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Brian P. Croke
Objective
To obtain a full time position in the automotive field.
Summary of qualifications
10+ years of automotive diagnosis, maintenance, and repair experience
5+ years of automotive customer service and quality assurance experience
5+ years of automotive collections experience
Master A.S.E. Certified Technician
State of Illinois teaching certification in Automotive Mechanics, History, and
Technology
Formal training and practical application of IM240 emission and advanced electrical
coursework
Employment
November 2012 - June 2013 Northampton High
Eastville, VA
Automotive Instructor
Formal instruction on Automotive systems.
August 2011 - June 2012 Sterling Morton High
School Cicero, IL
Automotive Instructor
Formal instruction on Automotive systems.
August 2004 - August 2011 The Warranty Group
Chicago, IL
Mechanical Claims Adjuster
Authorize automotive warranty claims
June 2004 - August 2004 FYH Bearing
Schaumburg, IL
Customer Service / Sales
Process incoming orders and or sales quotes regarding mounted bearing units.
June 2001 - December 2004 Independent
Contractor IA, IL, IN
Automotive Repossessor
Retrieves automotive collateral from default accounts, utilizing vast auto
mechanical knowledge and / or persuasive communication skills. Last worked with
Fast Trak Recovery.
March 00 to June 01 Huntington
Learning Center Schaumburg, IL
Assistant Director of Education
Guided and oversaw the teaching floor to include monitoring / modifying lesson plans
and staffing.
April 99 - Aug 99 Jerry
Hagerty Pontiac Villa Park, IL
Automotive Technician
Under limited supervision, diagnosed and repaired complex vehicle problems.
Demonstrated techniques and provided leadership to other technicians in all aspects
of automotive repairs.
March 98 - Feb 99 Consolidated
Service Corp Elk Grove, IL
Fleet Administrator Representative
Coordinated automotive repairs, emergency road side services and various insurance
claims on a case by case basis.
August 97 - March 98 Honda Customer
Service Arlington Hts, IL
Customer Relations Analyst
Expedited resolution of customer issues involving automotive mechanics, policies,
and procedures.
August 96 - June 97 Waubonsie
Valley High School Aurora, IL
Teacher, Auto Mechanics
Provided formal training on automotive technology.
Education & Certifications
1995 Depaul University
Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education and History
1996 College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn IL
Two year automotive program
ASE Master Certification
Volunteer Work
Chicago Youth Programs Work with first through sixth graders from the Cabrini
September 2007 - June Green Community in a Saturday Dreams and mentoring program.
2012
References immediately available upon request