Glenn D. Grimes
**** ********* ****, ******, ** *9251
Cell: 517-***-****
*********@*****.***
CAREER OVERVIEW
To obtain a challenging position in a high quality environment where my resourceful experience
and academic skills will add value to the organizational operations
CORE STRENGTHS
I Car-Trained Very Fast Learner
DOT-Hazmat Trained Adaptive team player
Auto Body Welding Active listening skills
Auto Body Restoration Strong organizational skills
Sheet Metal Shear Sharp problem solver
Sheet Metal Break Energetic work attitude
Sheet Metal Roller Dependable and reliable
Metal Lathe Effective team player
English Wheel Solid independent worker
Planishing Hammer Proficiency with mechanical/electric tools
Metal Working Tools Strong work ethic
Body Panel Replacement Seasoned in conflict resolution
Wet Sanding Troubleshooting proficiency
Block Sanding Work until the job is done
Hunter Suspension Machine Good at following instructions
Tire Machine MS Office
Wheel Balancing Word
Tig Welder
Mig Welder
Stick Welder
Plasma Cutter
Blueprint reading and interpretation
Driving hi-lo
Power Tools
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Knowledge of sheet metal and welding techniques, fabrication
Researched, calmed and rapidly resolved client conflicts to prevent loss of key accounts
In 2000 I was the number 6 Industrial Sales and Service Representative in the country.
I was the US-Karting Crew Chief for a Racing Team from January 1985 to November 2002
until the driver retired from racing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner, 01/2000 to Current
A & G Plowing and Welding Service - Leslie, Michigan
Snow Plowing for customers
Building trailers for customers
Assembled components with hand and power tools
Interpreted prints, drawings and sketches
Installed heat trace tape to tubing and controls and bent large tubing with power bender
Operated welding, press brake, plate rolls, angle and channel rolls and shear
Determine materials, tools and equipment needed for product orders
Oil Service Representative, Industrial Service Representative, 02/1997 to 02/2008
Safety-Kleen Systems Inc - Mason, Michigan
Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed
Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.
From June 1997 to August 2007 I was responsible for services at Michigan International
Speedway (MIS). I would take care of race team needs at the track.
Manager, 04/1993 to 03/1997
Giant Auto Parts Store - Lansing, Michigan
Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity
Organized weekly sales reports for the sales department to track product success
Trained new employees
Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed
Assistant Manager, 04/1991 to 04/1993
Right Parts Auto Store - Lansing, Michigan
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges
Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity
Organized weekly sales reports for the sales department to track product success
Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Pursuing: Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration, 2015
Lansing Community College - Lansing, Michigan, USA
Current GPA: 3.56 Dean’s List
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I am I-Car Trained in Automotive Collision repair
I am 2 classes short of my degree
I will be graduating with a associates degree in Automotive Collision Repair and Restoration in
spring of 2015
2 Year Associate Degree: Welding Technology, 2014
Lansing Community College - Lansing, Michigan, USA
I will be graduating with a two year associates degree in welding technology in December
2014.
Minor in Automotive Technology: Automotive Technology Degree
Lansing Community College - Lansing, Michigan, USA
I am I-Car Trained in Electrical Theory Classes
I am I-Car Trained in Suspension