Brian James Wright
Kamloops, BC
250-***-**** cell
Highlights of Qualifications
• 20 years of Automotive Repair, Parts Supply, Service and Collision Centre experience
• Served on the A.R.A Board of Directors 2000-2001
• Award Winner for Superior Customer Service results
• Have assisted in designing and improving related computer programs and applications
• Researched and designed a 7500’ ft Collision Centre – acquired and negotiated all equipment purchases and assisted in the General Contracting
Experience
• 15 years as a manager in the Automotive industry
• 2 years of management experience in a unionized work environment – Teamsters Local 176
• Competent and capable of using a variety of computer systems and programs including but not limited to:
Systems Programs
Mitchell Shop Manager Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Mitchell APS
Audatex
Imex
Autoquote
Westwood
Reynolds & Reynolds
ADP
• Assisted in implementing and achieving ISO14001 and ISO 9000 certification
• History of dramatic and consistent performance and quality results
Employment History
Zimmer Wheaton Pontiac Buick GMC Collision Centre Manager
Kamloops, BC (20 employees)
Jan 2005 – Jun 2010
Fraser Wharves Ltd Shops Supervisor – responsible for
Richmond, BC Mechanical Shop, Collision Centre and
Oct 2001 – Dec 2004 Lexus Inspectors (24 employees)
Boyd Autobody Collision Centre Manager
Port Coquitlam, BC (7 employees)
April 1999 – Sept 2001
Dent Wizard Canada Business Development and Customer
Vancouver, BC Service Manager
Oct 1998 – Mar 1999 (4 contracted mobile crew)
Dean Brothers Collision Assistant Manager (Temporary Position
Vancouver, BC during consolidation)
April 1998 – Sept 1998
Don Beck Collision Collision Centre Manager
Surrey, BC
Oct 1997 – Mar 1998
Employment History continued
Kirmac Collision Collision Centre Manager
Vancouver, BC
Mar 1996 – Oct 1997
Hyundai South Service Manager
London, Ont
Nov 1993 – Jan 1995
South London Nissan Asst Parts Manager & Service Advisor
London, Ont
Jan 1988 – Nov 1993
Canadian Tire Parts Clerk
London, Ont
Mar 1986 – Jan 1988
Work Related Education
2003 – Canadian Professional Management Services – Employee Discipline & Discharge
2002 – Canadian Professional Management Services – Winning Grievances & Arbitrations
2000 – Shark – Ultrasound Measuring System Training (Milwaukee)
1999 – Dent Wizard seminar (St Louis)
1988 – 1992 - Nissan Xtra Home Study Programs
1994 – Hyundai Technician Recognition Program – correspondence studies
Additional Involvement –(extracurricular)
2009 – 2010 Set up Facebook webpage – and associated Help I Crashed My Car application
2002 – 2003 Health and Safety Committee – Fraser Wharves
1996 – 1997 Social Committees – Kirmac
1992 – 1994 Employee Committees
Copies of above awards, certifications, and education available upon request
References available upon request