Evin Long
Tradesmen/Technician
Show Low,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a rich background in automotive and technical fields, notably as a Shop Foreman at Avondale Nissan and Owner of Long Automotive and Diesel Repair. Excelled in enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction through expert diagnostics and efficient repair strategies. Skilled in Electronics Maintenance and fostering team growth, achieving significant improvements in service standards. Well versed in Automotive, Diesel, equipment repair and intense difficult diagnostics. Familiar with engine rebuilding, restorations and heavy modifications including Emergency response Lighting and equipment. Years of experience in electrical diagnostics as well as non-standard equipment diagnostics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Long Automotive and Diesel Repair
04.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Cable and Fiber Technician
Cable One
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Performed Diagnoses to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
- Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
- Set up networks and computers for business and residential customers.
- Researched and recommended network and data communications hardware and software.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained accurate documentation of installed fiber optic systems for easy reference during maintenance work.
Contractor
Self Employed
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Manage and Run own company under the name of Hometown Handyman
- Performed engineering plan breakdowns and guides for additions and remodels
- Plumbing
- modern electrical and panel installation as well as breaker addition from 120 to 240 volt circuits with coinduit installation.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment while staying current with both AZ and navajo county code compliances for new builds and remodels.
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Pitroad Automotive
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked directly with customers and both new and existing for complete understanding and planning for proper repair procedure
- Diagnosed every vehicle that was in for advanced level repairs
- Built labor and parts estimates required for each individual repair
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Directed daily operations of team of 4 technicians and shop professionals.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Hired and trained new Apprentice workers to improve efficiency of department and cultivate productive work atmosphere.
Shop Foreman
Avondale Nissan
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked Directly with Engineering teams to develop TSBS recalls and repairs on lemon law buy back cars directly from brand engineers.
- Performed Hiring and firing for all new Apprentices and Master level technicians
- performed Vehicle ride alongs with customers both before and after repairs to verify complaints and repairs.
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Directed daily operations of team of 22 technicians and shop professionals as well as a team of 21 Lube technicians
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated both apprentice and master technician level employees.
Teacher
UTi
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught Diesel engine repair, small engine repair and Advanced Electrical Classes.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
Automotive Master Technician
Tates Auto
05.2012 - 01.2018
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Rotated and balanced tires for even wear.
- Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Education
Level 1 Certification - Construction Engineering
Snowflake High School
Snowflake, AZCertified - Cisco Engineering Technology And Network Topology
Snowflake High School
Snowflake, AZNo Degree - Interactive Digital Media
Snowflake High School
Snowflake, AZASE Master Certifications - Automotive Master Electrical Engineering
Nissan Technician Training
Ontario, CAHigh School Diploma -
Snowflake High School
Snowflake, AZ05.2011
ASE Master Certification -
General Motors Master Technician
Love, TXSkills
- Electronics Maintenance
- Computer Utilization
- Proper Equipment Operation
- Wiring Diagrams
- National Electric Code Understanding
- Operating System Testing
- Electrical Equipment Repair
- New System Installations
- Fuel Systems
- Schematic Understanding
- Project Requirements
- Computer System Connectivity
- Diesel Engines
- Electronic Circuits
- Automated Test Equipment
- Cable Reels
- Software Deployment
- Training Junior Team Members
- Technical Architecture
- Field Measurements
- Fiber Testing
- Safe Moving Operations
- Safe and Practical Use of Bucket truck for Cable operations
- Bucket truck operation
- Ladder and climbing training for High Altitude repairs where trucks are not accessible
- Cisco Wireless
- Performance Testing
- Systems Analysis
- Data Entry
Certification
- Certified Master Technician, General Motor Company
- Certified Master Technician, Nissan Motor Corporation
- Licensed Level 3 Cisco Networking Engineer
- Certified Construction Technician, Skills USA
- Certified AZ 609 HVAC
- Certified AZ Emissions Testing License
- Certified Master Electrical Certification - Nissan
- A1 - A9 ASE Certifications
- Cummins and CAT Engine repair Certifications
- International and FORD Powerstroke Certifications
- Certified in NCTI Jones WiFi Technologies
- Certified in NCTI Jones Fiber Installations
- Certified in NCTI Jones Installation Fields Course
- Certified in Ladder and pole Climbing
- Certified in Driver Safety Operations
- Certified in Driver Accidental Response Courses
- Certified in Red Cross emergency Response and First Aid
References
Bridget Wood - 928-242-2162
Eddie Reegie - 928-228-1073
Ed Eisenhower - 928-358-3259
Frank Chirumbolo - 928-358-8983
Danny Almond - 602-510-4442
Timeline
Owner
Long Automotive and Diesel Repair
04.2023 - Current
Cable and Fiber Technician
Cable One
09.2022 - 04.2023
Contractor
Self Employed
04.2022 - 09.2022
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Pitroad Automotive
01.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher
UTi
01.2019 - 12.2020
Shop Foreman
Avondale Nissan
02.2018 - 01.2021
Automotive Master Technician
Tates Auto
05.2012 - 01.2018
- Certified Master Technician, General Motor Company
- Certified Master Technician, Nissan Motor Corporation
- Licensed Level 3 Cisco Networking Engineer
- Certified Construction Technician, Skills USA
- Certified AZ 609 HVAC
- Certified AZ Emissions Testing License
- Certified Master Electrical Certification - Nissan
- A1 - A9 ASE Certifications
- Cummins and CAT Engine repair Certifications
- International and FORD Powerstroke Certifications
- Certified in NCTI Jones WiFi Technologies
- Certified in NCTI Jones Fiber Installations
- Certified in NCTI Jones Installation Fields Course
- Certified in Ladder and pole Climbing
- Certified in Driver Safety Operations
- Certified in Driver Accidental Response Courses
- Certified in Red Cross emergency Response and First Aid
Level 1 Certification - Construction Engineering
Snowflake High School
Certified - Cisco Engineering Technology And Network Topology
Snowflake High School
No Degree - Interactive Digital Media
Snowflake High School
ASE Master Certifications - Automotive Master Electrical Engineering
Nissan Technician Training
High School Diploma -
Snowflake High School
ASE Master Certification -
General Motors Master Technician
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