STEPHEN SCHEPANOWSKI

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Chatham, ON

N7M 6K1

519-***-**** Cell

RESUME HIGHLIGHTS

OVER 7 YEARS OF AUTOMOTIVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DIPLOMA from ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

PRESIDENT OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT ST. CLAIR COLLEGE

EXCELLENT PROBLEM SOVLING & PEOPLE SKILLS

KAIZEN & EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION TRAINING

REDUCED DEPARTMENTAL SCRAP RATE BY 50%

PROVEN SALES TRACK RECORD WITH OVER 7 YEARS SALES

EXPERIENCE

WORK HISTORY

Grand East Mini Storage, Chatham, Ontario (Aug 2010 – Aug 2012)

General Manager: Performed all of the function necessary for running a profitable mini

storage business from the collection of cash and accounts receiveable and the renting of

storage units to complete building and lawn maintenance for a 82 unit storage business

with over 10 acres of land.

Victoria Hyundai, Victoria, BC (Sept 2009 – July 2010)

Sales Rep: Performed all of the functions necessary for selling both new and used cars at

an extremely high volume dealership. Averaged between 180 to 220 cars sold every

month for the entire dealership.

AquaShear, North Vancouver, BC ( Dec 2007 – Present)

Sales Rep: a small water jet cutting company cut almost any material using a water jet

table

Travel through the greater Vancouver area maintaining existing customer accounts as

well as expanding and growing new business through cold calling.

Van Kesteren Hyundai, Chatham, Ontario ( April 2006- Sept 2007 )

Used Car Manager : Performed all of the functions necessary for selling both new and

used cars, as well as running the entire used car lot, located across the street from the

main dealership.

Schepco Holdings Ltd. ( July 2003 - April 2006 )

Manager: I took care of all the daily functions of maintaining two different coin-

operated car wash facilities, one located in Tilbury and one in Windsor approximately 90

kilometers apart. Duties included maintaining all of the various equipment including

pumps, vacuums and electric motors. Plus the repairs to all the various vending machines

located on site, as well as the general up keep of the entire property. Stocking vending

machines and dealing with all the purchasing needs. Plus the handling of cash for the

money machine, stocking and restocking as well dealing with customer complaints or

concerns.

Arvin Meritor, Tilbury, Ontario ( July 2002 - July 2003 )

Production Supervisor: After leaving Meritor four years earlier I returned in 2002, after

another supervisor was in a serious car accident. I was in charge of the entire shop floor

(consisting of approx. 220 employees at that time) on either the afternoon or midnight

shift. ( see next page under meritor for further detail ) left to work with my father.

Andrea Lanoue - Pontiac - Buick - GMC, Tilbury, Ontario ( Oct. 2001 - April 2002)

Sales & Leasing Consultant: I wanted to work at a much busier dealership, in order to

give this new career path a solid chance, to see if it would be profitable. I gave car sales

approx. one year in this pursuit. The opportunity to return to the automotive

manufacturing sector a rose. So I once again returned to this type of work, as it was a

much more stable position, with a company I had previously worked with for many years.

Mike Pearce - Chev - Olds - Cadillac, Leamington, Ontario ( April 2001 - Oct. 2001 )

Sales & Leasing Consultant: I obtained my automotive sales license from OMVIC and I

truly enjoyed working in the automotive business at the retail level. This was a big

change from past work experience, but I found it to be rewarding, in helping clients to

make their automotive purchasing decisions.

KS Centoco Wheel Corporation, Tilbury, Ontario ( March 2000 - February 2001 )

Process Engineer: This is a tier 1 automotive supplier for the Chrysler Corp. They

manufacture aluminum die cast steering wheels. They also have reaction injection and

plastic injection molding departments as well. I was responsible for improving the

processes in all of these departments and finding ways to cut costs and improve

productivity. I quoted various jobs and conducted projects of varying nature from start to

finish. Unfortunately due to market conditions I was laid -off.

Hull - Thompson, Windsor, Ontario ( Oct. 1999 - March 2000 )

Shift Manager: This is a cold-rolled steel forming plant. I was responsible for the daily

activities involved with all aspects of running the entire shop floor. Co-ordinating the

unionized employees as well as outside contractors, while ensuring all requirements for

QS 9000 were maintained and production schedules were met. They went out of business.

