The document provides a summary of qualifications for an HVAC/R technician with over 30 years of experience. It outlines extensive experience in HVAC/R installation, repair, and maintenance across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Additionally, it details 8 years of owning an HVAC/R business, demonstrating skills in management, marketing, sales, and administration. Finally, it lists education and certifications demonstrating expertise in HVAC/R, sheet metal work, refrigerants, and business administration.

1. OBJECTIVE
To provide proven expertise and skills to a position in the field of HVAC/R Technician, including all phases of
HVAC/R repair & installation in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. Provide proven skills in Business
Management, Marketing, Sales, and Administration in HVAC/R industry.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
-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.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- SELF EMPLOYED HVAC/R MAINTENANCE SERVICES Hampton, VA. 2008-Current
- 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 deadlines.
- Apartment and Custom Home grade maintenance including, all phases of HVAC/R(repair and installation),
plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry.
- SHEET METAL MECHANIC SUPERVISOR- MARINE HYDRAULIC INC. Norfolk , VA.
2000-2008
- 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.
MichaelHovan III
5524 Va. BeachBlvd
Va. Beach, Va. 23462
(757)389-2844
mhovan3@gmail.com

2. - Layout and operation of plasma cutter (Hand-held and computer)
- Forklift operator, CDL truck driver with hazmat and knowledge of material safety data sheets
- SHEET METAL MECHANIC- SHIPPEY & ASSOCIATES Newport News, VA. 1989-2000
- 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.
References provided upon request
EDUACATION, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS
-1981 High School Graduate; Kecoughtan High School Honor Roll
-1985 Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co.; Apprenticeship Highest Honors(X32 Sheet Metal)
-2000 AS Christopher Newport University- Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration I & II Honor Graduate
-2000 EPA Universal Certification #ASE17905U3815
-2001 HVAC/R Masters License State of Virginia # VA7563M173114929
-2009 Certificate of Recognition; R410a Introduction
-2009 Certificate of Recognition; R134a Introduction
-2010 Robert Burns School of Electricity (High & Low Voltage)
-2014-Present American Intercontinental University; Bachelors-Business & Administration