MICHAEL TRIANTOPOULOS
VERMONT SOUTH,VIC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Focused Mechanical Technician with over 20 years experience. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
TYRE FITTER/Mechanical Technician
BRIDGESTONE SELECT
05.2012 - 09.2023
- rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
TYRE FITTER/Mechanical Technician
Bridgestone
07.2009 - 02.2012
- rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Fruit and Vegetables Shop Owner
OAKLEIGH FRUIT MARKET
05.2001 - 05.2009
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Business Owner
TRIOS FISH AND CHIPS
01.1993 - 05.2001
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Timeline
TYRE FITTER/Mechanical Technician
BRIDGESTONE SELECT
05.2012 - 09.2023
TYRE FITTER/Mechanical Technician
Bridgestone
07.2009 - 02.2012
Fruit and Vegetables Shop Owner
OAKLEIGH FRUIT MARKET
05.2001 - 05.2009
Business Owner
TRIOS FISH AND CHIPS
01.1993 - 05.2001