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Michael Dimond

Homer,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented, results-driven manager and automotive repair diagnostician with over 25 years of diverse experience. Proven ability to lead high-performing repair teams in fast-paced, deadline-drive, and demanding shop environments. Natural leader with excellent critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, analytical, and communication skills. Cultivate and maintain strong, lasting business relationships with customers in order to maximize revenue generation. Proactively identify methods of increasing efficiency/productivity and reducing costs through effective team leadership. History of improving shop productivity and work efficiency through hands-on management and good decision-making skills. Organized and disciplined with excellent communication, problem-solving and planning abilities. Dedicated shop professional familiar with leading teams, operating equipment and managing materials to support shop and field operations. Committed to high performance and safely completing all tasks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanic Shop Foreman

European Service Center
11.2023 - Current

Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Established a proactive maintenance program for shop tools and equipment that extended their lifespan while reducing repair expenses.
  • Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, enabling faster turnaround times without compromising quality standards.
  • Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
  • Directed daily operations of team of 5 technicians and shop professionals.

Automotive Shop Engineer / Diagnostician

Rocco’s European Garage
10.2014 - 08.2023
  • Efficiently allocate day-to-day shop workflow to maximize productivity and control the flow of vehicle repairs
  • Preform future Employee interviews as well as 2 day working interview, determine Technician’s level and grade
  • Teach and assist all employees on learning new and old automotive theory and techniques.
  • Leveraged data-driven decision-making to identify opportunities for process enhancements, leading to significant cost savings.
  • Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.

Automotive Mechanic

Road Britannia
05.2012 - 10.2014
  • Primarily responsible for diagnosing and resolving computer, electrical, and mechanical problems on vehicles
  • Developed accurate vehicle repair estimates by computing cost of labor and necessary replacement parts
  • Communicated with customers to capitalize on opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional repairs.

Shop Foreman / Assistant Manager

Auto Tune Inc.
04.2009 - 05.2012
  • Worked closely with the manager to assist in coordinating daily operations of a repair shop with 29 employees
  • Confirmed vehicle repairs for resale on public lots; supervise the fully functional automotive repair and body shop.

Automotive Mechanic

Godwin European Auto Repair
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics

Automotive & Diesel College
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Shop Management
  • Customer Service
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Electrical Systems
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Cost & Price Estimates
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Relationship Management
  • Productivity Optimization
  • Business Development

Certification

ASE certified Master Technician

Recent Experience

  • Rocco’s European Garage, Roswell, GA, 10/01/14, Present, Automotive Shop Engineer / Diagnostician, Efficiently allocate day-to-day shop workflow to maximize productivity and control the flow of vehicle repairs., Preform future Employee interviews as well as 2 day working interview, determine Technician’s level and grade., Teach and assist all employees on learning new and old automotive theory and techniques.
  • Road Britannia, Buckhead, GA, 05/01/12, 10/01/14, Automotive Mechanic, Primarily responsible for diagnosing and resolving computer, electrical, and mechanical problems on vehicles., Developed accurate vehicle repair estimates by computing the cost of labor and necessary replacement parts., Communicated with customers to capitalize on opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional repairs.
  • Auto Tune Inc., Forest Park, GA, 04/01/09, 05/01/12, Shop Foreman / Assistant Manager, Worked closely with the manager to assist in coordinating daily operations of a repair shop with 29 employees., Confirmed vehicle repairs for resale on public lots; supervise the fully functional automotive repair and body shop.

Personal Information

Title: Automotive Shop Manager

Timeline

Mechanic Shop Foreman

European Service Center
11.2023 - Current

Automotive Shop Engineer / Diagnostician

Rocco’s European Garage
10.2014 - 08.2023

Automotive Mechanic

Road Britannia
05.2012 - 10.2014

Shop Foreman / Assistant Manager

Auto Tune Inc.
04.2009 - 05.2012

Automotive Mechanic

Godwin European Auto Repair
01.2008 - 01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics

Automotive & Diesel College
ASE certified Master Technician
Michael Dimond