Brad Porcellato – Curriculum Vitae. You’ll find me knowledgeable and performance-driven with a wealth of service management / mechanical experience. I bring great communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and a significant ability to lead and manage people. I’m well known as North America’s leading DIY Forklift Operator Training kit supplier, (available on Amazon). I’m also an experienced, troubleshooter and happy to assist with expert DC circuit fault finding, gas and diesel engines, and hydraulics. I’ve been factory trained by Peabody Myers, Pucket Bros Mfg, Holder of North America, Kalmar, TCM, Capacity, Club Car, and more!
Home Address
463 Wilson St.
New Westminster, BC
Canada V3L 3R7
Numbers
office 604.525.7964
cell / text 604.418.5682
fax 604.525.4870
bradporcellato@gmail.com
(gmail preferred)
brad@porcellato.com
Work Experience
I’ve been operating my sole proprietorship since 2001, full time since Attica’s closure in November 2017.
Service Manager 4/2002 – 11/2017
Attica Equipment Ltd., Coquitlam, BC
CSR /Heavy Duty Mechanic 6/1996– 4/2002
Attica Equipment Ltd., Coquitlam, BC
Heavy Duty Mechanic 7/1991– 5/1994
Mons Contracting Ltd., Port Kells, BC
Heavy Duty Mechanic 8/1987– 7/1990
Vimar Machinery Ltd., Burnaby, BC
Education
I graduated from New Westminster Secondary School in 1984, and attended the Pacific Vocational Institute on weekends while in high school. I was awarded the Pacific Automotive Scholarship by NWSS and enrolled in Vancouver Community College‘s 12 month Diesel Technician Program, graduating in 1986. I’ve been factory trained by Peabody Myers, Pucket Bros Mfg, Holder of North America, Kalmar, TCM, Capacity and Club Car. I completed BCIT’s 40 Hr advanced DC troubleshooting program, Commercial Vehicle Inspector, LPG, and CNG Training. I also completed BCIT’s Service Management Program.
Accreditation
Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic – Gov’t of Canada
Automotive LP Technician – BC Safety Authority
CNG Technician – BC Safety Authority
Class 3 License with Air Endorsement
Skills
Computer
Microsoft Office, Pagemaker, WordPress, Quickbooks
Interpersonal
Communication, Leadership, Time Management
Publications
Powerglide Transmissions for the DO-It-Yourselfer
Performance Mod’s / Repair / Rebuilding Paperback
Published February 22, 2022
Club Car / Kawasaki 4-Stroke Air-Cooled Engines 1984 – 2013:
KF82 – FE290 – FE350 – FE400. Including 1997 – 2013 Gas Transaxle
Published Dec 30, 2019
Service Management
Published July 23, 2019
Safe Operation of Forklift Trucks
Published June 1, 2001
Forklift Operator Training Exam Prep. (USA/Canada)
Published July 23, 2019
Volunteering / Hobbies
My brother and I raffled off one of our engines and donated the proceeds, $3500 to the NWSS Auto Shop. I also assisted with their drag racing program. I won my class at the BC Custom Motorcycle Show in 1997. I’ve built award-winning muscle cars and won an NHRA National event in 2007.
Thank you for taking the time to read my curriculum vitae. I truly believe that my past experience and education make me a valuable connection. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any additional information.
Brad Porcellato
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