John Atkins
Summary
Seasoned Master Technician of 20 years in all makes and models including heavy equipment with history of improving shop productivity and efficiency through hands-on management and excellent communication skills. Can keep team members on task to optimize work flow safely with the fix it right the first time mentality. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking, and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Knowledge to diagnose vehicles with both the old school style and new age style required.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Shop Owner
Specialized Automotive & Diesel LLC
Mountain Home, AR
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Family owned business with duties that included all book keeping, accounts payable / receiving, scheduling, payroll, staffing, writing up work orders, parts ordering, and dealing with the public daily.
- Maintaining the day to day functions of a business that grosses anywhere from $500K-700K a year.
- Maintaining the status of an authorized repair facility for many fleet and warranty companies.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Full service diesel shop.
Owner/Operator
JMA Transport LLC
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
Technician
Summit Ford
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Automotive Shop Owner
Auto Worx
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
- Managed day to day functions of the business.
- Full service automotive and diesel repair shop.
- Maintaining vehicles for road crews, and used car dealers.
- Performed paint and body work as well as custom suspension work.
Automotive Shop Owner
Auto Worx
Ocala, FL
2010 - 2014
- Full service automotive and diesel repair shop.
- Maintaining vehicles for road crews, and used car dealers.
- Paint and body as well as custom suspension work.
- Managed a team of 3-5 employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunnellon High School
Dunnellon, FL05.1999
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Profit and Loss
- Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Labor Costs
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Overseeing Garage Operations
Timeline
Automotive Shop Owner
Specialized Automotive & Diesel LLC
03.2022 - 06.2023
Owner/Operator
JMA Transport LLC
01.2020 - 03.2022
Technician
Summit Ford
11.2018 - 01.2020
Automotive Shop Owner
Auto Worx
03.2014 - 11.2018
Automotive Shop Owner
Auto Worx
2010 - 2014
High School Diploma -
Dunnellon High School
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