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Kevin Jenkins
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Summary
Hardworking teaching professional experienced in all aspects of automotive technology. Leads courses in diagnostics, maintenance, and technology with students of all skill levels. Knowledgeable about preparing lessons and activities that promote learning and advance skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Automotive Instructor
HISD Heights High School
Houston
10.2017 - Current
- Guide students in career exploration, employability skills, and professional conduct, preparing them for post-secondary success.
- Develop and implement high-quality, standards-aligned lesson plans that engage and challenge students while meeting career and technical education (CTE) program goals.
- Maintain accurate records of student performance, industry certifications, and program documentation.
- Engage in district initiatives, contribute to school-wide goals, and take on leadership opportunities where applicable.
Line Lead Supervisor
DriveTime
Houston
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Production Line Leader with excellent supervisory and communication skills understands what it takes to meet production line goals.
- Supervised daily team activities and streamlined workflow processes.
- Handled day-to-day operations of 1000 cars, including inventory management and transportation requests.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Facilitated communication between team members and management.
- Strong ability to complete production assignments within project completion time frames.
Mechanical Inspector
Drive time
Houston
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Job Duties included inspection of car, road test, diagnosis, electrical system check battery, alternator, starting system, inspection of all aspects of suspension, brakes, Air conditioning, heating.
- Open Repair Orders, create a detail inspection report of defective items found, request parts needed and any repairs the technician needs to address, following up, and finalize the estimate following all repairs and a final inspection of repairs complete, and test drive.
Sr. Mechanic / Lead Mechanic
Aecom/Acfirst
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Job Duties included engine diagnosis, repairs to front end, air conditioning, brakes, electrical transmission repair, electrical, driveline, and suspension.
- Supervising over mechanic helpers.
- Delegate work orders from Lead mechanic. Maxpro, MRAPS, RG31 experience.
Instructor
ATI Career Training Center
Houston
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Teach All Aspects of Automotive Curriculum.
- Also responsible for attendance and grade posting, Student advising, tutoring, and retention activities.
Maintenance Mechanics
First Transit
Houston
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Job duties included repair and maintenance of the Metro lift bus fleet - brakes, preventative maintenance, and inspections per DOT and Metro guidelines.
Senior Technician - (QC Inspector)
CarMax Auto Super Store
Houston
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Job duties included state inspections, engine diagnosis, and repairs to front end, air conditioning, brakes, electrical, transmission, driveline, and suspension.
- Created work orders for inspections, submitted parts, and conducted final inspections before delivering vehicles to customers post-repair.
- Instructed technicians on drivability, suspension, brakes, and air conditioning from 2001 to 2003, organizing classes based on workflow and automaker updates.
- Led team of four technicians from 2001-2004, reviewing and approving labor and material costs to ensure profitability.
Technician
AutoNation
Stafford
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Job duties included repairing cars per inspection report and reporting any other failures found.
Line Technician
Sam White Nissan
Houston
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Job duties included OEM scheduled services, repairs to brakes, air conditioning, engine, Front suspension and alignments.
Technician
Sugar Creek Car Diagnosis
Stafford
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Job duties included oil changes, tune-ups, engine diagnosis, repairs to brakes, transmissions, and general vehicle service.
Light Wheel Mechanic 63B-10
U.S. ARMY
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Serviced and repaired vehicles during road calls to maintain mission capability.
- Performed repairs and service on vehicles and equipment received at motor pool to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed Tool Room operations, issuing tools, supplies, and safety equipment to support maintenance activities.
- Also ordered parts as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - business management
Houston Community Colleges
Stafford, TX01-1990
High School Diploma -
Fort Bend Career School
Stafford, TX06-1988
diploma -
Dulles High School
Stafford, TX06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Transportation
US. Army AIT Light Wheel Vehicle School
Columbia, SCSkills
- Engine diagnosis
- A/C troubleshooting
- Brake inspection
- Vehicle repair
- Parts ordering
- Curriculum design
- Program planning
- Teaching strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Mentorship techniques
- Professional conduct
Timeline
CTE Automotive Instructor
HISD Heights High School
10.2017 - Current
Line Lead Supervisor
DriveTime
09.2015 - 10.2017
Mechanical Inspector
Drive time
07.2012 - 09.2015
Sr. Mechanic / Lead Mechanic
Aecom/Acfirst
01.2011 - 12.2012
Instructor
ATI Career Training Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Maintenance Mechanics
First Transit
01.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Technician - (QC Inspector)
CarMax Auto Super Store
01.1998 - 01.2008
Technician
AutoNation
01.1996 - 01.1998
Line Technician
Sam White Nissan
01.1993 - 01.1996
Technician
Sugar Creek Car Diagnosis
01.1991 - 01.1993
Light Wheel Mechanic 63B-10
U.S. ARMY
01.1990 - 01.1991
Associate of Arts - business management
Houston Community Colleges
High School Diploma -
Fort Bend Career School
diploma -
Dulles High School
Some College (No Degree) - Transportation
US. Army AIT Light Wheel Vehicle School