Objective: To apply my skills as an automotive technician/automotive instructor/curriculum
developer/manager toward the betterment of others.
Douglas Bass
Objective: To apply my skills as an automotive technician/automotive instructor/curriculum
developer/manager toward the betterment of others.
Experience:
2006 to present Self employed
2004-2006 Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, Az.
Assistant Director of Education
* Act in the absence of the Director of education.
* Created "Classroom manual" for new and continuing instructor development.
* Reorganized instructor "continuing education" files, and helped to develop instructor training plan.
* Worked to improve student satisfaction through focused instructor training.
* Instructor/ Facilitator in numerous "Train the Trainer" programs.
2000-2004 Arizona Automotive Institue Glendale, Az.
Automotive Instructor
* Trained to develop instructional skills and understand student needs.
* Trained initially in "driveability" (engine management systems), cross trained in "engines" (engine repair), "Auto I" (body management systems) & "Auto II" (advanced diagnostics) courses, able to teach any of the four courses. Substituted in all courses at various times.
* As department head, developed and implemented improved theoretical and practical curriculum for driveability course.
* Trained "new hire" instructors in course and campus policies and procedures.
* Achieved Master Instructor level I by 2001 and level II by 2003.
1998-2000 Bass Performance Phoenix, Az.
Owner/Operator
* Vintage automobile restoration.
* Contract welding.
* Street Rod conversions, plus designed and manufactured adaptors for installing late model engines into early model vehicles.
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1995-1998 Mist America Phoenix, Az.
Technical Division Head
* Improved service and repair through technical training.
* Developed new products and installation concepts.
* Initiated International "help hot line".
1989-1995 Auto Europa Phoenix, Az.
Service and Parts Manager
* Improved service and repair through technical training.
* Developed wide cliental base through improved customer relations.
* Working line technician, performing all aspects of auto repair.
Education:
High School: Cascade Union High School Turner, Or.
* Graduated June 1974
* Courses of special interest: Drafting and electronics.
* Special interests: Football, Track, Swing Choir, and Band.
Technical School: Saab West of America (factory training)
* Courses: Manual and Automatic transmissions, Brakes and Suspension,
Electrical, Fuels and forced induction, First in class.
* Extensive Toyota and Volvo factory training.
* Extensive aftermarket training (seminars etc...)
College: Phoenix College Phoenix, Az.
* Courses: "EMT" certification 4.0 GPA
* Introduction to fire suppression 4.0 GPA
Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, Az.
* Courses: 2 years general studies 3.75 GPA
Arizona Private School Association
* Courses: Six part - strategies in teaching and retention. 28 hrs. "Continuing education".
* AAI in house training - 20 hrs. "Continuing education".
* CCA Professional Achievement Level III - 80 hrs. "Continuing education".
Interests:
Golf, off roading, camping, music.
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