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

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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.