ALFREDO F. PARRA

abgsy9@r.postjobfree.com

760-***-****

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

PROVEN TEAM LEADER PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATOR

A top performing Automotive Technician with a 30 year record of

achievement in the Automotive Service Industry, Business Ownership and

excelling in Personnel, Departmental and Operations Management. My

entrepreneurial spirit and relationship building skills have allowed me

to achieve career growth and a special talent for transitioning strategy

into action and achievement. I am looking to utilize my background and

skills with a respected organization that rewards hard work and

innovation.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

? 25 years Journeyman Diesel/Gas experience ? MRAP-U Certified ?

Journeyman Electrical systems ? Journeyman Computer Control Systems ?

Bumper to Bumper Preventative Maintenance services ? Journeyman

Electrical Wiring Schematics Diagnostics ? Journeyman HVAC Service and

repairs ? Proficient in Windows P/Point, Word, Outlook, Excel

? Hazardous waste Management Procedures ? Leadership/Team Building ?

Contract Quality Assurance ? Personal Communications and Effective

writing ? Vehicle Integrated

Management Systems

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DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE

? Incyte: Cummins Laptop Based BAE RG33 MRAP Computer Systems Diagnostics

software.

? Diamond Logic: Navistar Laptop Based MAXPRO MRAP Computer Systems

Diagnostics Software

? Tech-Link: GM specific Diagnostics Platform.

? Snap-On Modis: Foreign and Domestic Vehicle Diagnostic Scanner and

Graphing meter.

? Snap-on MT2500: Foreign and Domestic Vehicle Diagnostic Scanner.

? Snap-On Vantage: Digital Diagnostic DMM, Oscilloscope and Graphing

Meter.

? Fluke: DMM, Oscilloscopes and Graphing Meters.

? Startec: MBZ Laptop Diagnostics platform

? GT-1: BMW Laptop Diagnostics platform

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DoD SECURITY CLEARANCE

SECRET

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IAP WORLWIDE SERVICES - IRAQ (DoD/Government Contract) 04/22/2011 -

Present FLEET MECHANIC Contact: Jason D. Croyl: VOIP (240)

581-5272

? Perform service, maintenance and repairs on client up-armored

automobiles, buses, trucks and tractors. To include up armored MBZ, BMW, GM

Suburban, Toyota Land cruiser, Ford/GM vans and trucks, MBZ, Peterbilt and

International tractor/Trailers and Forklifts up to 55k load capacity. ?

Perform hands-on diagnosis and mechanical repairs as well as A/C,

electrical and computer control systems troubleshooting to the component

level. ? Journeyman level experience with use of technical manuals and

wiring schematics, as well as the use of computer systems

scanners/diagnostic equipment and multi-meters.

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TRINITY AUTO SALES - SAN DIEGO, CA

11/2007 - 04/15/2011 OWNER Contact: 760-***-****

? Buy and sell used cars and trucks ? Perform repairs and reconditioning

as needed on purchased vehicles of all makes and models such as Nissan,

Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land Rover Discovery, Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen,

Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and Domestic General motors, Ford and Chrysler

products; Cars, trucks and minivans, to include ford transport mini-vans.

All Gasoline and diesel systems ? Administer day to day operations with 2

employees on payroll ? Assure high quality of customer satisfaction ?

Developed own advertising ad work ? implement successful, employee

incentive sales and commission program ? Perform review, audit and

correction of employee performance efficiencies and deficiencies ?

