John F. Adams
Grabill,IN
Summary
DEPENDABLE, HARD WORKING, TEAM PLAYER WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, HEAVY MACHINERY, METAL PARTS FABRICATION AND SOME WELDING. ALSO EXCELLENT INSIDE & OUTSIDE SALES BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND COMPUTER SKILLS.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BAD DAD CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE FINISHES
01.2011 - Current
- CUSTOMER SERVICE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, PHONE SALES REGARDING OUR COMPLETE PRODUCT LINE.
AUTO, LIGHT & HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN
FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES
FORT WAYNE
01.2007 - 01.2011
- MAINTAIN AND REPAIR POLICE, FIRE & ALL MISC. EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ROPPEL INDUSTRIES
01.2004 - 01.2007
- PERFORMING SAME DUTYS AS PREVIOUSLY LISTED.
MOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
AIRBAG SERVICE
01.2003 - 01.2004
- SPECIALIZING IN ESTIMATING, INSTALLING & DIAGNOSING AUTOMOTIVE INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS & PYROTECHNIC SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ROPPEL INDUSTRIES
01.1999 - 01.2003
- PERFORM OUTSIDE SALES AND COUNTER SALES DUTIES, AND ALSO PROVIDE CUSTOMER AND WAREHOUSE PRODUCT TECHNICAL SUPPORT. ALSO INVOLVED WITH WAREHOUSE, INVENTORY AND PRICING DECISION MAKING.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
MAPLEWOOD SHELL SERVICE CTR.
01.1997 - 01.1999
- AUTO AND LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR, CUSTOMER QUOTES, ORDERING PARTS AND FINAL CUSTOMER CONTACT AND BILLING.
OWNER/OPERATOR
MATCO TOOLS FRANCHISE (2 TERRITORIES)
01.1993 - 01.1997
- OUTSIDE SALES, ADVERTISING/PROMOTION, INVENTORY CONTROL, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/COLLECTIONS, BUSINESS AND TAX PLANNING. COMPUTER EXPERIENCE IN ASPECTS OF FINANCE, ORDERING AND INVENTORY CONTROL. GROSS SALES IN EXCESS OF $250,000 ANNUALLY.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
SUMMIT CITY FORD/DIMENSION FORD
01.1988 - 01.1993
- SPECIALIZE IN ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS, PASSIVE RESTRAINT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR
MACDONALD MACHINERY CO. INC.
01.1986 - 01.1988
- DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS, GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES, DRIVELINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. ALSO WELDING AND METAL FABRICATION.
Education
Automotive Service Technology Degree -
ITT Technical Institute
High School - undefined
Bishop Dwenger High School
01.1982
Skills
- Proficient in computer applications
- PERSONAL COMPUTER/WINDOWS
Certification
- A.S.E. CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIAN
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY CERTIFIED/ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL, ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE, GASOLINE ENGINE OPERATION AND ELECTRICAL.
- CERTIFIED AIRBAG HANDLING & SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
- MACS AIR CONDITIONING CERTIFICATION IN CFC12 RECYCLING AND SERVICE PROCEDURES
- LEVEL 1 E.V.T. CERTIFICATION
- CLASS B CDL W / AIR BRAKES
Timeline
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
BAD DAD CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE FINISHES
01.2011 - Current
AUTO, LIGHT & HEAVY TRUCK TECHNICIAN
FIRST VEHICLE SERVICES
01.2007 - 01.2011
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ROPPEL INDUSTRIES
01.2004 - 01.2007
MOBILE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
AIRBAG SERVICE
01.2003 - 01.2004
SALES REPRESENTATIVE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ROPPEL INDUSTRIES
01.1999 - 01.2003
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
MAPLEWOOD SHELL SERVICE CTR.
01.1997 - 01.1999
OWNER/OPERATOR
MATCO TOOLS FRANCHISE (2 TERRITORIES)
01.1993 - 01.1997
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
SUMMIT CITY FORD/DIMENSION FORD
01.1988 - 01.1993
HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR
MACDONALD MACHINERY CO. INC.
01.1986 - 01.1988
High School - undefined
Bishop Dwenger High School
Automotive Service Technology Degree -
ITT Technical Institute