RIchard Olivier
Cotati
Summary
Dynamic shop owner with over 29 years of experience in engine building and machining. Specializing in European engine development. Proven expertise in quality control, team development, and safety, driving operational efficiency and enhancing brand visibility, coupled with reliability and winning races
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop owner
TEM Performance Machine Shop
Cotati
04.1997 - Current
- Managed daily operations of high-performance engine machine shop, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Executed daily machine operations, including bore honing, balancing, porting, and polishing airflow, ensuring product quality and operational consistency.
- Conducted full engine assembly and dyno work to deliver high-quality products.
- Supervised staff to maintain quality standards and optimize production efficiency.
- Trained employees on role specifics and company values to enhance team performance.
- Developed maintenance schedules for machinery to maximize operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of supplies.
- Promoted business on social media platforms, enhancing brand identity and contributing to revenue growth.
- Implemented safety protocols, improving workplace safety standards and reducing risk of incidents.
- Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
- Established policies regarding pricing, promotions, refunds, and returns.
- Updated point-of-sale systems with accurate product information.
- Provided guidance on race program strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sonoma Valley High School
Sonoma06-1992
Skills
- Engine teardown and inspection
- Engine design and development
- Cylinder head airflow design
- Complete engine machining
- Engine assembly
- Engine dyno
- Mill & lathe operations
- Machine operation & maintenance
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Parts ordering
- Customer relationship management
- Accounting management
Timeline
Shop owner
TEM Performance Machine Shop
04.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sonoma Valley High School