Charles Earles
Bushnell
Summary
Shop Foreman at Sumter Cars And Trucks with a proven track record in enhancing shop efficiency and safety management. Expert in equipment operation and task delegation, I successfully reduced machine downtime and improved workflow, ensuring projects met client expectations. Committed to fostering teamwork and excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Successful at maintaining a safe and effective shop environment. Adept at fabricating materials, welding work and maintaining equipment in good working order. Good budget administrator and schedule manager.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Sumter Cars And Trucks
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Learned to operate various tools and machinery safely and efficiently.
- Supported daily shop operations by maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Contributed ideas for improving shop efficiency during team meetings and discussions.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, ensuring all projects met or exceeded company and client expectations before final delivery.
- Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work areas.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Managed project timelines to ensure work was completed on schedule and within budget.
Shop Owner
Chucks Automotive Service and Repair
10.2010 - 11.2021
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and supplier relationships.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and drive sales growth.
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Hired trained, and supervised a team of employees, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving store goals.
- Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Shop Manager
J and T Trucking
04.2007 - 09.2009
- Diagnosed and repaired heavy diesel engines and components to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed routine maintenance on various diesel equipment, enhancing operational reliability.
- Utilized diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.
- Streamlined workflow in the repair shop, maintaining a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient repairs.
- Rebuilt components including engines, transmissions or braking systems when required instead of replacing with new parts, reducing costs for clients.
- Optimized engine performance with thorough inspections, adjustments, and part replacements as needed.
- Conducted road tests to verify successful completion of repairs before returning vehicles to customers.
- Troubleshot electrical systems using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or specialized software.
- Improved fuel efficiency for fleet vehicles through regular engine tune-ups and optimizations.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Sumter High School
Bushnell, FL05-2004
Skills
- Safety management
- Workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Task delegation
- Fabrication skills
- Equipment operation
- Deadline management
- Equipment usage
- Tool management
- Product inspection
- Job estimating
- Maintenance planning
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Sumter Cars And Trucks
07.2022 - Current
Shop Owner
Chucks Automotive Service and Repair
10.2010 - 11.2021
Shop Manager
J and T Trucking
04.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
South Sumter High School