Joe Mears
Fairview,TN
Summary
Professional shop management with extensive experience in overseeing daily operations and team dynamics in fast-paced environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, problem-solving, and achieving results. Skilled in inventory management, diagnostics, and workflow optimization. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to maintaining high standards and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
Volvo Cars Cool Springs
04.2021 - Current
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Directed daily operations of technicians and shop professionals.
- Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work areas.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
Automotive Technician
EuroFix
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Automotive Technician
Darrell Waltrip Volvo
01.2005 - 07.2020
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Supported service advisors in troubleshooting difficult customer concerns regarding vehicle performance issues or irregularities.
- Collaborated with other technicians for efficient problem-solving in challenging repair situations.
Education
Automotive Engineering
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN08-2007
Skills
- Safety management
- Workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Task delegation
- Diagnostic fault tracing
- Leadership mentality
Accomplishments
Brought on to Volvo Cars Cool Springs to aide in the transition to new ownership. Since then Volvo Cars Cool Springs has become the most profitable service department in the Carlock automotive group. Our CSI scores have risen from bottom of the region to currently being number one in our region.
Certification
8 ASE certifications plus L1
Volvo expert certification
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Volvo Cars Cool Springs
04.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
EuroFix
07.2020 - 04.2021
Automotive Technician
Darrell Waltrip Volvo
01.2005 - 07.2020
Automotive Engineering
Nashville State Community College
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