Overview
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Education
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James Tapp

Aurora,CO

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Repair Business Owner

Tapps Garage
05.1968 - 03.2021
  • 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.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Francis DeSale
Denver, CO
06.1960

Skills

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
  • Preparing Work Orders
  • Fluid Changes
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Customer Orders
  • Testing Devices
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Specification Reading
  • Labor Costs
  • Work Orders and Documentation
  • Job Scheduling
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Work Area Cleanliness
  • Customer Service
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Work Orders
  • Computerized Diagnostics
  • ASE Certification
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Safety Practices
  • Quality Assurance
  • Tool Oversight
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Team Collaboration
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Employee Performance
  • New Employee Training
  • Safety Procedures
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Vehicle Supervision
  • Safety Meetings
  • Vehicle Construction

Timeline

High School Diploma -

St Francis DeSale

Auto Repair Business Owner

Tapps Garage
05.1968 - 03.2021
James Tapp