Clinton Thomas
Lake Butler,FL
Summary
Experienced leader with strong 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. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Certified Collision
Gerber Collision and Glass
Macclenny, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Align, measure, extract, and align unibody and framed vehicles accurately.
- Assessed damaged parts and record them along with corresponding part numbers.
- Sustain an up-to-date inventory of all parts.
- Repair damaged metal and aluminum body panels proficiently.
- Perform welding on steel and aluminum unibodies, frames, and sheet metal.
Master Certified Collision Technician
Roundtree Moore Ford Collision Center
Lake City, FL
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely updates on repair progress and addressing concerns proactively.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly performance metrics by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Align, measure, extract, and align unibody and framed vehicles accurately.
- Assess damaged parts and record them along with corresponding part numbers.
Master Certified Collision Technician
Gatorland Collision
Gainesville, FL
10.2015 - 04.2023
- Performed thorough post-repair inspections to ensure all work met or exceeded company standards before returning vehicles to customers.
- Kept up-to-date with industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, including attending workshops and seminars on new technologies and techniques.
- Mentored junior technicians in the proper use of tools and equipment, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing among team members.
- Align, measure, extract, and align unibody and framed vehicles accurately.
- Perform welding on steel and aluminum unibodies, frames, and sheet metal.
Correctional Officer Sergeant
State of Florida, Department of Corrections
Raiford, FL
01.2007 - 08.2015
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
- Maintained order within the facility by enforcing institutional rules and regulations consistently.
- Coordinated with other correctional facilities during transfers of heightened security and high-profile inmates, ensuring smooth transitions between institutions without compromising security protocols.
- Conducted armed transports of heightened security and high-profile inmates to court appearances and outside hospital appointments.
Education
Master Certified Collision Technician - Collision
Toyota University
Gainesville, FL10.2018
Correctional Officer Certification - Corrections
Lake City Community College
Lake City, FL05.2007
Urban Combat, Terrorism, & Weapon Systems
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune And Camp Geiger, NCUnited States Marine
United States Marine Corps
Parris Island, SCSome College (No Degree) - Armed Security
Florida Security School
Lake Wales, FLSome College (No Degree) - Security Officer
Florida Security School
Lake Wales, FLSkills
- Defensive strategies
- Court appearances
- Search and seizure
- Conflict de-escalation
- Contraband identification
Certification
- Statewide Firearm License G 3407789
- Security Officer D 3447448
Timeline
Master Certified Collision
Gerber Collision and Glass
06.2024 - Current
Master Certified Collision Technician
Roundtree Moore Ford Collision Center
04.2023 - 04.2024
Master Certified Collision Technician
Gatorland Collision
10.2015 - 04.2023
Correctional Officer Sergeant
State of Florida, Department of Corrections
01.2007 - 08.2015
Master Certified Collision Technician - Collision
Toyota University
Correctional Officer Certification - Corrections
Lake City Community College
Urban Combat, Terrorism, & Weapon Systems
United States Marine Corps
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
Some College (No Degree) - Armed Security
Florida Security School
Some College (No Degree) - Security Officer
Florida Security School
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