Collins & Aikman, Kitchener, Ontario ( April 1999 - Oct. 1999 )

Shift Supervisor: This is a tier 1 automotive parts manufacturing plant. They

manufacture vinyl for the internal use in passenger cars and light trucks for such

companies as Chrysler, Mercedes and Honda. I worked on a rotating 3 - shift basis in a

unionized environment performing all of the various functions listed in the next section

titled “Meritor”.

Meritor Automotive, Tilbury, Ontario ( May 1993 - April 1999 )

November 1998 I was promoted to :

Production Supervisor: I was in charge of the Brake Assembly, Rivet & Grind, Bracket

Fabrication, Brake Shoe Departments, Stockroom and Lift Trucks. While conforming to

QS 9000 quality standards in an extremely fast paces environment. I ensured that all

production schedules were met or exceeded. I was always striving for ways to improve

efficiency and quality while maintaining a positive and sake working environment for the

unionized employees on the shop floor. Due to the large number of departments I was

responsible for, I spent a great deal of my time handling conflicts with the union per the

collective agreement.

May 1998 I was promoted to :

Production Supervisor: In charge of the Rivet & Grind, Bracket Fabrication, Brake

Shoe Departments, Stockroom and Lift Trucks

September 1996 I was promoted to:

Production Supervisor: In charge of the Bracket Fabrication, Brake Shoe Departments,

Stockroom and Lift Trucks

February 1996 I was promoted to :

Production Supervisor: In charge of the Brake Assembly department, which was the

largest department at that time, ( approx. 200 employees) while conforming to QS 9000

quality standards in an extremely fast paced environment, I ensured that all production

schedules were met or exceeded. I always strived for ways to improve efficiency and

quality while maintaining a positive and safe working environment for the unionized

employees on the shop floor.

General Laborer: in the Brake Assembly Department

May 1994 graduated college, started full time employment

May 1993 hired as a part time employee, while finishing college.

Seimens Automotive, Tilbury, Ontario ( Oct. 1992- May 1993 )

General Laborer: Part time position, worked on weekends while attending college,

performed various tasks including SPC and operated various blow molding and injection

molding machines.

Vandersluis Homes Construction, Blenheim, Ontario ( summer of 1992 )

Carpenter assistant: Part time, required for the completion of one house. Duties

included framing, roofing and the installation of doors and windows.

Schep's Construction, Windsor Ontario, ( 1984 - 1991)

Worked when required over a period of seven years. Duties included framing. roofing,

painting and dry walling for various projects

Skiman Corporation, Windsor Ontario, ( 1985 - 1987 )

Technician/Driver: Maintained a Video game route consisting of over 300 locations

spread from Windsor to Hamilton. Performed scheduled maintenance, trouble shooting,

collection of money, scheduled and executed the moving of equipment from one location

to location.

Schep's Subs. Windsor, Ontario ( 1985 - 1987)

Co-Manager: Over-saw the daily operations of a small business complex with the

proprietor. the complex consisted of a sub shop, laundry mat and a video arcade. Duties

included scheduling, personnel management, inventory, purchasing and the maintenance

of equipment.

EDUCATION

Graduated with a Mechanical Engineering Technology/ Energy Management

Diploma,

May 1994 from St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology, Chatham, Ontario

Program included:

Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, HVAC Applications, Manufacturing

Processes, Air Conditioning Technology, Electronic Sensor & Controls, Strengths of

Materials, Energy Management, Management Accounting and Auto-Cad level I & II

Graduated 1985 with O.S.S.G.D. ( Advanced Level ) from John McGregor Secondary

School, Cecile Avenue, Chatham, Ontario

ADDITIONAL COURSES STUDIED

MS Word -- MS Lotus -- MS Lotus Notes -- Kaizen -- Fords 8-D Problem Solving

Effective Management -- Effective Supervision -- Root Cause Analysis -- MS Excell

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Was a Student member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-

Conditioning Engineers ( A.S.H.R.A.E.) 1992 - 1994

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES

President of Student Government St Clair College, Thames Campus ( 1993 - 1994 )

Vice-President of the Student Government St Clair College for the 1992 - 93

Academic year

Mechanical Engineering Technology Director Student Government ( 1991 - 1992 )

AVAILABILITY

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