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David Sanders

Arjay,KY

Summary

Dynamic Shop Foreman at Short-Redmond Ford with a proven track record in safety management and employee coaching. Enhanced shop productivity through innovative diagnostic tools and efficient scheduling, achieving high customer satisfaction. Skilled in equipment usage and task delegation, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team performance and reduced repair times significantly.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Foreman

Short-Redmond Ford
05.2015 - 02.2023
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Performed daily inspections, diagnosis, repairs, and repair verification on wide range of gasoline and diesel powered vehicles.

Lead Diesel Technician

Cumberland Ford Motors
05.2005 - 05.2015
  • Improved service turnaround time by implementing efficient scheduling practices within the workshop.
  • Troubleshot complex mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools, reducing repair times significantly.
  • Maintained current knowledge of emerging trends in diesel technology through continuous professional development and training.
  • Reduced downtime of equipment by effectively prioritizing and managing workload among team members.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation of work orders using software systems for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Increased shop productivity through the implementation of innovative tools and technologies for diagnostics and repairs.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with prompt and accurate diagnosis of issues in diesel engines.
  • Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Resolved warranty claims swiftly by coordinating with manufacturers'' representatives to ensure proper documentation and processing procedures were followed.
  • Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing diagnostic procedures and repair processes.
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing preventive maintenance and timely repairs on diesel engines.
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by keeping shop areas clean and free from unneeded items.

Education

Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC
05-2005

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Workplace safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Task delegation
  • Deadline management
  • Equipment usage
  • Tool management
  • Job estimating
  • Employee coaching
  • Team Training
  • Worker training

Accomplishments

Senior Master Technician for 10+ consecutive years

Engine Master (gasoline/diesel) 10+ consecutive years

Chassis Master 10+ consecutive years

Drivetrain Master 10+ consecutive years

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Short-Redmond Ford
05.2015 - 02.2023

Lead Diesel Technician

Cumberland Ford Motors
05.2005 - 05.2015

Automotive Technology

Universal Technical Institute