Frank G Brown

***** ***** **** **

EDWARDSBURG, MI 49112 US

Phone: 269-***-**** E-mail: acfzss@r.postjobfree.com

Abilities and Experience:

Over 30 years experience in automotive and mechanical professions including over 18 years as a master

technician in new car dealerships and independent repair facilities. Proficient in all aspects of automotive repair

including automatic transmissions and engine drivability and diagnostics. Possess a strong background in

electricity and electronics; can use most electronic test instruments including volt / ohm meters, current probes,

signal tracers, oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, automotive diagnostic systems, exhaust gas analyzers

and more.

Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Power Point, Access and Excel. Have experience with SAP, Movex

and other specialty databases. Experience includes operating systems DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000

Professional, XP, Windows 8.1, Vista and Google Chrome OS

Employment History:

Process Documentation/ Quality Assurance Lead / Mechanical Inspector

08/2010 to present ABC Bus Companies 504 South Oakland Ave, Nappanee, IN 46550

Perform detailed inspections of MCI 102-DL3 and G4500 motor coaches as

units pass through the refurbishment process. Responsible for quality control

and final certification of bus air brakes function and stopping ability. Manage

and control all documentation, both written and photographic..

Develop and write training material and process’s (visual aids) for both technical

training and process quality control.

06/2000 - 05/2009

Technical Specialist / Automotive Tech Writer

Robert Bosch Corporation / Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds

New Carlisle, IN

Was assigned to the Durability Group while at the Bosch Automotive Proving Grounds. Primary job duties were

test program management and technical writing. Managed accelerated durability test programs on a variety of

vehicles such as automobiles, recreational vehicles, military vehicles and heavy duty trucks and trailers.

Functioned as the primary contact for all vehicles assigned to me and was responsible for all aspects of testing

including evaluating incidents for varied length of tests, customer and engineering contact and composing and

writing a final test report. Also heavily involved in the training of technicians and providing various technical

support. While at Bosch I was on the "5S" committee and the champion for the proving grounds. I also

participated in lean engineering studies, giving group lectures on the program.

Nissan Master Technician

08/1994 - 06/2000

Bill Frank Nissan/ Subaru

South Bend, IN

Job duties included all aspects of automotive repairs, specializing in Nissan vehicles. I was a certified Nissan

Master Technician and was authorized to perform all repairs on Nissan vehicles including all warranty work. I

wrote numerous automotive tips and articles, which were published in a monthly Nissan technician magazine.

Nissan Master Technician

12/1990 - 08/1994

Harbor Automotive Group

Michigan City, IN

Job duties included all aspects of automotive diagnostics and repairs on both Nissan and General Motors

vehicles..

Education History:

Issuing Institution or Training Center

Qualification

Course of Study

Valparaiso Technical Institute

1-1/2 Year Study

Electronics Technology

Portage High School

High School Diploma

General High School Curriculum

Additional Studies at this school: Two years automotive shop classes; Two years electricity and Electronics classes.

Nissan Training Center

School Certificate

Auto Technician, specialized classes

Nissan Training Center

Tech Certificate

Technology Update classes (2013)

Attended and completed specialized automotive technician training classes hosted by Nissan Corporation while

employed as a automotive technician in order to obtain Nissan Master Technician status

General Motors Corporation Training Center

School Certificate

Specialized Automotive Technician classes

Attended and completed specialized automotive classes including new technology updates. Classes were hosted by

General Motors Corporation.

09/2000

Indiana University South Bend

School Certificate

Interpersonal Communication

11/2000

Indiana University South Bend

School Certificate

Considering Supervision

08/2000

Indiana University South Bend

School Certificate

Effective Business / Technical Writing

03/2001

Bendix

School Certificate

Heavy Duty Air Brake Systems and Components

12/2001

Indiana Institute of Technology

1 Year study

Management Information Systems

While attending night classes at Indiana Institute of Technology I completed the following courses:

English Composition 1 and English Composition 2, Business Mathematics, Marketing, and Principals of Management.

Certifications:

Certification Title

Issuing Organization

Status

Expiration Date

Master Automobile Technician

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

Current

06/30/2019

Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

Current

06/30/2019

Transit Bus Technician

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

Current

06/30/2019

Advanced Level Specialist (L1)

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)

Current

06/30/2019

Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence

Current

N/A

Collision Technician

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence

Current

06/30/2019

ASIA/ASE "World Class" Technician

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence

Current

N/A

Nissan Technician

Nissan Motor Corporation

Current

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