Philip McKee
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Texas State Technical College, I excel in coaching and mentoring, significantly enhancing team performance and student success. My expertise in automotive refinishing and attention to detail have consistently elevated customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate in technical education and collision repair.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Team Lead Auto Collision Dept.
Texas State Technical College
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Texas State Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Developed partnerships with local employers to create internships and job placement opportunities for graduating students.
- Implemented I-CAR certification training in coursework, increasing the employability of program graduates within the industry.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Technician
K-Bars Kustoms
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Completed classic vehicle restoration using various equipment and skills.
- Demonstrated safe and correct repairs often fixing another technicians shortcuts.
- Completed vehicle preparation, masking and refinishing of vehicles.
- Upon completion of refinishing would conduct final detail of vehicle before delivery.
Armor Crewman Section Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2005 - 02.2013
- Mentored junior crew members on best practices for vehicle maintenance, gunnery skills, and overall job proficiency.
- Operated armored vehicles with precision and efficiency during combat operations, contributing to the overall success of the unit.
- Increased mission success rate with thorough pre-mission planning and coordination efforts.
- Ensured optimal functionality of weapons systems through diligent cleaning, inspection, and repair tasks.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and decision-making skills during high-pressure situations, resulting in successful mission completion.
- Participated in numerous joint exercises with allied forces, enhancing cooperation and interoperability between units.
- Evaluated fellow armor crewmen''s performance during training exercises to provide constructive feedback on areas requiring improvement.
- Actively participated in after-action reviews following missions, identifying lessons learned for continuous improvement within the unit.
- Utilized advanced navigation equipment to accurately plot routes and maneuver armored vehicles through challenging terrain.
- Promoted safety among crew members by enforcing strict adherence to standard operating procedures during both training and operational activities.
- Handled ammunition safely, minimizing risk to fellow crew members and weapon systems.
- Supported infantry units during combined arms operations, effectively engaging enemy targets with precision fire from armored platforms.
- Contributed to the development of tactical plans by providing valuable input based on experience and knowledge of armored vehicles.
Automotive Refinish Technician
Thompson Family Dealership Collision Center
03.2001 - 01.2005
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive refinish services in a timely manner.
- Utilized color matching skills to achieve seamless paint finishes, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance on complex repairs or challenging color matches when consulted by fellow technicians.
- Implemented industry best practices for surface preparation, priming, painting, and clear coat application.
Education
Automotive Refinishing Certificate, Auto Collision - Automotive Collision And Managememt
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX05.2015
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Schedule management
- Employee evaluation
- Diversity and inclusion
- Product management
- Relationship building
- Client communication
- Deadline management
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Workflow management
- Project management
- Budget management
- Employee engagement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team supervision
- Safety
- Performance evaluations
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Program Team Lead Auto Collision Dept.
Texas State Technical College
12.2023 - 07.2024
Auto Collision Repair Instructor
Texas State Technical College
08.2017 - 12.2023
Technician
K-Bars Kustoms
05.2015 - 08.2017
Armor Crewman Section Sergeant
U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2005 - 02.2013
Automotive Refinish Technician
Thompson Family Dealership Collision Center
03.2001 - 01.2005
Automotive Refinishing Certificate, Auto Collision - Automotive Collision And Managememt
Texas State Technical College
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