James' InformationLocation: Ottawa, KSTitle: mech.1Experience: 3-6 yearsWilling to Relocate: NoWilling to Travel: No TravelCareer Level: Entry LevelWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2010-10-12 Helpful Links
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JAMES F. POPE
PHONE • E-MAIL ***************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Heavy Equipment Operator
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) certification for Core Curricula in the Standardized Craft Training Curriculum
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I am currently an apprentice to a full service Master Mechanic. Under the shadow of Jim Gainer I have accomplished and learned many skills. These skills include a knowledge of tool use, installation of any part, Motor Rebuilds, Brakes & Wheel bearings, Exhaust, Tune-Up, Transmission Replacement, Engine Repair (including Head Rebuild, Timing Belt/Chain, Flex Plate, ect Suspension, Limited welding experience, Prep work for Paint, & Customer Relations.
Fields I have Limited knowledge include Transmission Rebuild, Use of the scanners necessary to diagnose some problems, Use of the programs used to bring up specification such as torc specs & sequences (However I can use the books if provided &/or quickly learn the use of the programs if provided access) Body Fabrication and Repair.
EDUCATION
G.E.D. 1986 from Johnson Co. Comm. College
NCCER 2002
Equipment Operator Training, INC. 2002
Apprenticeship to Master Mechanic 2006-Current
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb. 1998 - Dec. 2004 P.H. Installations
Owner/Operator 23540 Rolling Meadow Ln.
Land-O-Lakes Fl. 34639
De-installation and re-installation of Cabinets and Trim. Remodel and new instillation, but mostly custom work.
Managed up to 5 employees at a time, and maintained business operation within the regulations of the State of Florida.
Medical Complications due to a snake bite put me down for 3 months and could not manage employees while sick. Lost major contracts due to the inability to perform the contract.
Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2005 Astro Truck Accessories Inc.
Flanging 210 S. Catalpa St.
Garnett Ks, 66032
Started in Sanding booth sanding Lids and Units on a production scale in a Factory atmosphere. Was Promoted to Flanging after roughly 2 months
Left when the company started slashing hours, could not afford to stay.
Sept. 2005 - Dec. 2005 Dales Remodeling
Lead Carpenter Address Unknown
Lead man for a crew in charge of remodeling Burger King restaurants.
Dale lost the contract and it was offered to me. I terminated my employment with Dale for the contract.
Jan. 2006 - Aug. 2006 P.H. Installations
Owner/Operator 23540 Rolling Meadow Ln.
Land-O-Lakes Fl. 34639
Painted Burger Kings state wide as well as various construction type repairs and remodels.
Finished Contract
Aug. 2006 - Current Total Service Center
Apprentice Mechanic 315 S. Maple St.
Garnett Ks, 66032
First 6 Mo. of employment consisted of various carpentry and structural repairs to his building and rental homes. Along with Grounds Maintenance. Around the beginning of 2007 I was asked to work in the shop and have been being trained since. I have gained 90% of my experience and knowledge from Mr. Gainer. Who has a lifetime of experience. I have excelled in this field greatly and now perform most repairs and or part replacements un-assisted.
REFERENCES
Jon Reed, Co-Worker 785-***-****
Allen Heath, Professional 785-***-****