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. Talented Shop Foreman with 18 years of diagnosis experience. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet challenging project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching and motivating employees.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Hanover Auto Team
1830 Carlisle Pike, Hanover Pa 17350
01.2005 - Current
Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment and vehicles.
Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, and schedules.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Directed daily operations of team of 18 technicians and shop professionals.
Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
Farmer
Garvick's Farm
Westminster, MD
06.1993 - 01.2005
Maintained and repaired various farming equipment and property.
Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
Monitored livestock health and administered medication and vaccinations at established intervals.
Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
Identified, isolated and treated diverse pests and diseases in crops and livestock.
Developed and implemented efficient irrigation systems to maximize production.
Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
Fed and watered over 800 steers and hogs animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Carroll High School
Hampstead, MD
06.1993
Skills
Team Training
Diagnostic Procedures
Safety Management
Performance Improvement Strategies
Quality Control
Rebuilding Engines
Mechanical Maintenance
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Corrective Maintenance
Complex Problem-Solving
Customer Satisfaction
Instrumentation Management
Accomplishments
Achieved Quality Champion 7 years running by submitting Quality Product Reports.
Achieved ASE certifications for Master Technician
Certification
Achieved Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Mater Technician
PA Emission and Inspection certified
Refrigerant Certification
volunteer
For the last 6 years I have been a NOCTI evaluator at York County Tech and Adam County Technical Institution. Where I test and evaluate students on their skills. I also volunteer to judge at the PAA Skills Competition in Hershey.