solutions-focused equipment and field service technician eager to contribute multi-faceted automotive technology and heavy equipment management background toward boosting bottom-line performance of company

 

profile

 

ø  offer 35 years of automotive equipment and systems technology excellence in various roles from teaching positions to manufacturer s rep to owner of auto-related business to xxxxxxlitary/combat support experience

ø  thrive within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically plan, prioritize and coordinate team-driven workflow to maxixxxxxxze cost-effective productivity, efficiency, and quality

ø  contribute excellent multitasking skills, including quickly diagnosing and adjusting systems to meet special conditions, resolving complex challenges, and maintaining high-quality standards

ø  dynaxxxxxxc communicator highly effective in collaborating with various departments/personnel and teaching students and peers wide range of automotive and equipment systems

ø  results-oriented professional, evident by receipt of numerous army commendations  

 

~ education and proficiencies~

 

bachelor of science; automotive/heavy equipment manager (2006)              ferris state university, xxxxxx

(3.65 gpa/142 semester hours)

associate in applied science; automotive technology (2002)                  xxxxxx community college, xxxxxx

(3.7 gpa/68 semester hours)

certificate; advanced auto mechanics (1972)                                                xxxxxx career institute, xxxxxx

 

certified in field level maintenance new equipment training (fmlnet), max pro and max pro plus; flmnet, bae systems rg33l and rg33l plus; combat life support; veracitor technician, yale material handling

 

 

professional experience

 

 

ø  sufficiently complete daily diagnostics and vehicle repairs in strict accordance with supporting documentation and procedures, ensuring optimal operating efficiencies in iraq combat setting

ø  diligently de-process xxxxxxne resistant ambush protected vehicles

ø  skillfully install rhino devices and objective gunner protection kits

ø  provide flawless maintenance of mrap vehicles and other support equipment

 

ø  demonstrated excellent customer-service, quickly processing and fulfilling client needs

ø  effectively managed parts inventory and tracked repair orders, contributing to the bottom line

ø  proficient at providing quick and thorough equipment diagnosis and associated repairs

 

 

ø  thrived at training and educating staff of 25 employees, developing technicians who delivered superior knowledge of under-car component functions and related service

ø  effectively implemented policies and procedures for the organization; drafted yearly performance evaluations

ø  efficiently managed expenses and budgets; scheduled maintenance of fleet vehicles

ø  exhibited exemplary team-oriented guidance, leading and motivating staff of 25 employees

 

 

ø  educated service technicians in the diagnosis and repair of suspension systems

ø  excelled at selling and servicing automotive parts

 

 

ø  trained apprentice technicians; managed expenses and displayed cost-effective parts procurement skills

ø  acquired advanced knowledge of function, operation, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of motor vehicles

 

ø  organized all lesson plans; prepared and graded homework, written exams and quizzes

ø  produced noted fabrication and implementation of teaching aids

 

 

 

~ honors and related background ~

 

 

ø  certificate of appreciation - 84th engineers

ø  certificate of appreciation - 3rd armored cavalry regiment

ø  certificate of completion - fire warden class

ø  national institute for automotive excellence

ø  housing manager for mrap personnel; fire warden for mrap housing