Chris Salmonson

Current projects:

• Successfully diagnosed and repaired 19 trouble codes on 2016 Audi Q5 (#2 cylinder no compression) using Snap On Zues scanner
• Successfully diagnosed and repaired 2016 Chevrolet supercharged Camaro (starter and wiring melting from excessive header heat)
• Successfully diagnosed and aligned in excess of 30 cars and trucks on John Bean alignment.
• Successfully diagnosed and repaired 12 trouble codes on 2009 Audi A4 (camshaft timing)
• Serviced over 100 + satisfied customer vehicles in two months.

• Maintained farm equipment, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, diesel pumps, buses, vans, cars, small gas and diesel equipment.
• Diagnosed and prepared detailed parts list for purchasing.
• Performed mechanical repairs, welding and fabrication, tire changes (including split rims), suspension, electrical, brakes, heating, air-conditioning, tune-ups, alignments, preventive and routine maintenance.
• Maintained current vehicle safety and repair records, lube oil and filter changes, ensured that all equipment was in proper working order before work began.
• Maintained motor pool vehicles, transmission rebuilds, engine replacements, AC rebuild and charging, brakes, tuneups, preventive and routine maintenance.
• Performed safety and emissions inspections.
• Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
• Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
• Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
• Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars light trucks and farm equipment.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.

● Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability in the petroleum and refined oil industry

● Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.

● Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

● Represented the organization at conferences, events, networking activities., as needed.

● Served as a member of the Company's Board of Directors since October 2000.

● Negotiated the minority interest of Nika Oil, a Russian company to open the oil pipeline from Russia to Latvia on the Baltic Sea.

● Negotiated the joint venture with a Government located in the Caribbean to jointly trade petroleum and oil.

Manama, Bahrain

● Since 1989 have been employed as a financial advisor and in 1994 provided with Power of Attorney for the ruling family member of Bahrain.

● Developed financial plans and strategies tailored to clients' interests.

● Conducted detailed analysis of clients' current financial situation, including risk assessment, cash flow management, and multi- jurisdictional transactions.

● Analyzed potential investments such as company acquisitions in real estate, commodity purchases, trade finance, and currency exchanges.

● Negotiated charter party and transportation agreements.

● Engaged in a multi-faceted career specializing in international business and finance, primarily operating out of: The Peoples Republic of China; Jakarta, Indonesia; Manila, Philippines; Moscow, Russia and the Middle East primarily in Manama, Bahrain; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Baghdad, Iraq; Amman, Jordan.

Have experience in matters concerning trade and project finance, international negotiations, and Chinese and Indonesian currency conversion efforts.

Commissioned Automotive Technician. Safety checks, complete brake overhauls, rebuilding calipers in house, rotor and drum cutting, electrical, charging, air conditioning rebuild and charging (R-12), tuneups, suspension, alignments, preventive and routine maintenance.

Heavy equipment mechanic - diagnosed, maintained and repaired all equipment, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, diesel pumps, vans, cars, small gas and diesel equipment, concrete saws, etc.. Diagnosed and prepared detailed parts list for purchasing. Performed mechanical repairs, welding and fabrication, tire changes (even split rims), suspension, electrical, brakes, heating, air-conditioning, tune-ups, preventive and routine maintenance, maintained current vehicle safety and repair records and logs of operation for over 130 pieces of equipment, lube oil and filter changes, ensured that all equipment was in proper working order before work began.

Full service fuel pump attendant, cashier and mechanic - performed preventive maintenance, lube oil and filter changes, brakes, tune-ups, engine repairs, air conditioning charging and repairs.

Assembly of all bicycles, lawn mowers, yard equipment, display items, and customer purchases. Maintained inventory, stocked shelves, routine minor maintenance, shipping and receiving.