Automotive Instructor/Field Engineer

WILLIAM L. GENOVESE

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Dover, NJ ***01

Office: 201-***-**** Home: 973-***-****

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SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

After more than 30 years in the automotive field, I feel I have a great deal to offer. I am computer literate, a team player and a hard worker. I want to expand my horizons and prove my worth in this field.

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. 3/2009 - 3/2010

Remote Field Engineer

• Contracted to BMW to aide in the launch of the new F01and F02 series vehicles as I have a very strong

back ground in electronics and diagnostics.

• Worked directly with the engineering staff to develop and test software and repair

procedures.

• Developed new testing and operational procedures for BMW diagnostic equipment.

• Helped develop and proof operational parameters and diagnostic procedures for bussing networks

including PT-CAN, K-CAN, BYTEFLIGHT, MOST and FLEXRAY.

BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC. 2004 – 2009

BMW STEP Instructor

• Employed by UTI under contract to BMW of North America.

• Senior technical education specialist for BMW STEP Program.

• Love the job but the current economic climate has forced BMW to lay off the contracted employees.

• With over 35 years of automotive expertise I have a lot to offer the industry.

• Developed a great deal of the new curriculum currently being used to conduct the STEP Program.

MIDDLETOWN VOLKSWAGEN, Middletown, NY 2002 – 2004

Shop Manager / Foreman

Helped devise and implement a plan to resurrect a failing dealership. Increased shop productivity by over 50% the first year while improving CSI rating from 57 to 94%

BERNARDSVILLE VOLKSWAGEN, Bernardsville, NJ 2000 – 2002

Shop Foreman

I developed a close working relationship with the staff and management of both the Volkswagen Help Line in Auburn Hills, MI, as well as the East Coast Technical Center in Allendale, NJ. I often worked hand-in-hand with the engineering staff to pinpoint and rectify problems in the field as well as in production.

Received recognition for new diagnostic procedures.

ESSEX SPORTS CARS, Maplewood, NJ 1998 – 2000

“A- Class” Porsche, Audi Technician

Master Porsche and Audi technician. Also consulted by management for ways to improve productivity and improve CSI. My final year saw a CSI rating of 98% for the service department. Unfortunately the dealership was sold to DCH and all employees in the upper pay brackets as well as management were dismissed and replaced with DCH employees.

BELL IMPORTS, Newton, NJ 1994 – 1998

“A- Class” Technician

Served all 5 divisions of Chrysler Corp and as BMW Master Technician.

TOWNE HYUNDAI, Denville, NJ 1991 – 1992

“A-Class” Technician

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CONTINENTAL AUTO SPORT, INC., Randolph NJ 1986 – 1991

President

An independent exotic repair center specializing in Porsche and Audi. I also served as “Head of Product Development” for American Dream Car, Inc. in Bethesda, MD. It was my responsibility to coordinate the design, construction, and testing of all pre- production vehicles to determine final production specifications. These vehicles were tested by several automotive magazines and received rave reviews.

PRESTIGE VOLVO, East Hanover, NJ 1984 – 1986

“A Class” Technician

APCAR RACING, Califon, NJ 1983 – 1984

Crew Chief and Design Consultant for a private Porsche racing team

ESSEX SPORTS CARS, Maplewood, NJ 1982 – 1984

Senior Technician Porsche and Audi divisions

GEARHEART BMW, Denville, NJ 1981 – 1982

Shop Foreman

During this time I was accredited by BMW for formulating several improvements in the diagnostic procedures for Bosch/BMW injection and ignition systems.

HERMAN-MILLER PORSCHE & AUDI, Parsippany, NJ 1975 – 1981

Crew chief, A-Class Technician

Although hired as an A-Class technician, after six months I was appointed crew chief to their factory sponsored racing team. Over the next 5 seasons this team enjoyed 34 first place finishes and established numerous regional and national records.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduated with honors from:

The National Technical Institute at College Park, MD. 1975

Master Certified by:

BMW of North America

Volkswagen of America

Porsche Cars of North America

Audi of North America

Volvo of North America

U.S. Suzuki {car, truck, and motorcycle divisions}

Saturn Corporation

Chrysler Corporation {all divisions}

A.S.E. Master Certified

PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE CURRENT

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