Matthew Butts
Cleveland,NC
Summary
Dedicated automotive professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. The goal is to perform high quality work to produce the best possible product.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Shop Manager
Detroit Speed And Engineering
Mooresville , NC
2011.05 - 2022.09
- As Project Shop Manager, managed all aspects of high-end custom hotrod builds from beginning to end; responded to incoming build inquiries, generated estimate spreadsheets, created build timelines, coordinated build components with vendors, outsourced specialized labor, supervised fabricators, painters, wiring and final assembly technicians, maintained regular and detailed communication with clients, represented company via exposure of projects in various media outlets
- As Project Fabricator, fabricated components for high-end vehicle builds, replaced original sheet metal panels, up-fitted late model engine and transmission packages, built parts to specifications and prints as well as created and shaped freeform type panels and parts as needed, routinely created custom parts for customers based upon customer specific needs; for example, refueling rig and console for BMW used in breaking Guinness World Record for longest drift
- As Test Car Foreman, built and maintained fleet of shop vehicles that were used in product development of new suspension systems, as part of this development, regularly competed on national level in Autocross, Road Race, and Time Attack events
Education
Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC10.2010
Skills
- MIG and TIG Welding
- Sheet Metal Shaping and Forming
- Restoration Type Rust Repair and Panel Replacement
- Integration of modern engines, components, and electronics into classic vehicles
- Building Parts and Components to Specs
- Components and Parts Knowledge
- Customer Service
- Department Oversight
Accomplishments
- 2018 SEMA 35 Under 35 Young Business Leaders of Tomorrow
- 2018 BMW Guinness World Record Team Member for "Greatest Distance Vehicle Drift" and for the world's longest "Twin-Vehicle Drift"
- BF Goodrich Baja 1000 Pit Crew
- Fabrication and Final Assembly of Ken Block's Hoonitruck, traveled with film crew to provide vehicle support
- 2009 NASCAR Angels $25,000 Scholarship Recipient
Timeline
Project Shop Manager
Detroit Speed And Engineering
2011.05 - 2022.09
Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
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