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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Personal History
References
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Jeffrey Richardson

Lutz

Summary

Talented professional offering several years of experience in performing quality repairs and maintenance by analyzing situation and determining best course of action. Focused on delivering quality work while training new employees to complete duties and maintain records of completed work.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification

Work History

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Total Car Care
New Tampa
01.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
  • Identified areas where improvements could be made in terms of system efficiency or cost savings.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
  • Recommended corrective and preventive actions to boost product reliability.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Implemented changes to improve system performance or reliability.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current technology trends.
  • Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, manuals and related documentation to complete mechanical tasks.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products or services.
  • Tested components, assemblies and systems to diagnose problems.
  • Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
  • Entered and distributed work orders to other technicians.
  • Assisted junior technicians in resolving complex technical problems.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
  • Provided technical support to customers and staff on a variety of hardware and software issues.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Lead Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
New Tampa
12.2017 - 01.2019

Diagnosed and repaired customers vehicles in a timely and efficient manner to deliver customers vehicles in fully repaired condition.

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Total Car Care
New Tampa
01.1993 - 12.2017

Resolved complex repair issues including driveability, electrical, and mechanical based on customer complaint and symptoms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Tampa College
Tampa, FL
08-1991

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Illinois Central College
Peoria, IL
07-1983

High School Diploma -

Woodruff High School
Peoria, IL
06-1981

Skills

  • Testing and repair
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Schematics interpretation
  • System testing
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical troubleshooting

Certification

ASE certified master technician. ASE certified L1 technician. MACS certified air conditioning technician. Bridgestone certified Engine Management Strategies technician. Society of Automotive Engineers member.

Affiliations

I enjoy spending time with my wife, grandchildren and my dogs. I enjoy doing home repairs as needed and spending time at the gun range and travelling.

Personal History

I graduated from Illinois Central College with an Associates degree in Auto Mechanics and I graduated from Tampa College with a degree in Criminal Justice. I have over 40 years of experience in the automotive business and I am seeking an instructional role to teach new technicians who are interested in getting into the automotive field. I feel my experience and education are beneficial in teach new technicians what an automotive career can do for them.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Total Car Care
01.2019 - Current

Lead Technician

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
12.2017 - 01.2019

Lead Technician

Tires Plus Total Car Care
01.1993 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Tampa College

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Illinois Central College

High School Diploma -

Woodruff High School
Jeffrey Richardson