MANNY DAMIAN
Chalan Pago
Summary
Dedicated technician professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional with strong organizational and leadership skills. Possesses comprehensive understanding of team dynamics and project management, along with expertise in conflict resolution and performance optimization. Committed to fostering productive work environment and driving team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Equipment/HVAC-R Technician Supervisor
Dusit Thani Guam Resort
09.2022 - Current
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Optimized performance by balancing systems and calibrating controls.
- Reduced energy consumption, implementing energy-efficient upgrades and modifications to existing equipment.
- Maintained environmental conditions by rebuilding and replacing faulty components.
- Successfully collaborated with other technicians on large-scale projects, showcasing strong teamwork skills in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Performed scheduled maintenance and installation on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems..
- Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.
- Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrated expertise in both low-temperature refrigeration systems and high-temperature steam heating systems, catering to diverse project requirements.
- Reduced callbacks by ensuring accurate diagnosis and repair of complex refrigeration issues.
Kitchen Equipment Technician
JMI Edison
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Repaired, replaced, and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Repaired or replaced defective equipment, components or wiring.
- Installation of refrigeration equipment such as walk-ins, chillers, freezers, and ice machines.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain an outstanding attendance record.
- Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems, and implement corrective plans.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Used electrical testing equipment to assess electrical circuits and components for continuity in kitchen equipment.
- Used technical skills, tools, and techniques like soldering to repair parts.
- Removed malfunctioning parts and replaced them with new components or refurbished pieces to return full functionality.
- Worked on kitchen equipment units for routine maintenance, repairs, and new installations
- Installation of hot side equipment such as ovens, fryers, and grills
- Installation of dishwashers and other kitchen essentials such as shelving and work tables.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Carefully reviewed daily work orders to maintain accuracy, reduce material waste, and increase overall productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Server/Certified Server Trainer/Host
Apple Pacific/International House of Pancakes
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provide customer service to dine in patrons.
- Sanitation & handling food properly.
- Train serving staff to follow proper standards of the IHOP franchise.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
- Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
Education
High school Diploma -
George Washington High School
Certification in Construction Technologies - HVAC-R
Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam 05.2022
Certificate of Construction Technologies - Electrical
Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam 05-2025
Skills
- Repairing refrigeration systems
- Troubleshooting refrigeration and hot side kitchen equipment
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Electrical safety
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Parts replacement
- System maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- EPA certification
Additional Information
Awards and Acknowledgements
- EPA's National Recycling and Emission Reduction Program - Technician TYPE UNIVERSAL Certification
- GCC HVAC Boot Camp
- Graduated with honors -Construction Technology HVAC-R
- National Career Readiness Certification work keys - Gold Certification
- 1 year of Auto Cad schooling @ Guam Community College
- 2 years of Carpentry schooling @ Guam Community College
- Certificate to train food & beverage servers in the IHOP franchise.
Timeline
Kitchen Equipment/HVAC-R Technician Supervisor
Dusit Thani Guam Resort
09.2022 - Current
Kitchen Equipment Technician
JMI Edison
09.2021 - 09.2022
Server/Certified Server Trainer/Host
Apple Pacific/International House of Pancakes
01.2016 - 01.2020
High school Diploma -
George Washington High School
Certification in Construction Technologies - HVAC-R
Guam Community College
Certificate of Construction Technologies - Electrical
Guam Community College
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