IAN CHEREPON
Wareham,Massachusetts
Summary
History of improving shop productivity and work efficiency through hands-on management and good decision-making skills. Organized and disciplined with excellent communication, problem-solving and planning abilities. People know me as a merical worker or Scotty from Star Trek because I make amazing things happen using respect from my fellow co-workers to complete tasks. Where there is a will there is a way!!!
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
Premier Volvo Of Cape Cod
Hyannis, MA
04.2011 - Current
- Performed maintenance as per Volvo guidelines
- Performed electrical and mechanical diagnosis on all volvo models
- Performed convertible diagnosis and repair
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Creative Curriculum Consultant
Ken Cook Company
Milwaukie , WI
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with Volvo North America training to develop ASE style tests for new technicians
- Designed and developed exceptional technical course content and lab exercises for instructor presentation or self-paced learning.
- Developed engaging questions related to Volvo repair procedures and diagnostics
- Developed 5 ASE 100 questions tests to Volvo North America's standards
Automotive Technician
Viti Volvo
Hyannis, MA
08.2010 - 04.2011
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Automotive Technician
Volvo Of State College
State College, PA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Performed services and diagnostics on Audi/VW brand vehicles as well with emphasis on water leaks
Car Salesman
Team Toyota
Langhorne, PA
04.2007 - 12.2007
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price and completing purchase contracts,
- Qualified buyers by matching requirements and interests to various car or truck models and discussing finance options.
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty and optional products.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
Education
Volvo SAFE Program
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ07.2010
Automotive Repair And Diagnosis
Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts
Norwood, MA12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV05.2006
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
Monmouth Junction, NJ06.2001
Skills
- Shop maintenance and cleaning
- Training of new technicians
- Electrical diagnosis and repair
- Drivability diagnosis and repair
- Water intrusion repair
- Leadership of between 2-5 technicians
- Assisting technician, sales and parts with automotive difficulties
- Time management to meet promised times for repairs
- Convertible top diagnosis and repair
- Hybrid battery diagnosis and repair
- Full electric vehicle diagnosis and repair
- Parts support in selecting correct parts for all technicians jobs
Certification
Volvo Expert level technician
Volvo PHEV
Volvo EV
ASE Master
Timeline
Creative Curriculum Consultant
Ken Cook Company
01.2018 - 01.2019
Shop Foreman
Premier Volvo Of Cape Cod
04.2011 - Current
Automotive Technician
Viti Volvo
08.2010 - 04.2011
Automotive Technician
Volvo Of State College
08.2009 - 08.2010
Car Salesman
Team Toyota
04.2007 - 12.2007
Volvo SAFE Program
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Automotive Repair And Diagnosis
Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
West Virginia Wesleyan College
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
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