Experience

The Starr Group

• Advertising Services

• Maintenance Supervisor

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Greenfield, Wisconsin Independent Contractor-In charge of operations for the office building, grounds, and special projects. Facilitates and supervises outside contractors.



Self Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Handyman

  • Apr 2002 - Jan 2015

  West Allis, Wisconsin -Small remodels and construction projects including: window & door replacement, bathrooms, kitchens, recreation room, interior & exterior painting, siding & roofing and fencing. -Woodworking and Cabinet Making -Minor electrical and plumbing fixes. -Lawn mower and snow blower repair and maintenance.



Tower Automotive

• Lab I Technician

  • Aug 1999 - Apr 2002

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin Test product and components through stress coating and strain gauge testing from application to final computer controlled data collection with guidance of project engineers. -Review engineering drawings -Test fixture fabrication and welding, (automotive set up) -Measurement instrument and Modal analysis set up -Fatigue testing with Servohydraulic Test Equipment CPM and MTS systems -Track usage of shop equipment and consumable supplies



Van Alstine Sales, Inc.

• Sales, Service and Instalation Specialist

  • Jun 1994 - Aug 1999

  Franksville, Wisconsin Sell and service equipment to new and existing customers through cold calls, demonstrations and trade shows. Service and installation of Benwill Automotive Lift Systems, Perfect Hofmann Wheel Service and Spray Bake spray booths. -Assemble and repair hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment. -Instruct customers on the use of equipment. -Operate crane and fork lift.



Bear Automotive Service Equipment Company (Inc)

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technician Specialist

  • Oct 1986 - Jan 1994

  New Berlin, Wisconsin Test state-of-the art PC-based automotive diagnostic equipment. Test procedures require induction of real-life fault into the vehicle to determine weather or not equipment accurately diagnoses the problem. Experienced in advance trouble shooting and repair methods. Valuable direct customer contact experience through training and new product demonstrations. Maintain contacts with car dealers. -Assisted in the development of the company's best selling engine analyzer. Initiated user… Show more Test state-of-the art PC-based automotive diagnostic equipment. Test procedures require induction of real-life fault into the vehicle to determine weather or not equipment accurately diagnoses the problem. Experienced in advance trouble shooting and repair methods. Valuable direct customer contact experience through training and new product demonstrations. Maintain contacts with car dealers. -Assisted in the development of the company's best selling engine analyzer. Initiated user friendly software. -Developed database used to develop new products. The new type battery test is state-of-the-art. -Put together a test van for vehicle testing in the field. This allowed many more tests per day since the testing equipment could be taken to dealerships and automobile auctions. -Recognized by supervisors for technical skills, ability to work with others as a team and for being a motivated employee. Show less



Puhl's True Value Hardware Store

• Customer Service / Repair Technician

  • Jun 1982 - Sep 1986

  Greendale, Wisconsin Repaired and maintained small engines, assisted customers and operated cash register.