1. SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL HOVAN III
5524 Va. Beach Blvd, Va. Beach, Va. 23462 | H: (757) 389-2844 | C: (757) 389-2844 |
mhovan3@gmail.com
To provide proven expertise and skills to a position in the field of HVAC/R Technician, including all
phases of HVAC/R repair, sales, service, design, estimating in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.
Provide proven skills in Business Management, Marketing, Sales, and Administration in HVAC/R
industry. Provide proven skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power-point. Provide proven skills in
B2B field sales along with shipping and receiving. 30 years of experience in HVAC/R controls repair and
installation, quality control, blueprint reading including; - Take off from blueprints, scaling of blueprints,
re-design where applicable from blueprints and ability to provide and use tools necessary to
complete tasks in a reasonable and manageable time frame. Graduated from Newport News
Shipbuilding Apprentice School with 8 years of experience on the carrier USS Carl Vinson, in
department X32 sheet metal. Highly skilled in problem solving. Graduated with Honors from
Christopher Newport University with AS degree in HVAC/R I & II Extremely organized and meticulous,
paying strict attention to detail Experienced team player, bringing enthusiasm and energy into group
efforts, with the utmost motivation and excellence in leadership skills. Able to take orders and
recognized for superior skills pertaining to any work load, defining priorities, and delegating tasks. Can
and will obtain a classified security clearance, if required. 8 years of business ownership in HVAC/R
industry with proven management, marketing, sales, and administration skills. 5 years of commercial
building DDC automation equipment installation, trial runs, investigative tests, repairs and
overhauls. 10 years of experience and training with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power-point including
up-dated version of Microsoft Office 365. 5 years of experience and training in B2B field sales, shipping
and receiving with various companies including, USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Microsoft Office Suite expert
Productivity improvement
specialist
Troubleshooting and problem
solving
Market penetration
Team building
Certified Production and
Inventory Control Manager
(CPIM)
Strategic planning
Quantifiable revenue increases
Negotiations expert
Procedure development
Personable
Cost reduction and containment
[Report type] reports expert
Multi-site operations
Business process re-engineering
Flexible
Dedicated
Client relationships
Identified and acquired 20 high-value new clients for the company. Cut
inventory by more than half and improved on-time delivery to 50% by cutting
shipping cost Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by 75% in under 6 months.
01/2008 to 01/2016 Owner/Operations Manager
HVAC/R MAINTENANCE SERVICES - Hampton, VA.
HVAC/R Consultations, designs and installations to code and
compliances in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Able to compose estimates and proposals.
Repair services including preventive maintenance, fabrication of all duct
work, insulation, brazing, soldering, pressure checks for gas (Natural &
Propane), and all refrigerants.
Coordination of all operations, Mechanical Permits, State Inspections,
supervising all additional labor.
Demolitions of pre existing HVAC/R systems, responsible for hauling, and
compliances in disposal codes.
Materials ordering, scheduling deliveries, tracking inventories, meeting
2. EDUCATION
REFERENCES
SKILLS
deadlines.
Apartment and Custom Home grade maintenance including, all phases
of HVAC/R(repair and installation), plumbing, electrical, painting, and
carpentry.
01/2000 to 01/2008 SHEET METAL MECHANIC SUPERVISOR
MARINE HYDRAULIC INC - VA.
Fabrication of all gauges of sheet metal, .26 ga., .24 ga., .22 ga., .20 ga.,
.18 ga., .16 ga., including ventilation for grease duct.
Fabrication of stainless and aluminum sheet metal.
Maintaining inventory for shop of all materials.
Layout and operation of plasma cutter (Hand-held and computer) Forklift
operator, CDL truck driver with hazmat and knowledge of material safety
data sheets Supervision of 20+ employee's in shop and aboard Naval and
Commercial ships.
01/1989 to 01/2000 HVAC/R Service Manager
HVAC/R SERVICE MANAGER- SHIPPEY & ASSOCIATES - Newport News, VA.
Fabrication & Installation of sheet metal in ship repair, industrial,
commercial and residential.
Welding certification in mig & arc for sheet metal & cast iron pipe.
Forklift operator, CDL truck driver with hazmat and knowledge of material
safety data sheets HVAC/R diagnostics including, repair, installation,
sizing and refrigerant recovery SHEET METAL MECHANIC- NORTHRUP
GRUMAN SHIPYARD Newport News, VA, 1981-1989 1984 Honor Graduate
from apprentice school.
Fabrication and installation for habitability and ventilation in living
quarters, galley and men/woman's head areas on USS Carl Vinson (CVN
71) Gained knowledge of tools associated with sheet metal, including,
cutting torch, welding both mig and arc, as well as hand tools as
needed.
1981 High School Diploma: Honor Roll
Kecoughtan High School - Hampton, VA, United States
Kecoughtan High School Honor Roll -1985 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry
Dock Co.; Apprenticeship Highest Honors(X32 Sheet Metal
2000 Associate of Science: HVAC/Refrigeration and DDC Controls
AS Christopher Newport University - Newport News, VA, United States
2009 Vocational: High and Low Voltage
Robert Burns School of Electricity (High & Low Voltage) - Newport News, VA,
United States
Present BBA: Business Administration; Management
American Intercontinental University - Schaumburg, IL, United States
Business & Administration
References provided upon request
carpentry, Forklift operator, hand tools, HVAC, insulation, Maintaining inventory,
Layout, Materials, Mechanical, MECHANIC, 2000, Natural, Naval, painting,
plumbing, proposals, safety, scheduling, soldering, supervising, Supervision,
ventilation, Welding, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power