Summary
Overview
Work History
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Best in Show - 2 years in a row, 1951 Ford Woody Wagon
Interests
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Douglas Roberts

Hawthorne

Summary

Offering strong foundation in leadership and team coordination, with a passion for Classic Car restoration projects in a competitive but supportive environment. Contributes proactive approach to problem-solving and conflict resolution, combined with ability to quickly grasp new concepts and procedures. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in Classic Car Restoration role.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor ( Judging and Car Show Events)

National Hot Rod Association
06.2003 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks and attention to detail.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows, to create a favorable experience for each entry.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Classic Car Restoration Specialist

Self Employed
08.1994 - 10.2023
  • Educated and successfully communicated with clients ensuring that their expectations and ideas were met and proper maintenance practices after completion of projects, prolonging the life of restored structures.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by managing a team of skilled workers and ensuring proper allocation of resources.
  • Coordinated with local authorities for necessary permits and inspections, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.
  • Managed documentation related to each project, including permits, contracts, budgets, payrolls and schedules.

Skills

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Affiliations

  • National Hot Rod Association

Best in Show - 2 years in a row, 1951 Ford Woody Wagon

After a very long search, the remains of a 1951 Ford Woody was located in Tulsa , Oklahoma, The trashed body was located in a field that at times was flooded due to the crest of the local river. The Woody had rotten wood and rusted out floor pans and the interior was destroyed down to rusted out seat springs.  I hauled the Woody back to Tavares where my shop "The Radical Rod Shop" was located.  I began the rebuilding process. After 900 hours of delegation and rebuilding, I presented this rusting , rotting car to its owners as a transformed, gorgeous, show quality and functional classic automobile.

Interests

My interest in Classic Car Restoration started when I was very young, with one car in particular that caught my eye everytime my dad and I would pass the property where it was housed, (1929 Ford Coup) until the day I owned it My interest and passion for the the Classic Car has not changed after all the years and will be a love of mine until the day I die Until then, I aim to be apart of the new generations of love for this art

Timeline

Supervisor ( Judging and Car Show Events)

National Hot Rod Association
06.2003 - Current

Classic Car Restoration Specialist

Self Employed
08.1994 - 10.2023
Douglas Roberts