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Darren Smith

Carleton,NS

Summary

  • Works well in a team environment as well as solo
  • Level 1 Trained Firefighter with 14 years experience. Currently captain of #1 pumper.
  • Experience with heavy equipment including man lifts, loader and snow removal equipment
  • Previous certification in Fall Arrest and Confined Work Spaces
  • Have used multiple types of computer based management systems and data input
  • Highly motivated for any training available
  • Been a member of the Safety Committee with all employment

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager/Shop Forman

CarStar Little Chevrolet
11.2022 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.

Automotive Technician

Gordon Muise Service Center
05.2019 - 11.2022
  • automotive service and repair

Production Manager/Shop Foreman

Yarmouth CarStar
05.2018 - 05.2019

Please refer to current employment as all tasks are the same.

Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman

Tusket Ford
02.2012 - 05.2018
  • completed all necessary training to become Ford Master Techinician
  • promoted to Shop Foreman

Automotive Technician and Transmission Specialist

McNicol's Transmision and Performance
09.2009 - 02.2012
  • automotive service and repair
  • performance modification
  • transmission rebuilding

Automotive Technician

Gordon Muise Service Center
08.2007 - 09.2009
  • automotive service and repair

Automotive Technician

Swifty Automotive
06.2002 - 08.2007
  • automotive service and repair

Welder

Archie's Welding
06.1999 - 08.2002
  • welder/fabricator
  • During this time I was subcontracted out to Fundy Gypsum and Michelin Tire as well to help maintain their facilities and operations.

Education

Automotive Service Technician

NSCC Burridge Campus
Yarmouth, NS
06.2003

Welding

NSCC Burridge
Yarmouth, NS
06.1999

Autobody

NSCC Burridge
Yarmouth, NS
06.1998

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Critical thinker
  • Maintenance management
  • Time management
  • Problem solving ability
  • Mechanical troubleshooting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Manager/Shop Forman

CarStar Little Chevrolet
11.2022 - Current

Automotive Technician

Gordon Muise Service Center
05.2019 - 11.2022

Production Manager/Shop Foreman

Yarmouth CarStar
05.2018 - 05.2019

Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman

Tusket Ford
02.2012 - 05.2018

Automotive Technician and Transmission Specialist

McNicol's Transmision and Performance
09.2009 - 02.2012

Automotive Technician

Gordon Muise Service Center
08.2007 - 09.2009

Automotive Technician

Swifty Automotive
06.2002 - 08.2007

Welder

Archie's Welding
06.1999 - 08.2002

Automotive Service Technician

NSCC Burridge Campus

Welding

NSCC Burridge

Autobody

NSCC Burridge
Darren Smith