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James Seruga

Westland,MI

Summary

Design leader with a proven track record at IAC Automotive, adept in strategic planning and motivating teams to achieve excellence. Excelled in relationship building and implementing continuous improvements, steering cross-functional teams towards innovation. Skilled in CAD design, demonstrated by refining blueprints and enhancing automotive models. Achieved significant milestones despite challenging deadlines and resource constraints.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Design Leader

IAC Automotive
02.2009 - 01.2025
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Assisted employees on internal systems and assigned duties.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of up to 12 employees in automotive design establishment, worldwide including USA, Mexico and India
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.

Automotive Designer

Collins and Aikman
01.1995 - 02.2009
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Automotive Detailer

International Computer Technologies
02.1991 - 01.1995

Refined and annotated blueprints.

Executed design modifications on CAD models.

Education

Trade School - Automotive Design

Batavia Advanced Automotive Design
Troy, Mi
11.1990

Trade School - Automotive Design

HL Bosca School of Automotive Design
St Clare Shores, Mi
03.1990

Brighton High School
Brighton, MI
05.1984

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Motivating teams
  • Continuous improvements

Timeline

Automotive Design Leader

IAC Automotive
02.2009 - 01.2025

Automotive Designer

Collins and Aikman
01.1995 - 02.2009

Automotive Detailer

International Computer Technologies
02.1991 - 01.1995

Trade School - Automotive Design

Batavia Advanced Automotive Design

Trade School - Automotive Design

HL Bosca School of Automotive Design

Brighton High School
James Seruga