Gabriel Shepherd
COUNTRY CHEVROLET
North Vernon
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Safety-focused and mechanically adept Professional targeting a transition into a Refinery or Pipeline Operator role. Relocation-ready and offering extensive experience in shop management, mechanical troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record of managing high-volume workflows, maintaining strict safety standards (OSHA-10 cert), and utilizing hand tools for mechanical assembly and repair. Adept at process monitoring, equipment maintenance oversight, and executing meticulous documentation under strict checklist discipline.
Work History
Auto Body Shop Manager
2 Years 9 Months- Direct daily industrial shop operations, ensuring 100% compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations affecting hazardous repair environments.
- Utilize a wide range of precision hand tools, and mechanical hardware to oversee and execute complex structural and mechanical repairs.
- Supervise, train, and mentor technicians on heavy equipment operation, rigorous safety procedures, and strict quality control measures.
- Manage inventory levels for specialized tools, safety gear, and chemical supplies; coordinate directly with vendors to eliminate operational downtime.
- Audit and implement strict quality control and preventative safety measures, drastically reducing workplace incidents and workflow bottlenecks.
- Generate technical, data-driven reports tracking project timelines, mechanical setbacks, and structural repair progress.
Insurance Claims Adjuster
4 Years 1 Month- Conducted rigorous, highly detailed field evaluations of mechanical damages, structural integrity, and fluid system leaks to estimate complex repair costs.
- Interpreted technical specifications and collaborated with heavy mechanical repair facilities to verify appropriate repair methods and safety metrics.
- Documented findings inside high-volume data management systems with extreme accuracy to comply with strict regulatory guidelines.
- Optimized claims processing workflows, identifying inefficiencies to drive structural cost-savings and accelerate cycle times.
Trades Account Representative / Sales
1 Year 6 Months- Managed commercial accounts and conducted technical demonstrations of industrial tooling, construction safety equipment, and skilled trade capabilities.
- Utilized specialized software to track project pipelines, manage client assets, and negotiate heavy labor contracts.
Estimator & Project Coordinator / Sales
2 Years- Partnered closely with structural installation teams to ensure project accuracy, safety compliance, and materials quality control on-site.
- Developed custom technical solutions based on architectural specifications, structural loads, and strict client budgets.
Education
- Aviation Management
Skills
Safety & Compliance: OSHA Standards
Hazard Identification
LOTO (Lock-Out/Tag-Out) Awareness
Compliance Oversight
Operations & Maintenance: Rotating Equipment Maintenance
Hand & Power Tool Proficiency
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Technical Skills: Precision Blueprints/Schematics
Fluid/Materials Flow
Component Disassembly & Reassembly
Preventive Maintenance
Leadership & Logistics: Team Leadership
Vendor Management
Detailed Incident/Progress Reporting
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
- FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)
Timeline
Auto Body Shop Manager
COUNTRY CHEVROLET
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
Insurance Claims Adjuster
GEICO
10.2019 - 11.2023Read More
Trades Account Representative / Sales
TRADESMEN INTERNATIONAL
04.2018 - 10.2019Read More
Estimator & Project Coordinator / Sales
PETERS ROOFING
04.2016 - 04.2018Read More
Indiana State University
from Aviation Management
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