MARLON LAO

MARLON LAO
6324 June Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 • 850.890.6849 • mjmlao87@gmail.com

SUMMARY
Highly motivated mechanic and military veteran with extensive background in auto mechanic, assembly mechanic, and aircraft maintenance fields. Reliable and dedicated team player who works well under pressure and with minimum supervision. Goal-oriented problem solver with proven leadership skills, substantial adaptability, and strong work ethic.

SKILLS

• Proficient technical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot critical issues
• High adaptability
• Manual dexterity
• Customer service experience
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook

EXPERIENCE

03/14 to 11/15 Assembly Mechanic
Caterpillar Inc. – Brooklyn Park, MN
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies. Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists. Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools. Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations. Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications. Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers. Maintain and lubricate parts or components.

05/13 to 01/15 Medical Administrative Assistant
United States Air Force Reserves – Minneapolis, MN
Provided direct support in planning, directing, implementing and controlling all elements of the medical unit on a day to day basis, gathered data from Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI), Operational Readiness Exercise (ORE), Inspector General (IGX), Health Services Inspection (HSI), and Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) reports, assisted in the analysis process of unit personnel individual training needs to ensure maximum AFSC training member readiness.
05/09 to 05/13 Senior Airman, Aircraft Armament System Specialist
United States Air Force – Misawa AFB, Japan
*Also based at Balad AFB, Iraq, and Eglin AFB, FL.
Attained title of staff sergeant, and supervised other troops on various maintenance tasks while consistently improving personal technical abilities: maintaining multiple aspects of aircrafts, memorizing numerous procedures, guidelines, and codes, troubleshooting various electrical systems, documenting all procedures done on aircrafts.
01/07 to 04/09 Auto-Mechanic Tech III
Sears Auto Center – Minnetonka, MN
Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components. Inspected and tested vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2011 Aircraft Armament System Technician Degree
Community College of the Air Force – Maxwell AFB, AL
2007 Automotive Technician Degree
Hennepin Technical College – Brooklyn Park, MN

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Air Force Achievement Medal, 2012
• Iraq Campaign Medal, 2010
• Meritorious Service Medal, 2010
• Good Conduct Medal, 2009