Michael Fielder
DAVISON
Summary
Proven leader of pre-prototype and experimental vehicle build programs, coordinating between design, engineering, production, and suppliers.
Exceptional and organized planner, capable of meeting deadlines in the fast passed world of pre- production operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2025
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of Religion, math, science, reading, writing, and history.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Services Group LLC.
09.2011 - 03.2012
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
Special Education Paraeducator
Dryden Community Schools
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Helped special education teachers determine specific needs for individuals with exceptional needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Experimental Build Engineer
General Motors Corporation (Contract Worker)
01.1999 - 06.2008
- Managed early stage Pre-prototypes (mules) test vehicle programs. Coordinating between engineering, validation, and production to assemble test vehicles.
- Collaborated with designers to develop interface parts to integrate pre production and prototype components into existing production vehicles.
- Built electronic models in Unigrapics to verify buildability of vehicle and to design interface parts. Model was also used to identify areas of base vehicle that would require reworks and modifications.
- Source parts with suppliers to meet build timing.
- Resolve build issue on shop floor during vehicle assembly process.
- Coordinated with specification to verify accuracy of vehicle bill of material.
Experimental Specification Analyst
General Motors
09.1994 - 12.1999
- Responsible to compile bill of material for experimental development vehicles.
- Support engineering and build floor for the assembly of mule and prototype builds.
- Process engineering work orders to adjust bill of material.
- Coordinate show car builds.
Production Specification Analyst
General Motors Co (contract)
03.1992 - 03.1994
- Compile and maintain bill of materials for prototype vehicles.
- Process engineering changes for production and prototype parts.
- Process drawing changes
Parts Counter Person
Al Bennett Ford Sales
12.1990 - 03.1992
- Responsible for service, body shop, wholesale, and retail parts sales. Process parts orders and whole sale shipments.
- Inventory control.
Assistant Parts Manager
Lasco Ford Chrysler
03.1990 - 12.1990
- Responsible for retail, wholesale, and service department sales.
- Inventory control
Parts Department Manager
Classic Ford
06.1988 - 02.1990
- Responsible for day to day operations of the parts department.
- Supervision of parts department employees
Education
Bachelor of Science - Automotive And Heavy Equipment Management
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MIAssociate of Science - Automotive Technology
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Proven leadership in vehicle development and project management
- Effective problem resolution under pressure
- Focused team collaboration
- Detail-oriented planning abilities
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2025
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
09.2013 - 12.2013
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Holy Family Catholic School
01.2012 - 06.2012
Substitute Teacher
Professional Educational Services Group LLC.
09.2011 - 03.2012
Special Education Paraeducator
Dryden Community Schools
03.2011 - 06.2011
Experimental Build Engineer
General Motors Corporation (Contract Worker)
01.1999 - 06.2008
Experimental Specification Analyst
General Motors
09.1994 - 12.1999
Production Specification Analyst
General Motors Co (contract)
03.1992 - 03.1994
Parts Counter Person
Al Bennett Ford Sales
12.1990 - 03.1992
Assistant Parts Manager
Lasco Ford Chrysler
03.1990 - 12.1990
Parts Department Manager
Classic Ford
06.1988 - 02.1990
Bachelor of Science - Automotive And Heavy Equipment Management
Ferris State University
Associate of Science - Automotive Technology
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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