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Anthony Parks

Rockwall

Summary

  • Over 23 Years of experience in the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and operation of military and civilian wheeled vehicles
  • Demonstrated ability to train and lead others to perform productively
  • Comfortable in fast-pace, high-stress environment requiring attention to detail
  • Ability to meet deadlines and quick adaptation to constantly changing priorities

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Foreman

Frank Kent Cadillac of Arlington
01.2022 - 03.2025

- Leaded and motivated a team of skilled tradespeople, assigning tasks, setting work schedules, and conducting performance reviews
- Effectively communicated with team members, management, and other departments to facilitate smooth operations
- Planed, organized, and controlled shop operations, supervised, trained, and developed staff, and provided advice to management and staff
- Ensured a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations, conducting safety training, and maintaining a clean and organized shop

Certified BMW Technician

BMW Of Arlington
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintains excellent attendance record and consistently arriving to work on time
  • Performs work as described on repair order with efficiency and
  • Ability to use ISTA D/P, ETK and KSD EPA 609 (Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling)
  • Excellent team worker
  • Great Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to

train and lead others to perform productively

  • Strong background in basic automotive repair
  • Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot areas in need of repair

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

United States Army Reserve
10.2014 - 09.2020
  • Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on LMTV and HMMWV vehicles.
  • Maintains excellent attendance record and consistently arriving towork on time
  • Performs work as described on repair order with efficiency and
  • Ability to use ISTA D/P, ETK and KSD EPA 609 (Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling)
  • Excellent team worker
  • Great Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to train and lead others to perform productively
  • Strong background in basic automotive repair
  • Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot areas in need of repair
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Member Level BMW Technician

BMW of Dallas
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.

Motor Sergeant

United States Army
02.2002 - 10.2014
  • Directly responsible for bringing the motor pool in compliance with all OSHA, Hazmat and safety regulations 
  • Perform and supervise corrective maintenance on diesel engines and power generating units
  • Created the first preventive maintenance, checks and service training program which resulted in honorable mentions and a coin from the III Corps Deputy Commanding General
  • Maintained 100% accountability and maintenance of 120 reportable items valued at $2.5 million dollars with zero lose
  • Responsible for maintenance on equipment valued at $5.5 million dollars in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
  • Extremely resourceful manager who effectively recuperated over $50,000 worth of delinquent overaged repair parts
  • Supervised the readiness, welfare, training and accountability of subordinates
  • Supervised and trained 1 Non- Commissioned Officer, 8 Soldiers and 2 Korean Augmentees to the United States Army (KATUSA) Soldiers.
  • Strictly enforced risk reduction techniques, including shop safety rules and regulations, resulting in zero injuries. 


Education

Level 3 Certified Technician -

BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP)
Woodcliff, New Jersey

Auto Diesel Technology II - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Irving, Texas
2016

Diesel Technology -

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
2003

High School Diploma -

Rahway High school
Rahway, New Jersey
2002

Skills

  • EPA 609 (Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling) 
  • Pro Cut (Rotor Matching System) 
  • Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course
  • Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Advanced Course
  • Wheeled Vehicle Recovery
  • Master Driver Trainer
  • Automotive Environmental and Safety Regulations
  • Industrial Control System
  • Industrial Equipment Maintenance And Conditioning
  • Fuel Handlers Course
  • Equal Opportunity Leader
  • Cargo Handler
  • Hydraulics Systems Installation/ Repair
  • Blueprints/ Technical Diagrams
  • Mechanical and Pneumatic Equipment/ System Improvement
  • Process Analysis and Improvement
  • Automotive/ Mobile Equipment Preventative Maintenance 
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Frank Kent Cadillac of Arlington
01.2022 - 03.2025

Certified BMW Technician

BMW Of Arlington
04.2021 - 01.2023

Member Level BMW Technician

BMW of Dallas
04.2017 - 04.2020

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic

United States Army Reserve
10.2014 - 09.2020

Motor Sergeant

United States Army
02.2002 - 10.2014

Auto Diesel Technology II - Automotive

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Diesel Technology -

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic School

High School Diploma -

Rahway High school

Level 3 Certified Technician -

BMW Service Technician Education Program (STEP)
Anthony Parks