Christopher L. Perkins
La Pine,OR
Summary
Detail oriented individual with a background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Always developing new and old personal skills, with a great work ethic and drive to succeed in any environment.
Thank you for your time and consideration - C. Perkins
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Brake and Alignment Technition
Les Schwab Tires
2022.03 - Current
- Performed test drives on vehicles before inspection to assist with diagnosing problems and after inspection to confirm problem resolution.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or questions regarding vehicle maintenance needs effectively.
- Delivered high-quality results under tight deadlines while maintaining a keen attention to detail and prioritizing safety in all tasks performed.
- Drove and guided vehicles onto vehicle lifts and safely secured vehicles to prevent shift.
Automotive Technician
Kia Motors
2021.01 - 2022.02
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Metal Fabricator
Self-employeed
2015.10 - 2021.11
- During this time I operated my own business fabricating parts and making repairs to farm equipment and machinery in my local area,
- Fabricated and painted custom motorcycles
- Various other consignment projects
- Also attended some college during this time
Forward Observer
US Army National Guard
2011.09 - 2018.09
- Deployed to the Bagram area 2014-2015 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Resolute Support
- Conducted various tasks on and off bases.
- While on base rotation provided high profile personal security to foreign dignitaries and VIP's
- Conducted mounted and dismounted security in Bagram and surrounding areas.
- Provided support to my fellow soldiers in a few engagements.
- Conducted battle damage assessments after fire missions to gauge effectiveness and make necessary adjustments for future engagements.
- Trained junior forward observers in essential skills, resulting in a more capable and efficient team.
- Assisted in the development of operational plans by providing expert input on potential targets and fire support capabilities.
Education
No Degree - Engineering
SWOCC
North Bend, ORSkills
- Critical Thinking Capacity
- Firearms maintenance, awareness and safety
- Vast understanding of cartography and navigation
- Organization and Planning
- Record keeping proficiency
- Physical Stamina and Dexterity
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
Hobbies
Riding and building motorcycles
Working on my long term project car
Playing guitar
Hiking, camping, fishing etc.
Spending quality time with my family
Helping others with their own projects
Afternoons at the gun range practicing
Learning various new things
Timeline
Brake and Alignment Technition
Les Schwab Tires
2022.03 - Current
Automotive Technician
Kia Motors
2021.01 - 2022.02
Metal Fabricator
Self-employeed
2015.10 - 2021.11
Forward Observer
US Army National Guard
2011.09 - 2018.09
No Degree - Engineering
SWOCC
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