James Neff

Shop Owner

All Seasons Automotive

North Liberty, IA

05.2000 - 12.2024

Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Maintained inventory and approved contracts to ensure availability of products for customers.
Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.