Aaron Large
Blountville
Summary
Agile and adaptable group leader with a stellar work history, a motivational approach, and an upbeat personality. Forward-thinking and hardworking, with a diplomatic communication style aimed at increasing customer engagement and satisfaction. Experienced in multiple roles adept at building effective processes and obtaining reliable, accurate information for business decision making. Excellent track record of resolving issues, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Currently looking for a job in the surrounding area with a reputable and forward-thinking company.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Analyst
Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted chemical analyses to ensure product quality and compliance with standards.
- Operated laboratory equipment for testing and sample preparation processes.
- Maintained accurate records of experiments and test results for reporting purposes.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment in the lab.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues in laboratory procedures.
- Reviewed and validated test methods to improve overall laboratory efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on lab instruments and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Analyzed samples using various techniques such as chromatography, spectrophotometry, and microscopy.
- Recorded data from observations and measurements accurately in a laboratory notebook.
- Evaluated results for accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards set by the company or regulatory bodies.
- Reviewed SOPs regularly to ensure up-to-date information was available.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of projects and brainstorm ideas for improvement.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ordering additional materials as needed.
- Verified that all safety regulations were followed during experiments.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous waste generated during experimentation.
- Prepared solutions for use in experiments according to defined formulas.
- Evaluated and assessed lab equipment to resolve malfunctions and restore functionality.
- Identified and reported issues affecting test performance.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
Service Manager
Worldwide Equipment
Johnson City
11.2022 - 10.2025
- Supervise and manage a team of technicians or mechanics, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
- Allocate work assignments to technicians and ensure that work is performed in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
- Monitor and review the progress of work orders, ensuring that deadlines are met and any issues or delays are promptly addressed.
- Conduct regular inspections of work in progress and completed repairs to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose complex mechanical issues or problems, providing technical expertise and guidance to technicians.
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair projects, ensuring that resources, equipment, and materials are available and utilized efficiently.
- Maintain and update service records, including work orders, repair logs, and customer information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, promoting a safe and clean working environment for both employees and customers.
- Collaborate with other departments or teams, such as parts procurement or customer service, to facilitate smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills to improve shop operations.
Parts Manager
CarMax
Bristol
11.2017 - 10.2022
- Created employee schedules to ensure consistent coverage and assigned work based on experience and strengths.
- Reorganized the parts department to better serve changing trends.
- Was in charge of overseeing employee performance, resolving issues, and increasing efficiency in order to meet productivity goals.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and the reconditioning department for use in automobiles.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing the time required to locate parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Taught my team members how to use effective strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
- Checked for discrepancies, potential usage, and part issues as I processed and reshelved return orders.
- Cut my purchasing costs while maintaining a high level of product quality.
- Met with multiple parts suppliers to talk about returning unused products and recouping lost funds.
- Submitted reports to senior management in order to assist them in making business decisions and planning.
- Collaborated with managers to implement operational improvements.
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Walmart Distribution Center
Midway
06.2003 - 02.2017
- Assessed the function of all vehicle systems and looked for flaws.
- Met with customers to discuss repairs and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Ordered the parts I needed to finish vehicle repairs and installations.
- Replaced all of the vehicle's systems and components.
- Used visual inspections, computer programs, and specialized equipment to diagnose problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems was completed by me.
- Performed a checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and other items as part of service orders.
- Used specialized equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Residential Construction Laborer
Private Contractor
Bristol
06.2001 - 08.2004
- Cleaned, operated, and maintained machinery for maximum team productivity.
- Used shovels or heavy equipment to move various materials depending on the job.
- Prepared, poured, and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt at designated locations.
- Worked quickly and accurately to ensure that production standards were met on a consistent basis.
- Identified and reported potential project challenges, as well as offered assistance in finding solutions.
- Transported materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to job sites and organized them for anticipated requirements.
- Learned basic carpentry, painting, and plastering skills, among other construction trades.
- Collected waste and trash from job sites and placed it in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Scaffolding, braces, shoring walls, and other temporary structures were erected and dismantled by me.
- Dug holes, trenches, and ditches where needed, then backfilled the excavations.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to ensure that team members had what they needed.
Warehouse Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
Midway
04.1999 - 06.2003
- Unloaded incoming materials from trucks and rail cars and moved them to the staging area.
- Received, stored, and shipped products in a safe and efficient manner.
- Worked with other team members to plan efficient and precise movements.
- Increased team efficiency by using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move materials.
- Organized warehouse inventory in a way that was both effective and efficient.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Was in charge of transporting inventory items to their proper locations.
