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Cody Grubbs

Automotive Technician
Fayetteville,AR

Summary

I have over 20 years of Automotive repair experience. I was taught Transmission and Engine rebuilding by two of the most experienced Transmission builders in Northwest Arkansas Phillip Grubbs and John Grubbs with nearly 100 years of Automotive experience between them. I also have 9 years of Fleet mechanic experience with heavy duty box trucks and flatbed vehicles.

I have experience with Microsoft office keeping track of purchase orders and logging in shipments from multiple manufacturers, coordinating Temporary and Full time workers (up to ten at a time) on large commercial jobsites(University of Arkansas/Lindsey Apartments/Regional Hospitals/Joplin Power Company/Fedex warehouses).

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fleet Mechanic/ Shipping and Receiving Manager

Kitchen Distributors
Fayetteville, AR
07.2013 - 12.2021

Negotiated with [Number] different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of [Number]%.

  • Monitored and reported on transportation costs and properly filed shipping documents.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.

Fleet Mechanic Duties:

Diagnoses potential vehicle malfunctions for the purpose of determining needed vehicle repairs and/or replacements. Maintains documentation (e.g. vehicle maintenance records, recall notices, inventory list) for the purpose of ensuring fleet is maintained, and in correct working order. Repairs vehicles for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment in safe operating condition. • Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns. Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of vehicles in safe operating condition.

Transmission Rebuilder

John's Transmission
Fayetteville, AR
02.2003 - 05.2013
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
  • Retained accurate records of purchases and sales.
  • Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
  • Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Supervised and mentored two team members and facilitated daily service operations to drive business growth.
  • Worked on American, Japanese and European vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Gave accurate quotes on needed repair work, fully educating customers on possible options and plans of action.

Education

High School Diploma -

Prairie Grove High School
Prairie Grove, AR
08.1997 - 05.2000

Associate of Science - Anthropology

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
09.2012 - Current

Skills

20 Years of Automotive repair specializing in Transmission and Engine Repair of Foreign and Domestic vehicles

GM Electrical Certification 2003 (Spring Hill Tennessee)

Microsoft Office

Shipment Processing

Shipping and Receiving

Inventory Auditing

Invoicing familiarity

Troubleshooting malfunctions

Diagnosing faults

Staff Supervision

Cost reduction

Engine rebuilds

Transmissions

Auto diagnostics

Timeline

Fleet Mechanic/ Shipping and Receiving Manager

Kitchen Distributors
07.2013 - 12.2021

Associate of Science - Anthropology

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
09.2012 - Current

Transmission Rebuilder

John's Transmission
02.2003 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Prairie Grove High School
08.1997 - 05.2000
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