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James Quinlan

West Babylon,NY

Summary

Talented Shop Foreman with 33 years of automotive repair experience. Supervisory position for the last 12 years. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet challenging project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching and motivating employees. Successful at maintaining a safe and effective shop environment. Adept at fabricating materials, welding work and maintaining equipment in good working order. Good budget administrator and schedule manager. Dedicated shop professional familiar with leading teams, operating equipment and managing materials to support shop and field operations. Committed to high performance and safely completing all tasks. Highly skilled Service shop supervisor with 12 years of experience supervising, scheduling and directing employees. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in production of Automotive repair. Focused on monitoring safety in busy and potentially hazardous environment.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Foreman

Rallye Lexus
09.2015 - Current
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Proficient in CDK
  • Performed daily logs for technician hours and ensure they are on track for efficiency
  • Conducted performance reviews each year, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

Shop Foreman / Dispatcher

Bay Ridge Toyota
04.2010 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Directed daily operations of team of [Number] technicians and shop professionals.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.

Master Technician

Rallye Lexus
09.2008 - 04.2010
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Technician

Five Town Toyota / Victory Toyota
03.2000 - 08.2008
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
  • Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.

Auto Mechanic

K & R Auto
06.1990 - 04.2000
  • Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
  • Purchased parts and supplies to manage inventorying stock.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers and other motorized and educational program equipment.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thomas A. Edison High School
Jamaica, NY
06.1990

Skills

  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Supply Requisition
  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • ASE Master Technician
  • Lexus Diagnostic Specialist
  • Interpreting Job Specifications
  • Performance Improvement Strategies

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Rallye Lexus
09.2015 - Current

Shop Foreman / Dispatcher

Bay Ridge Toyota
04.2010 - 09.2015

Master Technician

Rallye Lexus
09.2008 - 04.2010

Technician

Five Town Toyota / Victory Toyota
03.2000 - 08.2008

Auto Mechanic

K & R Auto
06.1990 - 04.2000

High School Diploma -

Thomas A. Edison High School
James Quinlan