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Joaquin Pasillas

Patterson

Summary

I have ver 30 years in the auto repair industry, have trained may techs over the years. I have had my smog license for over 20 years, Also have a a/c license cert. Started out doing alignments suspension work then moved on to smog, electrical, diagnostic. Working as a shop foreman for most of my career, I have been training and helping other techs which is very satisfying more me, I continue to take any class that is avail, i believe that knowledge is power. Many of my instructions have rec me to become a teacher instructor. Because I have a lot of passion for working on cars,I have been very successful, but the one thing i have more passion for helping one of my techs learn something new, I am eager to teach the profession that i love to the next generation of top knotch auto repair techs

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Foreman

McAuley Ford
06.2007 - Current
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Directed daily operations of team of [Number] technicians and shop professionals.
  • Provided training, coaching and support of staff members, resulting in elevated individual performance to boosted service standards.
  • Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
  • Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

Shop Owner Lead Tech

Newman Smog And Lube
02.2003 - 06.2007
  • Complied with legal requirements and set up surveillance measures to secure merchandise.
  • Completed store operational requirements by assigning tasks based upon strength, level of experience and [Area of expertise].
  • Prepared annual budgets and monitored financial objectives.
  • Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Shop Foreman, Lead Tech

Patterson Auto Care
01.1993 - 02.2003
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.

Education

Senior Master Tech. Certification - Autobody Technology

Ford Motor Company
San Francisco, CA

No Degree - Smog License, Updates, Electrical Based Diag

Advanced Automotive Training
Rancho Cordova, CA

No Degree - Auto Repair

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ
11.1993

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
08.1992

Skills

  • Brake Lathes
  • Safety Awareness
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Shop Drawing
  • Team Training
  • Safety Management
  • Performance Improvement Strategies
  • Rebuilding Engines
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Manual and Automatic Transmissions
  • Job Bidding

Affiliations

ASE,

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Shop Foreman

McAuley Ford
06.2007 - Current

Shop Owner Lead Tech

Newman Smog And Lube
02.2003 - 06.2007

Shop Foreman, Lead Tech

Patterson Auto Care
01.1993 - 02.2003

Senior Master Tech. Certification - Autobody Technology

Ford Motor Company

No Degree - Smog License, Updates, Electrical Based Diag

Advanced Automotive Training

No Degree - Auto Repair

Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Modesto Junior College
Joaquin Pasillas