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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Removal and installation, as well asteardown and analysis, of high voltage battery systems andcomponents. Workshop tool operation and maintenance.Laboratory setup, including test benchassembly and construction.Forklift Certified Driver, allowing me to perform logisticduties and battery shipping/staging.High Voltage Level 3 (EFK) - Demonstrates understandingand allows for work on high-voltage vehicle systems as aqualified electrical worker without direct supervision.Fabrication and development of custom solutions to meet testing needs.

Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States

Prototype and Product development - One off specialty and production. CNC Router and Laser operation - Test setups to optimize machine runtime andlaser power settings for each specific material cut. Designed and built custom workstations to increase efficiency in a confinedfootprint.

Hudson, Florida

Analysis: Complete vehicle teardown and detailed inspection for restoration planning w/ photo documentation and parts cataloging/organizationCustomer Service: Working directly with clients to establish a restoration plan to stay on time and within the allocated budget (Setting expectations and providing progress updates at set intervals; relaying issues found/delays.Forklift Operation: Moving heavy, unbalanced loads (vehicle chassis, bodies, and parts for shipping and storage).Technical Review: Of components to ensure parts are compatible within the entire system (required extensive research and calling product support engineers at various companies).Bill of Materials: Ordering, tracking, staging of all parts required for vehicle restoration and pre-installation processes (modification, refinish, or outsourcing i.e. glass and interior work).Electrical System: Complete vehicle wiring harness installation and troubleshooting, 6V to 12V conversions, Gauge cluster rewiring, EFI conversions, inspection, and testing).Industrial Equipment: Proficient knowledge and use of heat cycling paint booths, 240V welding equipment, pneumatic sealing guns, and large sandblasting material removal cabinets.Quality Control: Test drives for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), and water testing of vehicle passenger/trunk compartments.Teamwork: Working/communicating with coworkers, and management to ensure the vehicle flows through each stage of the restoration process (teardown, mechanical, metal fab, body, refinish, electrical, interior, detail).

Lutz

Supervising daily shop operations for productivity and efficiency ensuring show quality fit and finishes on custom vehicle builds and deadlines were met. (Performed final QC checks before vehicles delivered to customer). Sheet Metal Fabrication - Proficient with all fabrication equipment (Englishwheel, Sheet metal brake, Sandbag & Mallet, Planishing hammer, Beverly shear, shrinker/stretcher). Completed vehicle builds that were showcased at SEMA and NSRA winningvarious awards.• Proficient with all fabrication equipment: English wheel, Sheet metal brake, Sandbag / Mallet, Planishing hammer, Beverly shear, shrinker/stretcher etc.• Prototype/ fabricating one off custom parts• Aftermarket Air Conditioning installation• Ensuring show quality finish• Metal Fab / Bodywork • Mig/Tig Welding• Paint Prep• Block sanding• Wet sand /Polish• Custom Interior Fabrication• Engine removal /Install• Wiring harness repair/ Replacement• Maintaining inventory and Ordering parts/Shop materials• Assisting in training new technicians • Shop/ Equipment/ Tool maintenance • Pick up / Delivery of parts & vehicles• Installation of high-performance brake systems such as Wilwood etc. • Collision repair on late model vehicles• Custom Motorcycles• Create and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction. • Continuously learn new technical information and techniques to stay current with rapidly changing technology.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Responsible for machine operation, completing jobs on schedule. • Assisting with delivery/installation to customers• Working closely with owners to ensure quality and craftsmanship. • Ability to read and understand design concepts and blueprints• Machine operation of CNC Plasma table.• Welding MIG/TIG steel, stainless & aluminum• Air suspension systems install / Fabrication• Custom Parts / Sign Design / Prototyping• Sheet metal Fabrication • Powder coating• Vendor Display / Outside Sales / Networking Operations

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Vehicle teardown and inspection - Laying out and listing all items needing replacement and repair. (Estimating repair times and specific repair process needed). Working with shop estimators and external Insurance adjusters to ensurevehicle is repaired to OEM specifications. Reviewing vehicle specific repair data and measurements using dealer-specific systems and 3rd party systems such as All-Data, I-CAR. Diagnosis/repair of vehicle electrical systems, air bags, and wiring harness's dueto collision damage. (Voltmeter, vehicle-specific diagnostic tools).Identifying and replacing damaged mechanical components (Suspension, cooling systems, engine components, exhaust systems)Complete powertrain removal and install for access to vehicle chassis to perform structural repairs. Set up and use of vehicle-specific jig systems to perform frame and structural repairs to the tightest tolerances.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

I operated my own business using skills previously developed. I branched out into custom metalwork fabrication and completed many full custom restorations on classic cars and motorcycles.• Writing estimates• Ordering parts/materials• Customer service satisfaction• Welding /fabrication• Rust repair• Body/paint• Pick up/ delivery of vehicles• Fiberglass• Air ride/ frame building /4 link setups

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

I was responsible for completing ground up restoration projects from start to finish on classic vehicles with a very keen eye to detail. My responsibilities included:• Frame off restorations utilizing a rotisserie• Welding various grades of steel and aluminum• Sheet metal fabrication of unavailable parts• Restoration of all systems and parts • Fiberglass repair• Rust repair• Collision & Frame repair on classic vehicles• Panel replacement & alignment • Documenting restoration parts list• Ordering parts & shop materials• Pick up /delivery of vehicles• Meeting and exceeding customers satisfaction• Body working, Priming and block sanding

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Received training and hands-on experience, repairing vehicles to pre-collision condition• Learned shop operations• Received shop safety training

Extreme Metalshaping Workshop 1 & 2, Metal Fabricator

Automotive Repair And Refinishing Certificate

Automotive Repair methods: - Mechanical - Electrical - Welding Mig / Tig ( Steel, Aluminum) - Collision repair of vehicle structural.