Kenneth Burrell

*** ******** **. • Houston, TX 77073 • 281-***-****• Kenneth Burrell aduqk5@r.postjobfree.com

Businessman ~ Father ~ Auto Mechanics Technician & Educator ~ Team Leader/Mentor

• Excellent presentation & communication skills. • Fluent in the art of motivation and persuasion.

• Expertise in building/leading high-performance teams. • Computer proficient – MS Office Suite 2003

• Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities and meet deadlines.

• Astute education professional whose out-of-the-box concepts deliver position-and-bottom-line results.

• Dynamic problem solver with the ability to target inefficiencies and immediately devise effective solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALDINE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Automotive classroom teacher 2018 - present

Graduate Research Assistant, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 2010 - 2015

Department of Aviation, Science & Technology

Conduct research on emissions testing and the development of emissions technologies master’s degree in Transportation (Compensated Study Program)

T-Truck/Wrecker Operator, Metropolitan Transit Authority, Houston, TX 2006-2018 Fix-repair, or Tow Metro Buses to designate garages

Trainer- Fuel Delivery

Trains staff to operate, load, unload, and deliver bulk fuel to METRO facilities 2006-2018

Transformation Analysis 2010- 2013

Facilitates while working with departments at Metro assisting them to become more effective and efficient

Using Lean. (Floater)

Automotive Instructor, Houston Community College, Northeast. 2006 - 2008

Teaches Engine repair, Engine diagnosis, Engine performance

Houston Fire Department, Houston, TX 2002- 2006

Mechanic Level III

Facilitate vehicle service distribution. Assist in the distribution and collection of district assessments /analysis. Engine Overhauls, Tune-ups, Oil Changes, Water Pump Replacements, Valve Cover Gaskets, Brake Jobs, Alignments, Front-end Work, Air Conditioning, and Heating Repairs. This position required the use of, all hand tools, power tools, and any equipment necessary to complete the job along with the ability to read schematics and shop manuals to diagnose and repair any work set forth by the work order.

Earned outstanding Conduct Reviews 4.95+ EPE rating and Attendance Awards and No Rechecks or Accidents (requiring missed work) for 4 yrs. continuously.

Cannibalization of Vehicles, Wrecking Units disposed at Auction generating $5M in City cash flow.

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance repairs on over 4K HFD vehicles.

Diagnose problems, personally repair and road test vehicles valued at $300K+.

Ability to repair electrical vehicles based on electrical schematics and use diagnostic charts from shop manuals.

Steward of a $2.5 M+ maintenance budget & $500 K shop inventory.

Burrell’s Mobile Tech, Houston, Texas 1990 - Present

Owner/Operator

Coordinate. operations of 4-bay automotive service centers. Self-motivated, able to set effective priorities and meet deadlines.

Directs 15 staff (6Technicians & 9 wrecker drivers) in top quality control while supervising the maintenance of equipment and repairs on all automobiles which led to several 36-month periods without accident.

Steward of a $1M+ business responsible for payroll, AR & AP as well as $250K shop inventory.

Trained 100+ mechanics with extensive knowledge of automotive technology.

Provided service for over 20,000 foreign & domestic automobiles.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A decade of experience as a Service Technician for seven of the largest new car dealerships/service centers in the Houston area. Mastered the following equipment in 25 years: Brake Lathes, Tire Wheel Balancers, A/C Recovery Machines, Oscilloscopes, Scan Tools, Alignment Machines, and Engine Analyzers.

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX Graduation Date: 2014,

Master’s Degree in Transportation Planning & Development confirmed 2015

Instructor/Mentor: Dr. Carol Abel Lewis Former METRO Board member

Lean Certification, Houston Tv,

Certification -Yellow Belt streamlining the process

to make work more efficient Certification Date: July. 2011

Villanova University, (online)

Six Sigma Certification, Houston, TX Certification Date: January. 2011

Certification - Green Belt

University of Phoenix, Houston, TX Graduated: June 2008 GPA 3.6.

BA in Business Management

Texas Southern University, Houston, TX

Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics (92 hrs.) Graduated: 1984

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

ASE Certification – Engine Repair, Brakes, Steering & Suspension, Heating & AC.

Ford Motor Company Certification.

Licensed by State of Texas – Certified Vehicle Inspector – Air Check Texas

Licensed Tow Truck Operator, City of Houston and Harris County, State of Texas

Truck and Bus recovery certification

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