- Checked the incoming freight in the staging area every day.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Took orders from storage, wrapped them up, and staged them for shipping.
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment that moved goods and materials, loaded and unloaded designated trailers, and routed trucks.
- Receiving sheets, computer printouts, and both written and verbal instructions were all translated by me.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations based on shipment and storage requirements.
- Notify the supervisor about faulty equipment, rack damage, and other potential safety hazards.
- Scan them according to the instructions before moving and relocating products.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations based on shipment and storage requirements.
- Contributed to profitability by training new employees on how to operate forklifts safely and efficiently, as well as troubleshooting machines to ensure optimal performance and reduce overtime costs.
- Picked up trash, swept the floor, and wiped down the equipment at the end of each shift.
- Double-checked that all loads were properly secured on pallets.
- Assist with manually loading and unloading trucks when necessary.
- Deposited items in proper receptacles after removing empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping.
- Used barcode tags to scan materials into and out of inventory.
- Used computer tracking systems to keep track of my movements.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and protocols to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Used a forklift to place pallets in the proper slots on storage racks.
Retail Management
Walmart
Bristol
04.1995 - 04.1999
- Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency.
- Was in charge of supervising and training employees in effective selling techniques.
- Dealt with all customer service issues courteously and in accordance with company policies.
- Devised innovative sales and marketing strategies to aid the sales team in meeting their objectives.
- Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
- Was in charge of supervising employees to ensure maximum productivity and client retention.
- Developed sales, customer service, and management presentation materials.
- Evaluated employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional coaching by monitoring daily performance.
- Organized and led sales meetings with employees.
- Developed customer relationships in order to increase customer loyalty and retention.
- Met or exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues, collaborating with upper management to share and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed teams of salespeople and worked with internal department heads to determine and set goals for current and new employees.
- Increased profitability by utilizing multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
- Developed strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
Education
High School -
Sullivan Central High School
Blountville, TNMechanical - Some college
Northeast State
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TNSkills
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
- Automotive parts and accessories knowledge
- Warehouse management system
- Recruiting
- Assembly
- Supply chain
- Welding
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Sales
- Logistics
- Order picking
- Carpentry
- Warehouse logistics management
- HVAC
- Word processing
- Sound judgment
- Inventory management
- Organization
- Operational improvement
- Distribution management
- Leadership and team building
- Vendor relationships
- PC Competent
- Oil service
- Schedule management
- Transmission service
- Forklift operation
- Fluid changes
- Supervision and training
- Brakes and tires
- MS Office
- Vehicle system analysis
- Team management
- Engine repairs
- Parts ordering and management
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Invoice processing
- Welding experience
- Tractor-trailer
- Hand tools
- Office management
- Dealership experience
- Mechanical knowledge
- Demand planning
- Transportation management systems
- Auto service management
- Maintenance management
- Microsoft Excel
- Technical Proficiency
- Freight
- Analysis skills
- Alignment
- Supervising experience
- Distribution center
- Administrative experience
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical repair
- Safe work practices
- Transmissions
- Operations management
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Diesel Engine Repair
- POS
- Mechanic Experience
- Systems analysis
- POS systems
- Employee relations
- Brake repair
- Leadership
- Productivity software
- Service writing
- Microsoft Word
- Computer operation
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Warehouse experience
- Customer service
- Cash register
- Manual handling
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Oil Change
- Automotive Repair
- Manual transmission
- Logistics management
- Materials handling
- Lean manufacturing
- Inventory control
- Transportation management
- Computer skills
- Supply chain transportation management
- Suspension
- Time management
- Relationship management
- Forklift
- DOT regulations
- Shipping & receiving
- Training & development
- Heavy equipment operation
- Load & unload
- Payroll
- Fleet management
- Maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Warehouse management
- Front desk
- Organizational skills
- Customer relationship management
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Chemical analysis
- Safety protocol implementation
- Data recording
- Test method validation
- Quality assurance
- Instrument Calibration
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical handling
- Staff management
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Air Conditioning Certification
- Driver's License
- Platinum WorkKeys Status
Languages
English
Timeline
Lab Analyst
Eastman Chemical Company
12.2025 - Current
Service Manager
Worldwide Equipment
11.2022 - 10.2025
Parts Manager
CarMax
11.2017 - 10.2022
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Walmart Distribution Center
06.2003 - 02.2017
Residential Construction Laborer
Private Contractor
06.2001 - 08.2004
Warehouse Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
04.1999 - 06.2003
Retail Management
Walmart
04.1995 - 04.1999
High School -
Sullivan Central High School
Mechanical - Some college
Northeast State
Northeast State Community College