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KEITH SHERLOCK

***********@*****.*** 406-***-**** Kalispell, MT 59901

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.Have over 25 years of hands on mechanical experience.

Skilled Shop Foreman familiar with strategies for keeping team members working well and shop operations moving smoothly to achieve demanding targets. Well-versed in employee training, coaching and motivating techniques. Bringing 10 years of related experience.

Safety Awareness

Safety Management

Team Training

Equipment Usage

Kalispell Toyota Kalispell, MT

Shop Foreman

09/2010 - Current

Developed and implemented shop-wide safety policies and procedures. Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.

Coordinated with other departments to ensure that production goals were met on time.

Provided technical guidance and support to staff members regarding repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machines. Trained new employees on shop processes and procedures as well as operation of machines and equipment.

Identified areas for improvement within the shop to increase efficiency levels.

Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.

Trained, coached and supported staff members to maximize productivity. Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.

5 different employers Mission Valley, MT

Automotive Technician

10/1994 - 09/2010

Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.

Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.

Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs. Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.

Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.

Provided accurate estimates of repair times to customers prior to work Summary

Skills

Experience

being performed.

Assisted in the diagnosis of complex electrical issues using appropriate test equipment.

Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.

Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.

US Army Department

Tactical Satellite Communications

Specialist

Provided operational support for tactical satellite communications systems. Analyzed and troubleshot complex network issues related to tactical satellite communications equipment.

Developed technical documentation for tactical satellite communications operations and maintenance procedures.

American Tech Phoenix, AZ

Certification in Automotive Technology

06/1989

Education and Training

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