Implement all company policies and disciplinary actions

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MANTECH TISC - IRAQ (DoD/Government Contract)

10/2009 - 5/2010

QA SPECIALIST Contact: Human Resources (703)814-

4200

? Ensure that all CJSOTF, BAE RG33 assets are being correctly repaired

throughout Iraq theater and IAW ManTech's SOP and maintenance standards

Identify any maintenance systemic issues related to all MRAP assets that

occur within theater and report to Program Manager ? Perform complete

10,20,30 Maintenance operations and repairs on MRAP assets to include

repairs from IED damages, the replacement of Engines and Transmissions,

repair/replace Meritor and Axletech front and rear axles and their related

components, repair/replacement of all damaged electrical wiring harnesses,

replacement of body parts and body armor, repair/replacement of FSS

electrical and mechanical components, central tire inflation system service

and repairs, ABS, HVAC systems, transmissions, fuel systems, troubleshoot

and repair computer control systems to the component level ? Conduct site

operations inspections, MRAP repair and maintenance audits and inventory

audits as needed of Route Clearance activities and SOCOM Theater's

Maintenance sites, throughout Iraq ? Provide oversight of all MWOs,

upgrades and installation being performed in theater ? Provide updates to

Theater and Corporate of any issues that affect maintenance operations and

logistics ? Ensure that all maintenance and logistics activities are done

safely and in a safe environment ? Ensure all Maintenance sites are

compliant with SOP and HAZMAT guidelines and Regulations ? Implement

corrective action(s) as needed to ensure Government Contract compliance.

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KBR, INC - IRAQ (DoD/Government Contract)

2/2009 - 9/2009

MAINTENANCE FOREMAN Contact: Robert Tailor -

713-***-****

? Lead Eleven repair and maintenance technicians ? Implement all the

processes required to fully execute the requirements of services, repairs

and reconditioning as needed on vehicles of all makes and models such as

Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land Rover Discovery, Toyota land cruiser,

Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and Domestic General motors, Ford and

Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and minivans, to include the European ford

transport mini-vans. All Gasoline and diesel systems ? Also assumed the

responsibility for the Maintenance, Service and Repair of diesel, MRAP

armored tactical trucks up to 25 tons GVW ? Perform complete 10,20,30

Maintenance operations and repairs on MRAP assets to include repairs from

IED damages, the replacement of Engines and transmissions, repair/replace

Meritor and Axletech front and rear axles and their related components,

repair/replacement of all damaged electrical wiring harnesses, replacement

of body armor, repair/replacement of FSS electrical and mechanical

components, central tire inflation system service and repairs, ABS, HVAC

systems, transmissions, fuel systems, troubleshoot and repair computer

control systems to the component level ? Work with materials/Parts

warehouse for the order and acquisition of all necessary parts to

facilitate the service and repair of all in-repair MRAP assets ? Assist in

the implementation and enforcement of safety and HAZMAT programs ? Worked

with multitude Databases to provide the different reports for tracking

service due dates, monthly, quarterly and yearly per unit maintenance,

repair and utilization costs ? Perform review, audit and correction of

employee timesheets before proceeding to payroll department ? Keep

personnel up to date with required safety training classes ? Perform

employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

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ADESA AUTO AUCTION - SAN DIEGO, CA

3/2006 - 3/2007

MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER Contact:

Human Resources - 619-***-****

? Lead, Manage and oversee 20 employees of the Mechanic shop and Detail

Departments ? Consistently maintained a 95% productivity level while

providing comprehensive and material management support ? Plan workload

and manpower as needed on a daily basis ? Perform hands-on diagnosis and

mechanical repairs and reconditioning as needed on Auction vehicles of all

makes and models such as Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land Rover Discovery,

Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and Domestic General

motors, Ford and Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and minivans, to include

the European ford transport mini-vans. All Gasoline and diesel systems ?

Control direct and indirect supplies and expenses for maximum efficiency,

minimum waste and lowest cost per unit possible ? Supervise the

completion of work and assure accurate billing records ? Counsel and

discipline employees, as necessary per Human Resources Guidelines.

