Paul Dotson
Lovingston,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Technician
Tyto Athene
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Installed and configured security systems to enhance facility safety.
- Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting of security equipment.
- Collaborated with project teams to assess security needs and recommend solutions.
- Trained junior technicians on installation best practices and system operation.
Crew Chef
Leading-Edge Services Inc.
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Manage a crew of two or three persons with the layout and installation of Tesla V3 Supercharger stations across the East coast. To include wiring disconnects, distribution panels, and utility meter bases.
- use basic power tools and heavy equipment to excavate, load debris into dump trucks, and grade construction area as needed.
- Build forms for concrete pads and finish concrete to customer specifications.
- Install satellite dish foundations, underground conduit, and H-frame to customer and local jurisdiction specifications.
- Manage inventory on assigned work truck to ensure all supplies needed are available for use.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Lube Technician
Charlie Obaugh Chevrolet
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Suggested additional services to customers in order to meet upsell goals.
- Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris and tools to promote organized work environment.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to eighteen oil changes each day.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Lube Technician
Eavers Tire Pros
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Removed trip hazards and other obstacles to maintain safe vehicle service work environment.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
Marine/Student
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Trained extensively in my Operational Specialty as a Motor Transport Mechanic
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Recruit
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Completed intense, focused training, geared towards instilling self-discipline, motivation, and initiative in a highly stressful and competitive environment.
- Success in training was predicated on an extensive focus on detail and adherence to standards.
- All training was conducted in a stressful and physically demanding environment.
- Team work was essential to success and providing leadership skills and abilities were paramount to successful to completion of all training.
Busboy
El Gran Puerto
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stuarts Draft High School
Stuarts Draft, VA06.2016
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Supply Estimates
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Prioritization and Organization
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Access control management
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance
- Valid Virginia Driver's license
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Security Technician
Tyto Athene
04.2022 - 11.2025
Crew Chef
Leading-Edge Services Inc.
08.2019 - 03.2022
Lube Technician
Charlie Obaugh Chevrolet
02.2018 - 08.2019
Lube Technician
Eavers Tire Pros
10.2017 - 01.2018
Marine/Student
United States Marine Corps
01.2017 - 09.2017
Recruit
United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 01.2017
Busboy
El Gran Puerto
02.2014 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Stuarts Draft High School