James McGuire

703 East 11th

Hooks, Texas 75561
(682) 365-1110

Work History and Experience

05/10-Present International/Navistar Defense Heavy
Diesel Instructor
* Instruct Field Service Representatives and US Military Personnel on MRAP opera
tion, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of all vehicle systems including ele
ctrical, electronic, HVAC/Life support systems, drive train systems, and hydraul
ic systems.
* Present TACOM curriculum and testing materials
* Teach all subjects, but specialize in:
Fuels Systems, Electrical/Electronics and Drivability Diagnostics

10/09- 05/10 International/Navistar Defense Site Lead Instructor

* In charge of 7 instructors to verify that all governmental requirements are me
t in both Operator and Maintenance Instruction.
* In charge of an inventory of 16 MaxxPro MRAP's, including all required support
devices.
* Schedule instructional and operator training in order to meet TACOM required s
tudent to instructor ratio's and allow for instructor led maintenance of the fle
et.
* Order all required tools and materials required for maintenance and maintain r
ecords to verify all expenditures of governmental and company funds.
* Verify that payroll is sent in on time and all vacation, sick, and holiday pa
y is received and all vacation time and sick time is recorded properly.
01/09-10/09 International/Navistar Defense Heavy
Diesel Instructor
* Instruct Field Service Representatives and US Military Personnel on MRAP opera
tion, diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of all vehicle systems including ele
ctrical, electronic, HVAC/Life support systems, drive train systems, and hydraul
ic systems.
* Present TACOM curriculum and testing materials
* Teach all subjects, but specialize in:
Fuels Systems, Electrical/Electronics and Drivability Diagnostics
3/03-12/2008 Lincoln Technical Institute
Automotive/Diesel Instructor
* Instruct students on core curriculum and tutoring as needed
* Create curriculum and testing materials; grade tests
* Teach all subjects, but specialize in:
* Fuels Systems, Electrical/Electronics and Drivability Diagnostics
* Was instrumental in helping improve the core curriculum and proof reading/sugg
esting changes in the materials to keep up with newer technology
5/02-3/03 Warrantech Corporation
Automotive Claims Inspector
* Received telephonic inspection reports for Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (Ext
ended Warranties)
* Determined the cause of failures and applying contract coverage
* Responsible for customer service with repair facilities and consumers
* Instrumental in helping improve the warranties
* Helped develop the training aids and materials to help new inspectors
11/97-5/02 Lincoln Technical Institute
Automotive/Diesel Instructor
* Provided instruction on the core curriculum
* Gave hands on experience to students and also provided additional tutoring
* Created curriculum, testing materials, mechanical performance Evaluations.
* Taught all subjects, but specialized in:
* Fuel Systems, Electrical/Electronics and Drivability Diagnostics

10/90-11/97 Warrantech Corporation

Automotive Claims Inspections Supervisor
* Received telephonic inspection reports for Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (Ext
ended Warranties)
* Determined the cause of failures and applying contract coverage
* Responsible for customer service, making monthly reports showing claims covere
d, denied, and in-progress
* Instrumental in training new employees
* Helped develop the training aids and materials to help new inspectors
10/88-7/89 Pep Boys
Automotive/Diesel Technician
* Duties included all types of vehicle repairs, on all makes and model of cars a
nd light trucks
* Specialized in Drivability Diagnostics, Fuel System repairs, and Electrical Di
agnosis and Repair
* Trained new employees
* Helped out in the truck side of the facility
* Performed repair and diagnostic work on Detroit Diesel/Cummins engines and ele
ctrical systems
* Chose equipment to be used in the shop
9/87-10/88 Don Davis Suzuki
Automotive Lead Technician
* Duties included all repairs and make ready for Suzuki Samurais
* Installed all aftermarket accessories and modifications for heavy off-road use
9/86-9/87 Big Red Ferrari
Automotive Technician
* Duties included drivability diagnostics, fuel system repairs, and electrical/e
lectronics systems
Education
1986 Oklahoma State University
* Associates of Applied Sciences
* Automotive/Diesel Technology
* Graduated top 5% of class
* 3.89 GPA
Certifications
ASE
* Master Certified Automotive Technician
* L1- Advanced Engine Performance
* Master Certified Medium\Heavy Truck Technician
* Service Consultant Certified
* ABIC Certified Instructor
* Master FSR/Instructor Navistar MaxxPro