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Don Calkins

Shawnee

Summary

Dependable professional with a strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Automotive
Overland Park
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
  • Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
  • Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.

Technician

Doug's Automotive Docs Auto Sales
Kansas City
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Write up tickets for customers and explain service that will be done to vehicles.
  • Order and track down parts for customer vehicles.
  • Diagnose and repair vehicles while providing customer service and satisfaction
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.

Lead Technician

Midas Muffler
Kansas City
07.2020 - 07.2021

Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members, and utilized proven management techniques to cut workflow downtime and maximize revenues.
Conducted tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
Repaired, upgraded, and inspected electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Education

Automotive Certificate - Automotive Mechanics

Highland Community College Technical Center
Atchison, KS
05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science

Highland Community College Technical Center
Atchison, KS

Skills

  • Heating and cooling ASE
  • Engine repair ASE
  • Brake ASE
  • steering and suspension ASE
  • Mac's EPA 609 certification
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Diagnostic testing
  • System repairs
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • System testing
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Automotive technology certificate
  • Industrial welding certificate
  • Industrial welding certification 1G, 2G, 3 G, and 4 G

Timeline

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Automotive
10.2021 - Current

Technician

Doug's Automotive Docs Auto Sales
06.2021 - 10.2021

Lead Technician

Midas Muffler
07.2020 - 07.2021

Automotive Certificate - Automotive Mechanics

Highland Community College Technical Center

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Science

Highland Community College Technical Center