JOHN G MARGEL
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5702599000
PO BOX 578, LOVELOCK, NV. 89419
Skills
Welding

Basic mig, tig and stick welding

Woodworking
Indoor and Outdoor Painting
Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
New Construction and Renovation
Electrical Installation and Repair
HVAC systems
Hand tools
Machinery repairs
Repairing pipes and fixtures
Auto and Engine Repair
Repairs Knowledge
Troubleshooting Skills
Market Strategy
Business Development
Business administration
Strategic Planning
Customer Relations
Digital Photography
Networking & Computer Tech
Employment
Maintenance / Groundskeeper / Network Admin
Smithwoods RV Park2021-Present

Help oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy RV park, handling many of the on-site responsibilities while ownership is off-site for most of the week.

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Serve as a primary point of contact for guests, providing check-in support, park information, safety guidance, and friendly customer service.

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Escort arriving guests to sites and assist with parking, setup guidance, and general orientation to the park.

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Perform routine and corrective maintenance across park facilities, grounds, and infrastructure to keep the property safe, functional, and welcoming.

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Maintain landscaping and site appearance through trimming, edging, pruning, debris removal, and general groundskeeping.

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Repair and maintain fences, gates, walkways, walls, and other exterior structures using hand and power tools.

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Troubleshoot and repair park equipment, including mowers, golf carts, and other maintenance tools and machinery.

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Assist with upkeep and minor repair of utility, pumping, and heating-related equipment as needed.

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Help maintain pool operations, including cleaning, chemical treatment, and routine maintenance to support safe guest use.

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Inspect buildings, common areas, and site furnishings; complete repairs and address wear, damage, and safety concerns promptly.

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Support campground operations by answering guest questions, explaining policies, and helping ensure a smooth and positive visitor experience.

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Use Campground Master software for selected reservation, site assignment, and guest support tasks.

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Help maintain shared recreation and camping areas, including stocking firewood and keeping public spaces clean, orderly, and guest-ready.

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Take the initiative to identify operational needs, handle unexpected issues, and keep daily park functions running efficiently.

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Handyman / Mechanic / Construction
Self-Employed2017-2021

Repaired recreational vehicles such as campers, travel trailers and motor homes, according to customer service requests

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Refinished wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using a power sander, putty, spray equipment, brush, paints, and varnishes.

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Connected electrical system to an outside power source and activated switches to test operation of appliances and light fixtures.

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Repaired plumbing and propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic and copper pipe.

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Located and repaired frayed wiring, broken connections, and incorrect wiring, using ohmmeter, soldering iron, tape, and hand tools.

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Repaired, relined, replaced, and adjusted brakes.

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Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.

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Repaired and serviced air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling and electrical systems.

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Rewired ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.

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Examined vehicles to determine the extent of damage and malfunctions.

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Overhauled and replaced carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.

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Tested and adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers’ performance specifications.

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Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.

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Inspected ceiling and floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, and woodwork to detect broken and damaged structures.

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Filled cracks and other defects in plaster and plasterboard and sanded patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.

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Assembled and fastened materials to make framework and props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, and glue.

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Built and repaired cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter’s hand tools, and power tools.

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Removed damaged and defective parts and sections of structures and repaired and replaced, using hand tools.

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Provided lawn care using a zero-turn mower, push mower, chainsaw, seeder along with other tools.

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Retail Manager / Owner
High Velocity Firearms2011-2017

Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.

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Formulated pricing policies for merchandise according to profitability requirements.

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Estimate consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods sold.

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Examined merchandise to ensure that it was correctly priced, displayed, and functioned as advertised.

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Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports.

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Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.

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Input income and expense details into QuickBooks to track business finances and address variances.

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Monitored developments in fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.

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Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.

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Capitalized on social media platforms such as Facebook to increase market awareness.

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Performed sales floor work such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves, and taking inventory.

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Developed and implemented product marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.

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Located, selected, and procured merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.

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Planned store layouts and designed displays.

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Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.

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Truck Driver
Multiple Trucking Companies1997-2009

Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

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Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.

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Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets.

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Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents over 10 years.

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Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.

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Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.

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Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.

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Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

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Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

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Performed basic vehicle maintenance tasks such as adding oil, fuel, and radiator fluid and performing minor repairs.

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Operated equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, and other drivers.

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