Rosemary Sternotti
Naples
Summary
Motorcycle Technicians / Metal Fabricator with over 27 years of successful experience in repairs, preventative maintenance and and recognizing vehicle safety issues. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in motorcycle industry. Strengths in wiring and fuel injection certified backed by training at S&S, Dynojet, and Thunder-Max. Machinist, Bridgeport/Mill,Lathe: operate, set up tooling. Mount parts to be modified/ metal stock to fabricate parts such motor plates, spacers, bracketets etc. hand port and polish heads and intakes useing die-grinders
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Autobody Technician
Ionnatta Hot Rods
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Optimized workshop space usage, effectively organizing tools and equipment.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
Body Shop Assistant/ Metal Fabricator/Auto tech
Barr's Performance Restoration
12.2018 - 07.2023
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality
- Migwelded and tigwelded structural and body pieces on repairs with great skill and accuracy
- Custom metal fabrication and welding when needed
- Disassemble vehicle for paint and body work
- Assist in preparing for paint then reassemble vehicle
- R&R parts, perform services in mechanical shop
- Buff polishing and detailing
Owner/Motorcycle Tech/Machinist & Metalfab/ Crew Chief
Damn Nasty Motorcycles
10.2013 - 11.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets and accounts
- Input income and expense details into quickbooks to track business finances and address variances
- Ensure licensing was current and building up to code
- Remained up-to-date on current American made motorcycle trends and attended over 8 tradeshows per year to view and research for resale
- Arranged and secured materials in chucks & fixtures
- Set up and ran Mills and lathe machinery to produce exceptional products for Industry needs
- Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components
- Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on principles, industry practices and company procedures
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Input income and expense details into quickbooks to track business finances and address variances
- Founded and managed JSR a manufacturing business for originally designed parts
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across Industry operations
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress
- Operated and maintained mill and lathe machines customize and or fabricate parts
- Ensured proper use of materials and equipment
- Used various machining techniques to produce quality parts
- Hand port cylinder heads and intake manifolds to gain horsepower and efficiency
- Consistently exceeded work expectations by utilizing welding techniques, engineering requirements and metallurgic knowledge
Diesel Mechanic
Custom And Performance Cycle Center
08.1992 - 10.2001
- Company Overview: Closed NJ location opened in Florida
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions
- Connected vehicles to test panels and dyno for diagnostic testing, measuring for performance indicators such as ignition timing and generator output to identify faults
- Replaced and maintained accessory parts, including headlights, handlebar controls and mufflers for functional or aesthetic reasons
- Sold parts fabricated in-house to clients and distributors to enhance profits and promote long-term loyalty
- Excellent wiring skills, including tidying up, tracking issues and repairs, upgrades, extensions, led lighting systems, complete wiring of aftermarket radio, amplifiers and speakers
- Fuel injection certified
- Worked with clients to develop plans for vehicle customization, including ordering, installing and aligning parts and performing detail work
- Conferred with clients to establish nature of defects or malfunctions affecting vehicle operations
- Diagnosed problems by listening to running vehicles, conducting visual inspections and dismantling systems to inspect internal components
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Product issues
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide proper service
- Served as Crew Chief for JSR' NHRA Top Fuel Harley team for 15 years
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team and company representative
- Attended over 30 competitions spanning 4 sanctions including NHRA, AHDRA, AMRA and ManCup each year and brought back many ranked wins, championships records and awards
- I was voted Lady of the year in 2009
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie
- Closed NJ location opened in Florida
Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps Motor Transport
11.1991 - 10.2000
Education
Certified Fuel injection specialist - Brazing, Stick, Mig And Tig Welding: Welding Steel, Aluminum And Stainless
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
Naples, FL05.2020
Certified Diesel Mechanic -
USMC Diesel Mechanic School
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC10.2000
High School Diploma -
New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle, NY06.1991
Skills
- Metalworking
- Bodywork knowledge
- Auto body repair
- Shop fabrication expert
- Metal inspection
- Sheet metal installation
- Metallurgy
- Body preparation
- Sheet metal installation expert
- Metal Fabrication
- Motorcycle technician
- Diesel technician
- Auto technician
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Ionnatta Hot Rods
07.2023 - Current
Body Shop Assistant/ Metal Fabricator/Auto tech
Barr's Performance Restoration
12.2018 - 07.2023
Owner/Motorcycle Tech/Machinist & Metalfab/ Crew Chief
Damn Nasty Motorcycles
10.2013 - 11.2018
Diesel Mechanic
Custom And Performance Cycle Center
08.1992 - 10.2001
Diesel Mechanic
United States Marine Corps Motor Transport
11.1991 - 10.2000
Certified Diesel Mechanic -
USMC Diesel Mechanic School
High School Diploma -
New Rochelle High School
Certified Fuel injection specialist - Brazing, Stick, Mig And Tig Welding: Welding Steel, Aluminum And Stainless
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology
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