Jeffrey 52026 Hickory Dr. - Cellular
Berry Chesterfield Twp. MI 48047
Objective: Automotive Technician/Technical Writer
Education: MoTech Automotive, Livonia, MI
Certification Awarded: Master Automobile
Macomb Community College, Warren, MI
General Motors Technical Center, Warren, MI
Chrysler Technical Center, Warren, MI
Sample Related Course
Technical Service Writing
General Motors Fuel Injection TBI
General Motors Port Fuel Injection
General Motors Duramax Diesel
General Motors ABS Braking Systems
General Motors 4.3L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 4.9L Engine Performance
General Motors Electrical Systems Training
Chrysler 3.0L Engine Performance Training
Mitsubishi Air Conditioning Systems
Ford Returnless Fuel Systems
Ford Variable Timing Systems
Automotive Service Center Management
Employment: 2007-Present: Automotive Aftermarket Consultant
Evaluate automotive shop processes and procedures
Advise effective methods to increase productivity and profit
Provide technical assistance to automotive technicians
Assist in creating policy and operating procedure manuals
1999-2007: President Auto Repair Shop
The Extra Mile, Inc., Clinton Twp., MI
Managed production operations
Supervised and managed human resources
Provided technical assistance to automotive technicians
Developed improvements to repair procedures
Developed effective public relations and sales force
Mentored, educated and trained automotive interns
1998-1999: Aerodynamics Test Technician
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
Prepared vehicles for aerodynamics testing
Prepared technical reports for engineering review
Facilitated comparison tests on prototype and competitor products
Assisted in testing vehicles for NASCAR racing
Berry, Jeffrey-2
Employment: 1996-1998: Research & Development Technician
American Axle Manufacturing Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI
Created and developed the universal joint grading system
Developed testing techniques for prototype systems
Prepared technical reports for engineering review
Liaison between research laboratory and engineering department
1987-1996: Automotive Technician
Key Oldsmobile, Warren, MI
Northwestern Dodge, Ferndale, MI
Buff Whelan Chevrolet, Sterling Heights
Hamilton Chevrolet, Warren, MI
Team One Chevrolet, Charlotte, MI
Military 1992-1998: F-16 Crew Chief
Experience: Michigan Air National Guard
Repaired and maintained F-16 fighter jets
Prepared discrepancy reports according to military standards
Reviewed and corrected military repair manuals
Launched and recovered F-16 fighter jets
Facilitated written and verbal communication with pilots
1989-1992: Air Cargo Specialist
United States Air Force
Active in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Responsible for transportation of military personnel and cargo aboard military cargo aircraft
Utilized military manuals for proper shoring procedures
Honors:
Master Automotive Certification
Awarded: 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Master Automotive and Collision-Related Repair Certification
Awarded annually since 1987
State of Michigan
2002 Businessman of the Year- Michigan
Congressional Business Advisory Council, Washington D.C.
Activities:
Advisory Council Member
AC Delco Technical Service Educational Program
Macomb Community College, Warren, MI
References: Available upon request.