Service Manager, Shop Foreman, Quality Control, Automotive Consult

Andrew D Longcore

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After relocating to help take care of elderly parents and working full time at a large

Chevrolet Dealership.

I am very ready back home to VIRGINIA as soon as possible if I have an opportunity

before months end I can put in notice at my Apt. to leave in Aug. but I can stay till end of

Sept. if needed.

I look forward returning to warmer weather, working for a great company and just enjoy

being back.

I have owned and operated two businesses in the last 10 years, and would like the

opportunity to speak with you about my skills, and what I can do for your company.

Experience:

20+ Years Automotive, ASE Certification in Engine, Brakes, and Service Consulting. 10

Years Automotive Management, 10 Years Entrepreneur of my own company. 3 Years

Aircraft Parts Sales,

2015 Presently employed as a service adviser for a Chevy Dealer in Grand Rapids MI.

April 05 Oct 2014

Black Diamond Investment LLC Midlo, VA Parent Company

* Sister Companies to Black Diamond LLC

1.BDI Mobile Vehicle Maintenance Midlothian, VA./

2. Black Diamond Auto Sales of Moseley VA

1. Owner and Operator. On Site Vehicle Maintenance company in the Richmond, VA.

area.

Launched company in 2005, and had growth of 15 25 % per year from the founding of the

company. We provided Automotive Repair and Maintenance to Fleets and Retail Clients

alike. I am ASE Certified in Engine Performance, Engine Diagnostics and Brakes. I was a

sole proprietor, responsible for all aspects of business operation, from turning wrenches,

to meeting with perspective clients at networking events, from purchasing supplies and

working out discounts in purchasing, to paying all the bills and managing office duties.

2. Owner and Operator. Purchase and Sales of Used Cars and Trucks. Licensing,

collecting taxes and fees, registering, and applying temporary 30 day tags. Perform

needed repairs to all vehicles to achieve a problem free vehicle and to pass state

inspection requirements. Including but not limited to Engine replacements, Engine

rebuilding, Transmission replacements, Clutch, brake system and hydraulic system

repairs. Diagnosing and repair confirming operations. Paint and Bodywork. Cleaning and

Detailing.

History:

June 00 - January 05 Midlothian, VA.

CHESTERFIELD DODGE

Service Manager, handling all aspects of the service lane operation, and assisting technicians in

the service garage. Improving CSI ratings with Chrysler, and achieving 5 Star status.

Erich Henkel Dodge Battle Creek, MI.

Assistant Service Manager, Goal improve and grow the service department, assisted the service

department to achieve 5 Star status with the Chrysler Corporation dealerships. Maintained a very

high CSI score and received a number of bonuses from Chrysler as statistics improved.

Don Seelye Ford Kalamazoo, MI.

Service Advisor, Goal improve customer service, service scheduling, raise productivity of the

service department. Was consistently in the top 2 of sales each week for 2 years. Also drove a

race car in the West Michigan area sponsored by Seelye Ford.

Keller Ford Grand Rapids, MI.

Service Dispatcher, Managed the Service Department work load and technician efficiency. Was

in charge of scheduling work into the shop, assigning work to the individual technicians, paying

technicians, looking up labor times and warranty processing.

AMR Corporation Grand Rapids, MI.

Aircraft Parts Sales. Assisted the Parts Department Manager in running the parts department,

servicing aircraft repair personnel with stock and special order parts. Was also in charge of

shipping and receiving, inventory control and building maintenance.

Classic Chevrolet Wyoming, MI.

Quality Control inspector for the Service Department. Duties included verification of all items on

the customers repair order were completed and resolved to boost customer satisfaction. Test drive

with customer or return to technician to satisfactorily repair vehicles.

references upon request

I thank you in advance for your consideration

Andrew Longcore

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