Jaz Shelton
Bethlehem
Summary
Resourceful lead technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excels in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and project management. Strong at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring success in fast-paced environments. A Jaz of all trades, it’s better to repair the issue then just fix the problem.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician / Working Foreman
Colton RV
Wind Gap
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of RV service and PDI teams.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems in recreational vehicles.
- Trained PDI technicians on best practices and safety protocols.
- In addition, continued to operate at near or close to 100 percent efficiency to both increase company revenue as well as personal paid bonus
- Assisted junior technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
Service Manager - Service Technician
Fretz RV
Souderton
03.2015 - 12.2022
- Came into the company as the Service Manager, at that point strived on increasing productivity while maintaining quality.
- Scheduled and managed PDIs, wrote and submitted insurance quotes, utilized RV diagnostics skills which helped technician assistance.
- Moved into Lead technician /Shop manager which helped with larger service facility that was open.
- Managed service schedule as well as quality control and tech assistance.
- Finally settled back into service technician position performing all aspects of RV service and repair.
- All while continuing to write and submit all insurance estimates and assisting other technicians with complicated issues.
- Coordinated service schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
Shop Manager
Berks Mont Camping Center
Boyertown
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Continued RV service after short time out of field during recession in 2009.
- Moved into more of a Shop Manager role making sure all work was completed and using all skills to the best of my ability.
Service Technician
Harold's RV
Bath
09.2006 - 11.2008
- General RV service and light body work.
Service Technician
Tom Schaeffer's Camping and Travel Center Inc.
Shoemakersville
01.2006 - 09.2006
- General RV service work.
PDI Technician
Dewalts RV
Easton
05.2002 - 01.2006
- Began career doing PDIs and learning the in and outs of RVs.
- Passed RV certification within first 18 months as a technician.
Education
Tech School - Electronics
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PASkills
- Level 1 certification
- Service Technician Experience
- Quality Control
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Oil Change
- Low Voltage
- Mechanic Experience
- Welding
- Plumbing
- Fabrication
- Roof replacement
- Insurance estimating
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Technician / Working Foreman
Colton RV
12.2022 - Current
Service Manager - Service Technician
Fretz RV
03.2015 - 12.2022
Shop Manager
Berks Mont Camping Center
04.2010 - 03.2015
Service Technician
Harold's RV
09.2006 - 11.2008
Service Technician
Tom Schaeffer's Camping and Travel Center Inc.
01.2006 - 09.2006
PDI Technician
Dewalts RV
05.2002 - 01.2006
Tech School - Electronics
Lincoln Technical Institute