John Kanewske
Portland,OR
Summary
Results-driven small business owner with expertise in compliance, team collaboration, and process improvement. Developed effective strategies to streamline operations and enhance brand visibility.
In my free time I enjoy learning about and tinkering with computers. When I set my mind to a task I will spend all my waking hours thinking and contemplating, then acting on how to achieve my goals.
My biggest personal achievements when it comes to technology would be teaching myself how to create video game content and subsequently learn programming in-order to facilitate this. I have created and published game modifications that have received over one million total downloads. I've included my website and GitHub links. These are purely geared towards entertainment and do not directly show my technological experience but my hope is that you can gleam from them the type of passion I have for technology.
Thank you for this opportunity and taking the time to consider me for this position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Powderwerx
Molalla, OR
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, improving order accuracy and reducing lead times.
- Established strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms that contributed to cost savings.
- Conducted financial analysis to inform budgeting decisions, optimizing resource allocation for growth initiatives.
Compliance Officer
SMI Lending
Dallas, TX
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed compliance policies ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations.
- Conducted regular audits to identify risks and enhance internal controls.
- Trained staff on compliance procedures and regulatory requirements, increasing awareness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and implement solutions.
Collision Repair Technician
Leif's Collision & Repair
Tigard, OR
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Diagnosed vehicle damage and recommended appropriate repair solutions.
- Executed high-quality structural repairs using various welding techniques.
- Utilized computerized estimating tools to prepare detailed repair cost estimates.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency.
Collision Repair Technician
Tualatin Auto Body
Tualatin, OR
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Mentored junior technicians on advanced repair methods and safety protocols.
- Inspected completed repairs for quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for vehicle repairs.
- Maintained inventory of tools and materials, ensuring readiness for daily operations.
Education
I-Car 2 Year Auto Body Certificate - Collision Repair
Portland Community College
Portland, OR08-2014
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School
Plano, Tx06-2013
Skills
- Self taught Computer enthusiast
- 3d graphic artist (blender, Unity 3d) Self taught
- Novice to intermediate understanding of multiple programming languages (c#, Python, Java, SQL)
- An intense drive and enthusiasm for computers
- Collision Repair specialist
- Small business operations
- Planning and execution
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Powderwerx
07.2021 - Current
Compliance Officer
SMI Lending
05.2020 - 06.2021
Collision Repair Technician
Leif's Collision & Repair
08.2016 - 04.2020
Collision Repair Technician
Tualatin Auto Body
10.2014 - 08.2016
I-Car 2 Year Auto Body Certificate - Collision Repair
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School