ALVIN HICKEY
Mauston
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing 33 years of continuous experience working with the public in the service and sales industry. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in a management setting. Well-versed with an emphasis on training, educating, and supporting staff members, looking to maintain a full-time position that offers a team environment while utilizing excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
53
53
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Manager
SELF EMPLOYED - N4840 State Road 58
07.1996 - Current
- Owner of A.T.H. Collision Repair LLC. a startup company located at N4840 State Road 58 Mauston, Wi. 1996 - Present
- Performed all job duties regarding automotive and truck collision repair.
- As the company grew, staffing also did, while maintaining and supervising an average of 10-13 employees.
- Tasks of training all new employees, technical and administrative.
- Technicians were trained in Structural repair (straightening frames and unibody vehicles), fitment of replacement parts, and final body repair procedures. Proper preparation for the refinish process to provide the necessary application for various refinishing products, as well as Mechanical repairs performed related to collision damage.
- Office employees consisted of parts department, physical damage estimators, office and clerical, insurance specialists, and a general bookkeeper.
- All technicians were cross-trained in all facets of physical damage repair, including frame, body, and refinish processes.
- Detail department was trained from general wash, wax, interior detail to Color sanding, final paint correction, and final coating applications such a poly finishes and ceramic coatings.
- Trained and implemented proper Human Resource regulations and procedures.
- Ongoing training in ever-changing industry standards with ICAR automotive technology and mandatory OEM guidelines of repair.
- Work with customers, assessing their needs, striving for the most positive outcome.
Kastner Brothers Chrysler Plymouth Dodge and Dodge Truck Inc.
03.1991 - 07.1996
- New and Used Automobile Sales.
- Used car management
- Managed product levels for both new and used vehicles while minimizing aging inventory.
- Established valuable partnerships with local businesses and the community as part of an effort to maintain the dealership's customer base.
- Being a smaller New and Used Vehicle dealership, I was able to create a "one-stop" experience for new and existing customers. From the introduction, to help assess their individual needs with either a new or used vehicle. Providing an accurate valuation of their trade-in, a specialist for their finance and insurance needs, and final delivery process.
Hickey's Auto
01.1973 - 03.1991
- Dennis Hickey, SR. - New Lisbon/Mauston, WI.
- Family-owned Collision Repair Business
- Cleaned the Autobody facility, swept and mopped floors, and cleaned the restroom.
- Shoveled Snow, Mowed Grass.
- Clean and organize tools.
- Inspect and Match Replacement Parts.
- Remove and Clean reusable parts.
- Prepare vehicle for refinish procedure, prewash, wet-sand, and mask.
- Final cleaning of the vehicle, including glass, interior, and tires.
- Body repair and paint work.
Journeyman Metal Fabricator
Walker Stainless Equipment
09.1981 - 01.1991
- Fabricated parts and assembled tankers are developed for the transportation industry, as well as the specialty division.
- Ability to read and utilize blueprints.
- Set up equipment, performed measurements, shear, and break for Carbon Mild steel, Stainless steel, and Aluminum.
- Set up and operate punch presses, drill presses, and other specialized equipment.
- Certified in TIG, MIG, and Oxygen & Acetylene gas welding on Mild steel, Stainless steel, and Aluminum. Had been certified as a Forklift operator.
- Ability to create, fabricate, manufacture, and install one-off parts.
- Assembled and performed all aspects of the manufacture of Stainless Bulk tankers to semi-trailers, from frame, suspension, inner tank shell, ring structure, insulation, and outer stainless wrap.
Gas Station Attendant
Triangle Corner
06.1977 - 09.1981
- Gas station attendant: Handle all money transactions. Ability to count change back properly.
- Pumped Customers fuel.
- Checked all fluids, replaced necessary fluids such as Engine oil, Transmission Fluid, Anti-freeze/Coolant, and Windshield Washer fluid.
- Check and fill air in tires, including the spare.
- Cleaned and stocked coolers in a convenience store. Remove and discard Trash. Shoveled snow and general cleanup after shift.
Education
High School Graduate -
New Lisbon High School
01.1982
Journeyman Certified Metal Fabrication - Metal Fabricator
Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
Mauston, WI06-1986
Skills
- Punctual
- Good Communication Skills
- Ability To Take Direction
- Ability To Implement New Tasks
- Team Player
- Desire To Help and Assist Co-Workers
- Strong Work Ethic
- Ability To Resolve Conflict
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- The Biggest accomplishment in my life is the ability to turn a vision into a career. Purchasing vacant property. Located on the north side of Mauston, WI. State Road 58 in 1995.
- Building and nurturing a business in the automotive industry through the ups and downs of our economy for the last 28 years was quite an undertaking.
- With tenacity and sheer dedication, commitment to deny failure made it possible to persevere through growing pains. My staff and I brought A.T.H. Collision Repair LLC into the largest volume auto collision repair facility in a three-county area.
- This was made possible by employees who learned the correct current repair and refinish procedures in this industry. This dedication provided them with a flourishing career and, for many, a comfortable retirement.
- Being a part of this small community and providing a service to customers and employees alike made the efforts worth every early morning, late hour, and many 7-day work week a reward.
Certification
I attended WWTI in the Technical trade of Metal Fabrication, earning a Journeyman certification. New and Used Automotive Sales and Collision Repair industry. Licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Wholesale and Retail Automotive dealer.
Timeline
Business Owner/Manager
SELF EMPLOYED - N4840 State Road 58
07.1996 - Current
Kastner Brothers Chrysler Plymouth Dodge and Dodge Truck Inc.
03.1991 - 07.1996
Journeyman Metal Fabricator
Walker Stainless Equipment
09.1981 - 01.1991
Gas Station Attendant
Triangle Corner
06.1977 - 09.1981
Hickey's Auto
01.1973 - 03.1991
High School Graduate -
New Lisbon High School
Journeyman Certified Metal Fabrication - Metal Fabricator
Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
Awards
Award Gold Certified Chrysler Sales Consultant, I-CAR Madison, Gold certification, Automotive Structural Repair. Gold certification in Welding. CCC Certified Damage Estimating. ADP Certified Damage Estimating. Certified Collector Vehicle Value Appraiser.
Personal
Personal Interests include the preservation and restoration of vintage, antique motor vehicles., The great outdoors, viewing wildlife. Site seeing with an appreciation for modern & vintage architecture, buildings of rural communities, and historic cities.