Lindsay Cotton's Resume

 

Queensland 4220 Australia

Overview

Over the last 25 years I have owned my own Automotive Workshop, worked as a Heavy Automotive (Truck) Mechanic as Night Shift Manager and worked within the Von Bibra Twin Towns Holden Dealership.

The lasts 7 years have been spent with the Von Bibra Twin Towns Holden Dealership, starting out as a Mechanic and working my way up the my current position of Workshop Foreman/Controller.

I have completed all Training to date (62 different training courses and certificates for Holden alone), and I am currently waiting to complete my Gold Holden Certification.

I make a point of keeping up to date with the latest information on all products in our Dealership in regards to Recalls, Tech lines and Field reworks on a daily basis.

I take pride in my work and enjoy the challenges I face every day.

Career History

Jun 2003 - Present

Company name:Von Bibra Twin Towns Holden
Location:Tweed Heads, Australia
Industry:Automotive
    
Job Title:Workshop Foreman/Controller
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Automotive
Detailed Description:Responsible for the organisation of Holden, Honda, Pre Delivery, Suzuki, Used Car Reconditioning and Kia workshops. Overseeing of all Apprentices and general Mechanics. Responsible for all paperwork to do with the Workshop (RO's, warranty, Day sheets, etc). Training Co-Ordinator. Responsible for doing all the Test Drives before and after jobs are done. And whatever else is required from me on a day to day basis.

Apr 2000 - Jun 2003

Company name:Nelson Truck Service Centre
Location:Nelson, New Zealand
Industry:Automotive
    
Job Title:Night Shift Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Detailed Description:I was responsible for the organising and overseeing of the 4 night shift staff.
I also worked on the floor and took care of all breakdown callouts (taking a rostered turn with 24/7 callouts).

Oct 1994 - Mar 2000

Company name:Mobile Mechanic Service
Location:Nelson, New Zealand
Industry:Automotive
    
Job Title:Partner
Job Type:Self-Employed
Detailed Description:I owned a Mechancial Workshop with my Wife. We offered all mechanical services and had a staff of 3 working for us.

advertisement.