualityresults.Abletoworkinvirtuallyanyenvironment.Sets,achieves,and/orexceedsrealisticgoals
ina timelymanner.Possessesunlimitedpotential forprofessional growth.
APPLICABLE SKILLS
Positive influence
Approachable
Respectful
Problem-solver
Motivatedself-starter
Orderly/neat
Honest Adaptable Team player
Loyal Reliable Personable
Professional Optimisticdemeanor Courteous
Qualityleaderand
follower
Approacheschallenges
head-on
Logical and
reasonable/analytical
EXPERIENCE
Welder’s Helper/Apprentice December 2016 – Present
NTACT Operations/NTACT Constructors (Midland, TX)
Performed duties under supervision of lead Journeyman Welder
Assisted welder in performing multiple types of welding and grinding tasks by means of power and
hand tools.
Utilized a beveling machine and torch to cut precise, countless lengths of pipe (ranging in diameters
from 2” to 12”).
Utilized a cutting torch to cut various lengths of I-beam, angle, square tubing, and pieces of flat metal
to install on various projects.
Electrician’s Helper/Apprentice September 2016 – December 2016
NTACT Operations/NTACT I&E, Ltd. (Midland, TX)
Installed and/or repaired electrical systems within gas, electric, and power plants.
Took every opportunity to learn about system designs, code requirements, and installation
procedures.
Installed thousands of feet worth of electrical wiring, heat tape, and wiring conduit through plant
structures.
Constructed wiring structures designed to maintain wiring and conduit placement and withstand
usage and extreme conditions.
Learned about heat tapes, wiring procedures, and lighting fixtures.
Obtained precision measurements such as voltage and ohm readings.
Crawled into tight spaces and climbed heights to insure proper installation for project completions.
Arranged and assisted in the construction of multiple junction and power boxes sent to various
projects.
Worked in small crews to complete multiple jobs earlier than scheduled or as scheduled.
2. Maintenance Technician/Junior Engineer July 2016 – September 2016
ERP Property Management (Midland, TX)
Performed and managed routine building maintenance tasks for 3 multilevel business facilities and 2
multilevel parking facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repair and maintenance.
Inspected buildings and facility structures to assess functional systems and detect malfunctions;
made repair notes and recommended solutions/resolved issues using written or stated guidelines.
Processed and responded to numerous and diverse maintenance requests and trouble calls placed
by both building tenants and superiors.
Repaired or replaced plumbing fixtures, light fixtures/switches, ballasts, doors, and various
applicable hardware, as well as replacing air conditioning filters as necessary.
Prepared structures and structural surfaces, as well as various equipment and equipment surfaces,
to preserve respective materials from corrosion.
Created and sustained a healthy, secure, and safe working environment.
Express Lube Advisor/Service Advisor October 2015 – June 2016
Lithia Motors, Inc / All-American Automotive (Odessa, TX)
Hired to replace two Express Lube Advisors (with years of combined experience) who averaged
approximately $20,000 - $30,000 in monthly sales; as sole Express Lube Advisor with no experience,
averaged $31,000 - $47,000 in monthly sales after less than one month of on-the-job training.
As Express Lube Advisor, directly supervised an averageof 8-10 Express Lube Technicians.
As both Express Lube Advisor and Service Advisor, worked closely with team of six other Service
Advisors and multiple Service Technicians to achieve record departmental gross profit for two
consecutive months (April & May 2016).
Ensured customers were informed of proper maintenance schedules, procedures, and intervals, to
keep thousands of customers in safe vehicles.
Successfully accounted for profits through Customer, Warranty, and Internal sales accounts.
Worked closely with local company representatives to achieve complete and successful vehicle
maintenance and repairs for quickest turn-around time, in efforts to keep fleet vehicles in proper
working order.
Parts Advisor May 2015 – July 2015
Ron Carter League City (Dickinson, TX)
Worked closely with service advisors to ensure the proper parts were available.
Maintained inventory and scanned/stocked new products.
Worked as a technical advisor for sales consultants to maximize store revenue, combined efficiency,
and customer base.
Assisted customers in understanding how to remove old parts and install new parts.
Individually generated over $100,000 in combined retail and wholesale parts revenue.
Acquired numerous hours of computerized and on-the-job training.
Organized warehouse and rearrangedinventory software to reach maximum efficiency.
Assisted customers in performing minor repairs and problem-solving.
New/Used Automotive Sales Consultant October 2014 – May 2015
Ron Carter League City (Dickinson, TX)
Acquired 100% sales certification (2014) by FCA Group.
Performed sales performance analyses for maximum target achievement on a regular basis.
Maintained relationships with prior and future customers to enhance customer base.
Recommended various make and model options in coordination with customer wants and needs.
Performed automobile demos and explained features, capabilities, services, and warranties.
Handled customer objections and questions to ensure sales closure.
3. Parts Specialist April 2014 – October 2014
O’Reilly Auto Parts - Store #4431 (Portsmouth, VA)
Consistently exceeded an individual monthly sales quota of $5,000, as set by management.
Acquired more than 50 hours of certifiable training.
Performed minor repairs/part replacements, OBD tests, and electrical load tests on customer
vehicles.
Applied proper communication techniques and utilized technical publications, paper catalogs, and
electronic catalogs to assist customers in correctly locating, ordering, purchasing, and acquiring the
correct automotive parts.
Recorded and documented store inventory.
Restocked shelves, front-faced, and maintained a neat and professional store appearance.
Advised countless customers concerning unknown issues with their vehicles, ultimately resulting in
proper repairs.
Researched and applied knowledge of both newer and older automotive systems, as relevant
information became available.
Obtained general knowledge of automotive mechanics through numerous hours of both on-the-job
and computerized training.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate, Handling July 2009 – November 2015
United States Navy (Norfolk, VA)
As a Flight Deck Tractor Driver Supervisor, supervised an averageof 15 Sailors in ensuring that all
aircraft / aircraft equipment moves under my direct guidance were incident-free, resulting in over 1,000
successful aircraft and countless aircraft equipment moves.
As a Tower Supervisor, maintained the utmost level of order and discipline in Primary Flight Control,
resulting in over 1,000 incident-free sorties during daytime and nighttime flight operations.
As Supply & Logistics Coordinator, managed a monthly Operating Target (OPTAR) budget exceeding
$10,000, keeping divisional readiness and availability at fully operational levels.
As a Crew Mess Deck Supervisor, supervised an averageof 20 Sailors in serving approximately 5,000
individual meals during a four-month temporary billet, ensuring IKE Sailors enjoyed the highest quality
of sanitary eating conditions.
EDUCATION
HighSchool Graduate [DiplomaReceived]
JohnD. Horn HighSchool (Mesquite,TX)
Some College [30CompletedCredits]
SanJacintoCollege (Pasadena,TX)
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