David K ("Dave") Field Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

All Makes Collision Centre, operating as Woodridge Autobody, has a staff of 30. It is a division of the Wood Automotive Group consisting of seven dealerships including brands such as Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Lincoln, Ram and Volkswagen. and one pre-owned dealer, housing nearly 620 employees.• A senior member of a four-person team that increased gross revenue over 2 million annually over the past 7 years by implementing more effective operating procedures within the Company, maintaining a high level of profitability, customer satisfaction and staff moral.• Managed repair and paint departments, which met industry standards set forth by insurance providers, using OEM repairs procedures and KPI’s to improve shop production cycle times.• Had a staff of 14 who reported directly to myself within the company for daily production meetings, interpretation of repair estimates, and resolution of conflict using effective communication platforms, resulting in a healthy and productive work environment. • Built strong relationships with managers within the group by processing warranty repairs in a timely manner, minimizing the downtime incurred by the customer and dealerships.• Generated a quality control program resulting in a less than 1.5 percent comeback ratio, saving the company over $50,000 dollars.• Increased gross profit percentage by 2 to 5% on sublet repairs by establishing alliances and lasting business relationships with third party vendors.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

BRC Group is a commercial vehicle, repair and refurbishment facility with locations in Canada and the United States. They are known as an industry leading service provider across North America for heavy duty truck and trailer, Motorcoach, transit and recreational vehicle repairs.• Help develop and manage a transit refurbishment program for the City of Calgary, Edmonton and BC Transit.• Reviewed public tender documents from provincial and municipal unionized sectors to establish a program that will meet or exceed budget constraints and timeline parameters.• Lead a team of over 40 shop personnel, while mentoring apprentices new to the industry to ensure customer satisfaction and company profitability were met to the highest standards.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Worked in a team environment producing quality repairs to transit buses, motor coaches, trucks maximizing profitability for the company.• Very proficient in all aspects of repair process, including frame, mechanical, aluminum, fiberglass, welding and fabrication.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Field Ventures Inc. performs high quality restoration services for classic muscle cars, including some featured at the Barrett Jackson Auctions.• Performed high quality restoration service on classic muscle cars, specialized in full body off restorations, including drivetrain rebuilds, suspension upgrades, upholstery, and full paint and body services.• Imported and exported vehicles to the United States, developing alliances with third party vendors to accommodate shipping, documentation and monitor currency exchange rates to maximize profits within the company.• Completed and obtained AMVIC License course required to buy and sell motor vehicle products.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Big Rig Collision is a family owned and operated heavy equipment, transit, motorcoach, repair and refurbishment facility servicing the transportation, oil and gas industry across Canada and North America.• Developed and built long standing relationships with current customers while obtaining new clients from the transportation, oil and gas industry to increase revenue.• Managed a parts and supply system creating partnerships with vendors to produce a gross profit margin of over 25%, while keeping inventory and carrying costs to a minimum.• Help create a team environment where all staff were included in producing an outstanding customer loyalty program.• Wrote estimates and direct repair contracts for some of the largest transportation companies including Greyhound Lines, Canadian Fracmaster, Superior Pressure Vessels; all of them leaders in their prospective industries.

• Lead a staff of 12 in both body and paint departments, ensuring proper repair and refinish procedures were implemented to produce an outstanding customer satisfaction experience.• Managed the parts and materials division of the company building lasting relationships with sublet vendors and suppliers.

• Served as an apprentice from 1986 to 1989, and as a journeyman from 1989 to 1993, producing outstanding quality as an individual or part of a team.• Performed repairs on substrates including aluminum, steel, fibreglass, as well as welding and metal fabrication.

Autobody Mechanic, Automotive Repair

B.Sc. In Geophysics (Incomplete)

Incomplete due to crash in oil markets forcing a shift in my planned career path.