Jason Harley Abney
**** ******** **., *****, ** *0403 Mobile 859-***-****
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OBJECTIVE Project Management or Engineering Position in an Automotive
Manufacturing Environment.
PROFILE Over a decade of experience in Automotive Manufacturing at all
levels of the business - specific experience in manufacturing
drivetrain parts for Toyota, Honda, and Nissan.
EDUCATION Eastern Kentucky University - Richmond, KY B.S. in
Industrial Technology
Emphasis on C.A.D. - December 2003
Central Kentucky Vocational College - Lexington, KY A.S. in
Machine /Tool Technology
Emphasis on CNC Programming - May, 2000
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) - Orlando, FL Certificate
Motorcycle Technology
Emphasis on Harley-Davidson - April 2009 Top Technician
RECOGNIZED QUALIFICATIONS
Engineering and Maintenance Management
Project Manager for several successful multi-million dollar
project line installations
Budget and Schedule Preparation and Management
Kaizen, JIT, and Lean Manufacturing Experience
New CNC Machine First-Run Verifications and Start-up
Multi-Contractor Management
CNC Tooling and Machine Evaluations, Upgrades, and
Procurements
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Eastern Kentucky University - Distinguished Senior of
Industrial Technology, 2003-2004
EMPLOYMENT
Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Richmond, KY Engineering and
Maintenance Manager 01/2012-Present
Manage all company engineers and maintenance
personnel, continuous improvement planning and
implementation for CNC manufacturing (~30%
increase in tool life in target areas, total
cost savings ~$100K/yr), prepare and manage
budgets and schedules for continuous
improvement, source vendors, prepare and present
status to customer management (U.S. and Japan).
Implement Green approaches to decrease energy
costs (savings ~$150K/yr)
Webasto Roof Systems, Inc., Lexington, KY
Manufacturing Engineer 09/2007 - 04/2008
Support production activities, troubleshoot
equipment, implement most efficient repairs.
Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Richmond, KY Staff Engineer
07/1999 - 09/2007
Project management, CNC machine
troubleshooting, tool optimization studies,
budget management, training associates and
creating work instructions. Led a multi-
disciplinary group in several $1M+ facility
improvement projects. Project completed on time
and under budget.
Rocket Harley-Davidson, Madison, AL Service Technician
04/2010 - 12/2011
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair customer
motorcycles on both V-twin and metric brands;
Service, tires, electrical, Power Commanders,
and accessories.
Big-D's Cycles, Arab, AL Service Manager
05/2009 - 04/2010
Customer service, budget and inventory
management, work scheduling, technician
training, and continued technician services
resulting in a 20% increase in overall
business.