Gary McDonald
Oakland
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Core Community Outreach
Urban Alchemy
San Francisco
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintenance Technician
San Quentin State Prison
San Rafael
10.2015 - 11.2023
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Calibrated instruments used in testing processes to ensure accuracy of results.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
Landscape Worker
You Grow We Cut
Lancaster
07.2010 - 08.2014
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power equipment, and trucks for landscaping projects.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding project timelines and expectations.
- Created hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways using bricks, concrete blocks, and pavers.
- Maintained irrigation systems by adjusting valves, repairing broken sprinkler heads, and replacing worn parts.
- Weeded flowerbeds and spread fertilizer throughout gardens as needed.
- Laid sod pieces over prepared areas of soil in order to establish new lawns.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Mount Tamalpais College
San Rafael, CASkills
- Technical support
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Diverse teamwork
- Innovation contribution
- Maintenance & repair
- Organization
- Excellent communication
- Organization and time management
Timeline
Core Community Outreach
Urban Alchemy
12.2023 - 05.2025
Maintenance Technician
San Quentin State Prison
10.2015 - 11.2023
Landscape Worker
You Grow We Cut
07.2010 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts -
Mount Tamalpais College