Chad Preston
Madison
Summary
Hardworking and committed to safety. Organized and patient individual. Flexible and outgoing team player commended for demonstrating honesty and integrity with customers, team members and supervisors.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Associate
Indian Motorcycle of Fort Worth
Fort Worth
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting motorcycles and accessories.
- Provided product information and answered customer inquiries.
- Maintained showroom organization and cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer experience.
- Educated customers on motorcycle maintenance and safety practices.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
Handyman
Self Employed Services
Grand Prairie
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed routine maintenance tasks for residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted repairs on plumbing, electrical, and carpentry systems.
- Installed fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry according to client specifications.
- Collaborated with clients to assess repair needs and provide solutions.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for efficient project execution.
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication and professionalism.
- Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
- Repainted walls, removing old paint, or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired plumbing problems such as leaking pipes, clogged drains and malfunctioning toilets.
- Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Replaced burned-out light bulbs and performed basic electrical repairs.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Repaired outlets, circuit breakers and lights to restore electrical systems to functionality.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
- Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
Journeyman Carpenter
Able Construction
Louisville
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Constructed frameworks and structures using wood, metal, and other materials.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate project execution.
- Installed doors, windows, and fixtures following precise measurements and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set timelines.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation on job sites.
- Assisted in training apprentices in carpentry techniques and safety procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to create a secure work environment for all crew members.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques for job.
- Ensured all work is carried out according to local building codes.
- Carried out general maintenance tasks on building sites including cleaning up debris and rubbish.
- Spoke with customers to gain better understanding of scope of project.
- Inspected buildings prior to start of construction projects for any existing damage that needs repair.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople onsite during construction projects.
Senior Hvac Tech
Texas Best Heating and Air
Springtown
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctions using specialized tools and equipment.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all installation and repair tasks.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Assisted in the selection and sizing of HVAC equipment for new installations, based on detailed load calculations.
- Conducted air quality tests and recommended solutions for improving indoor air quality in residential and commercial settings.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
- Calibrated HVAC equipment and systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Performed ductwork repairs and modifications to improve system airflow and indoor air quality.
- Coordinated with contractors and construction teams on new installations and major repair projects.
- Monitored and adjusted building automation systems to improve HVAC system performance and efficiency.
- Completed basic repairs such as changing belts, servicing fans and motors and cleaning coils, strainers and filters to optimize equipment performance.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Led teams to complete large installation projects on time and within specific parameters outlined in customer documentation.
HVAC Technician
Alden Air
Arlington
06.2013 - 03.2018
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Led teams to complete large installation projects on time and within specific parameters outlined in customer documentation.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Inspected job site before project start to identify obstacles and resolve issues.
- Tracked repairs made, labor time and parts used to calculate bill.
- Put in new gas lines, wiring and other support components for HVAC systems.
- Cut and drilled holes in floors, walls and roofs to install equipment using power saws and drills.
- Read technical manuals and schematics to understanding specific configurations.
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment.
- Installed furnaces, boilers and A/C units in new and existing buildings and assessed functionality of existing units.
- Tested pipe, tubing joints, and connections for leaks.
- Calibrated HVAC equipment and systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
- Conducted air quality tests and recommended solutions for improving indoor air quality in residential and commercial settings.
- Performed ductwork repairs and modifications to improve system airflow and indoor air quality.
- Coordinated with contractors and construction teams on new installations and major repair projects.
- Monitored and adjusted building automation systems to improve HVAC system performance and efficiency.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and effective solutions to HVAC issues.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Assisted senior technicians with more complicated tasks such as replacing compressors or installing large air handlers.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large installation projects efficiently.
Senior Hvac Tech
Comfort Consultants of Texas
Arlington
03.2003 - 04.2013
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment.
- Diagnosed malfunctions using specialized tools and equipment.
- Repaired air conditioning units to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete service calls efficiently.
- Maintained inventory of HVAC supplies and parts for operations.
- Adhered to safety protocols during all installation and repair tasks.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
- Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
- Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
- Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.
- Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
- Performed routine checks on various components of the system such as contactors, relays and solenoids.
- Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
- Assembled sheet metal pieces into ductwork sections using rivets or screws as needed.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
- Provided customers with information about new technologies available for their heating and cooling system upgrades.
- Adept at reading blue prints of electrical equipment.
- Provided technical support and guidance to clients on the operation and maintenance of their HVAC systems.
- Assisted in the selection and sizing of HVAC equipment for new installations, based on detailed load calculations.
- Conducted air quality tests and recommended solutions for improving indoor air quality in residential and commercial settings.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults in HVAC systems, including refrigerant leaks, electrical issues, and mechanical failures.
- Performed emergency repairs on HVAC systems to restore heating and cooling services in critical situations.
- Calibrated HVAC equipment and systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on HVAC repair and maintenance techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Performed ductwork repairs and modifications to improve system airflow and indoor air quality.
- Coordinated with contractors and construction teams on new installations and major repair projects.
Education
G.E.D.
Arlington, TXSome College (No Degree) - HVAC and Electrical
North Lake College
Irving, TXSome College (No Degree) - Blue Print and Schematic reading
Mountain View College
Dallas, TXSkills
- EPA Certified
- Blue Print and Schematic knowledgeable
- Computer literate
- Safety Oriented
Timeline
Sales Associate
Indian Motorcycle of Fort Worth
05.2025 - 07.2025
Handyman
Self Employed Services
08.2023 - 03.2025
Journeyman Carpenter
Able Construction
05.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Hvac Tech
Texas Best Heating and Air
03.2018 - 06.2021
HVAC Technician
Alden Air
06.2013 - 03.2018
Senior Hvac Tech
Comfort Consultants of Texas
03.2003 - 04.2013
G.E.D.
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC and Electrical
North Lake College
Some College (No Degree) - Blue Print and Schematic reading
Mountain View College
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