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Tina Rickert

Summary

Dynamic instructional trainer skilled in engaging new hires through innovative teaching strategies and hands-on training. Committed to continuous improvement, I excel in instructional planning and public speaking, inspiring enthusiasm for safety and production processes while ensuring compliance and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Trainer

Challenge Manufacturing
08.2022 - 05.2025

I conducted training for New Hires in the manufacturing facility in safety, PPE, and production processes and procedures. I also provided training and testing in specialized areas including forklift and LOTO. This includes instructing training classes using PowerPoints and videos and hands-on training of the software Plex and gauges. I also conducted tours of the plant and made employee badges and prepared all paperwork needed for each class. I'm proficient in public speaking and turn training information into captivating and inspiring language that gets New Hires excited about their new opportunities ahead of them.

Technical Writer

Mahindra Automotive North America
01.2019 - 06.2020

Documented and Photographed the installation steps for customer installs of accessories on the ROXOR off-road vehicle. I also updated all vehicle manuals, safety labels and sent out bulletins to dealers and internal groups.


*I was sent to Boulder Colorado to document and photograph the complete installation of a full body cover for the ROXOR.

Graphic Installer

Mahindra North American Technical Center
03.2018 - 01.2019

Installed graphics for ROXOR off road vehicles coming off production line. Installed graphics on in-house service vans and did full body vinyl wraps on custom ROXOR vehicles.


*I was able to install the graphics keeping up with production line on my own allowing management to place other installers on the production line.

Uber and Lift Driver

Self Employed Services
10.2016 - 03.2018

Worked nights in the Detroit Metro area giving safe and dependable transportation for my customers.


*Became one of the top drivers in the area

Graphic Designer

Cap 3
10.2016 - 03.2018

Worked remotely from home, as their "in-house" designer. Designed business cards, brochures, and online holiday graphics. Created logos for company software.

Graphic Installer

Roush Automotive
05.2015 - 10.2015

Applied camo to prototype vehicles, worked vehicle retros as a vehicle porter, and also preformed CBT testing and inspections. Other duties included working in front office closing PCN's, filing paperwork, and updating build book illustrations.

Graphic Designer

BizcardXpress
08.2014 - 12.2014

Designed and produced vinyl banners, business cards, vehicle magnets, signs, many different print materials on many different materials. I designed from customer ideas and my own concepts.


* I was able to design items in a timely manner, which raised revenue at the shop substantially, and had many customer referrals from satisfied customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Technology

Baker College
Clinton Township, MI
06-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Baker College
Clinton Township, MI
06-2009

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Design

Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
06-1997

Skills

  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Collaborative learning

Timeline

Instructional Trainer

Challenge Manufacturing
08.2022 - 05.2025

Technical Writer

Mahindra Automotive North America
01.2019 - 06.2020

Graphic Installer

Mahindra North American Technical Center
03.2018 - 01.2019

Uber and Lift Driver

Self Employed Services
10.2016 - 03.2018

Graphic Designer

Cap 3
10.2016 - 03.2018

Graphic Installer

Roush Automotive
05.2015 - 10.2015

Graphic Designer

BizcardXpress
08.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Technology

Baker College

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Baker College

Associate of Applied Science - Auto Body Design

Macomb Community College