500 Raven Rock Ln #402Duncan, SC 29334

Phone: (828)-446-6657Email: jpmcg85@gmail.com

James Patrick McGinnis

Objective To utilize my formal education in conjunction with real world experience to find a sales oriented position in a stable company with growth potential.

Experience: April 2015 – Current Nissan Of Greer, Greer SCService Advisor Responsible for checking customers in to the service department using ADP software,

setting up appointments, advising further service upon request from factory trained technicians, part ordering fulfillment, staying current on factory service training instructional programs, and answering service related phone calls.

October 2014 - December 2014 Diverse Engineering, Duncan, SCElectrical Engineer Worked with BMW contacts to develop new, innovative robot cell design. This required

constant communication with client representatives. Reason for leaving: Contract-to-hire position, found not enough work to sustain my

position.

Jan 2013 - July 2014 A&E Engineering, Greer, SCAutomation Specialist Worked on site with customers like BMW and Mercedes Benz frequently. Installing new

systems and wiring control panels. Coordinated with contacts at customers to ensure highest quality product to ensure repeat

business. Reason for leaving: A&E lost major BMW account, laid off 40% of it’s staff, myself included.

Was planning to stay at A&E the rest of my career.

Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 Tenneco Automotive, Hartwell, GAElectrical Engineer Worked first as apprentice to lead Electrical Engineer, then became lead after he left the

company. Managed on site electricians in a 24/7 production support role. Reason for leaving: When my manager left, I had to take on his responsibilities as well as a

pay cut. Decided to look for work closer to home.

Dec 2009 - Mar 2012 Schaefer Systems International, Anderson, SCControls Engineer/PLC Engineer Worked on site with customer in a direct support role. Assignments included diagnosing

problems and producing solutions as quickly as possible to maintain production. Reason for leaving: Pursued higher level opportunity at Tenneco on my manager’s

recommendation for more challenging and career developmental reasons, as well as significantly more salary and benefits.

Feb 2008 - Dec 2008 Hickory Auto Group, Hickory, NCLine Tech/Service Writer Started off as a lube tech doing oil changes, tire rotations, tire mounting, alignments, and

other simple repairs. Within a few months was asked to move into a service writer position where I remained for

the rest of my time with HAG. Maintained customer relationships to help drive sales for parts and service. Filled in as dealership porter when needed. Helped to manage workloads for each mechanic to maximize productivity when possible. Reason for leaving: Dealership closed suddenly, was laid off.

Education, Training & Certifications:

2004 – 2007 Catawba Valley Community College, Hickory, NC Associates of Science in Automotive Systems Technology

Skills

References:

Relevant software experience: AllData MS Office Reynolds & Reynolds ADP xTime Scheduling

Bryan Settle – ZdayZ CEO, Schaefer Systems International PLC Manager (704) 701-7308

Russell Floyd – Z1 Motorsports CEO (404)-788-0001

Jon Parham – Z1 Motorsports Shop Manager (404)-226-2046

Sandi Childers – Hickory Auto Group, Service Writer – (828)-234-1943

Dan Hassert – Automotive Area Manager – A&E Engineering (864) 276-7913

Brad Niemi – PLC Site Manager – Schaefer Anderson(Supervisor at Schaefer Systems International ) (704) 526-7935

Jim Garrett – Electrical Engineering Manager – Diverse Engineering (864) 320-6744

Corwin Lagueux – Electrical Engineer – Diverse Engineering (205) 800-3648

David Dobbs – Mechanical Engineering Manager – Diverse Engineering (313) 304-8773

More references can be provided upon request.