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MANHEIM SAN DIEGO AUTO AUCTION - OCEANSIDE, CA 3/2005 - 3/2006

MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER

Contact: Human Resources - 760-***-****

? Lead, Manage and oversee 10 employees in the Automotive Services

Department ? Consistently maintained a 90% productivity level

while providing comprehensive and material management support ? Perform

hands-on diagnostic, repairs and reconditioning as needed on Auction

vehicles of all makes and models such as Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land

Rover Discovery, Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and

Domestic General motors, Ford and Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and

minivans, to include the European ford transport mini-vans. All Gasoline

and diesel systems ? Direct activities of the mechanic

shop to ensure vehicles are repaired in a timely manner and according to

established quality standards ? Supervise the completion of work order

forms to ensure accurate billing records ? Communicate with management

and involved co-workers as required during repair progress to stay abreast

of production, progress and deadlines ? Participate in monthly budget

meetings with Comptroller, General Manager and Department Managers for

Departmental evaluations and corrective actions ? Monitor and evaluate

job performance and conduct performance appraisals.

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AL'S AUTO REPAIR - OCEANSIDE, CA

5/1987 - 5/2003

OWNER/MANAGER Contact: No longer in

business

? Operate and perform in the capacity of working Owner/Manager ? Lead and

oversee several Mechanics in a general automotive service and repair

facility in the repairs and reconditioning of customer vehicles of all

makes and models such as Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land Rover Discovery,

Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and Domestic General

motors, Ford and Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and minivans, to include

the European ford transport mini-vans. All Gasoline and diesel systems ?

Operate and perform the Diagnosis, Service, Repair, and Smog Certification

of gasoline and diesel vehicles ? Maintain and audit extensive parts

inventory ? Perform cost and expense analysis to maximize profit and

control expenses ? Assessed profitability through analysis of financial

statements and ratios ? perform all accounting functions using windows

based accounting software ? Successful Implementation and application of

customer satisfaction procedures to include the greeting of keep customers

informed daily about the progress on their vehicles, keep a daily log of in-

repair vehicles ? Up sell of necessary repairs ? Consistently oversee

final repairs are completed correctly ? Make follow- up contact with

customer to assure customers' satisfaction and loyalty.

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RORICK BUICK, CARLSBAD, CA

1984-1987

DRIVEABILITY

TECHNICIAN Contact: HR Dept., 760-***-****

? Perform in the capacity of Smog Technician, Electrical, HVAC, and

Computer Systems Technician. ? Perform all diagnostics, service, and

repairs on GM (Buick, Cadillac) and dealer acquired used, trade in vehicles

for resale such as; Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ, Land Rover Discovery,

Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda and Domestic General

motors, Ford and Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and minivans. All Gasoline

and diesel systems.

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CARLSBAD MITSUBISHI - CARLSBAD, CA

1981-1984 DRIVEABILITY TECHNICIAN/RECON MANAGER

? Perform all diagnostics and repair on computer control vehicle systems of

new and used gasoline and diesel Mitsubishi automobiles and dealer acquired

used, trade in vehicles for resale such as; Nissan, Toyota, Honda, MBZ,

Land Rover Discovery, Toyota land cruiser, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, Mazda

and Domestic General motors, Ford and Chrysler products; Cars, trucks and

minivans. All Gasoline and diesel systems ? Organized and managed used car

trade-in service department for dealership ? Perform necessary

inspections on used trade-in vehicles ? estimate all necessary repairs to

drive train, Body and interior of vehicle ? Implement all repairs in-

house and by outsourcing some necessary interior and exterior repairs

within the budgeted amounts approved by General Manager.

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EDUCATION

? High Honors Diploma in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Mira Costa Community

college - Oceanside, California 1979 - 1981

? Emphasis on

Automotive Computer Control and Electronic Systems Diagnostics

? 4 years Auto Technology/General Ed. - El Camino High School, Oceanside,

California 1974 - 1978

? 2 years Auto Technology/Business Econ. - MiraCosta College, Oceanside,

California 1979 - 1981

? Smog License and ASE Certifications in A-1, A-6, L-1, A-8, HVAC

1981 - 2011

? Continued education through on-the-job and Company/Manufacturer sponsored

training 1980 - 2011

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

1. HECTOR DEL CASTILLO

Mechanical Designer

Orthodontic Design & Production

Work 760-***-**** ext.16

Cell 760-***-****

2. KIEN LUONG

Program Manager

Sierra Wireless

Work 760-***-****

Cell 760-***-****

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