CRAIG A. DEFENDORF

865 Holiday Dr.

Wasilla, AK 99654

907-232-7643

cdefen@gci.net

Objective:

 To obtain a job teaching students about Automotive Technology, using my past experience and training as a basis.  

Academics:

• 1080 Hour course (6 Credits) in Automotive Technology, Fairfax County Public Schools, A Grade average
• Electronics 1, 1 credit, Fairfax County Public Schools
• Nine month course in Automotive Technology, Lincoln Technical Institute, Capitol Heights, MD, A Grade average
• Emissions Inspection Course, Northern Virginia Community College
• Safety Inspection Courses - Virginia
• Numerous Continuing Education Credits (See attachment)
• Finished courses required for Associates Degree in Automotive Technology, June18, 2009, UAA
• Associate Degree, Automotive Technology May 2,2010
• Continuing towards BST, UAA

Awards:

• Represented James W. Robinson Secondary School in the 1979 Plymouth Troubleshooting Contest
• Awarded Full Scholarship to Lincoln Technical Institute for Automotive Technology, 1979
• Nominated for NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, 2007, placed second out of 20 Master ASE Technicians
• Won NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, 2008
• Won NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year, 2009

Work Experience:

• January 2010 to Present: Co Owner, Pro Auto Service, 2915 Brockton Ave, Wasilla, AK, 99654. Phone: 907-376-8898, Partner: Bob Erdman

·        Serves as Mechanic and helps with day to day operations

·         Diagnose and repair all makes and models of vehicles

·         Assists partner in the shop with diagnosing systems

·         Operates shop during absences of the owner, including equipment and finances

·          Performs Med/Heavy truck PM inspections

·         Works with alternate fueled (propane) Medium Trucks

·         Talks with customers

·         Orders parts

• March 2009 to December 2009: Pro Auto Service, 2915 Brockton Ave, Wasilla, AK, 99654. Phone: 907-746-4810, Supervisor: Bob Erdman

·        Serves as Head Mechanic and helped with day to day operations

·         Diagnose and repair all makes and models of vehicles

·         Assists other technicians in the shop with diagnosing systems

·         Operates shop during absences of the owner, including personnel, equipment and finances

·          Performs Med/Heavy truck PM inspections

·         Works with alternate fueled (propane) Medium Trucks

·         Talks with customers

·         Orders parts

• July, 2005 to March 2009: AK Automotive, 320 Danna Ave, Wasilla, AK 99654. Phone: 907-357-4265, Supervisor: Henry LaBoucane,
• Serve as Head Mechanic and help in day to day operations
• Diagnose and repair all vehicle systems
• Assisted other technicians in the shop with diagnosing systems
• Ordering parts
• Talking with customers
•  Working with vendors.

• July, 1998 to July 2005: Pro Auto Service, 2915 Brockton Ave, Wasilla, AK, 99654. Phone: 907-376-8898, Supervisor: Bob Erdman
• Served as Head Mechanic and helped with day to day operations
•  Diagnose and repair all makes and models of vehicles
•  Assisted other technicians in the shop with diagnosing systems
•  Operated shop during absences of the owner, including personnel, equipment and finances
•   Performed Med/Heavy truck PM inspections
•  Worked with alternate fueled (propane) Medium Trucks
•  Talking with customers
•  Ordering parts

• December, 1993 to July, 1998: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Saranac Inn Maintenance Center, Route 86, Lake Clear, NY 12983. Phone: 518-891-2055, Supervisor: Eugene Loughran, Job title and duties: Motor Equipment Mechanic
•  Worked on all motorized equipment ranging from weed trimmers to Tractor-Trailers and construction equipment
• Sometimes had to work off premises on stationary generators and construction equipment that was inoperative or in need of maintenance
• Ran shop in absence of supervisor
• Talked with customers
• Ran inventory control program
• Ordered from State Contracts for three shops

• December, 1986 to November, 1993: Keene Valley Garage, Route 73, Keene Valley NY 12943. Phone: 518-576-9981 Supervisor: Carl Bigelow
• Head Mechanic
•  Diagnose and repair all makes and models of vehicles ranging from Ford Model A to the latest computer controlled vehicles
•  Kept garage open and running in absence of owner/manager.
• Talked with customers
• Ordered parts

• October, 1982 to December, 1986: Briar-Oaks Exxon, 12306 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033. Supervisor: Vance Wortman.
•  General automotive repairs
•  Install ARA air conditioning units
•  Front end technician
•  Brakes technician
•  Exhaust pipe bending
•  Virginia Safety and Emissions Mechanic.

• 1981 to October, 1982: Ox Road Exxon and Holly Road Exxon.Duties: Evening light mechanic, Safety and Emissions Mechanic, pump gas.

• 1980 to 1981: Woolco, Owned by Ameron. Duties: Light Mechanic work, Suspension, alignment, brakes, tune-up.

Teaching:

·         Hunter Safety Instructor, New York State, 1989 to 1997, Volunteer

·         Shop help for Ed Peace, UAA, Volunteer, Introduction Class, Fall 2005

·         ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2006, UAA Adjunct position

·         ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2007, UAA Adjunct position

·         Mentoring Marcia Fischer Practicum

·         ADT 131, Electrical 2, Fall 2007, UAA Adjunct position

·         ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2008, UAA Adjunct position

·        Summer 2008, Summer Review, HVAC course

·        ADT 121, Electrical 1, Fall 2008, UAA Adjunct position

·        ADT 131, Electrical 2, Fall 2008, UAA Adjunct position

·        ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2009, UAA Adjunct position

·        ADT 152 Heavy Duty Steering/Suspension, Fall 2009, UAA Adjunct      position

·        ADT 227 Electrical 3, Fall 2009, UAA Adjunct position

·        ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2010, UAA Adjunct position

·        ADT 152  Heavy Duty Steering/Suspension, Fall 2010, UAA Adjunct      position

·        ADT 160, Manual Trans & Drivetrain, Spring 2011, UAA Adjunct position

Certifications:

·        ASE Master Automobile Technician, HS7GT7R04DEFEN

o       ASE A1 Engine Repair

o       ASE A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

o       ASE A3 Manual Drive Train and Axles

o       ASE A4 Suspension and Steering

o       ASE A5 Brakes

o       ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems

o       ASE A7 Heating and Air Conditioning

o       ASE A8 Engine Performance

·        ASE Master Truck Technician,  HS7GT7R04DEFEN

o       ASE T1 Gasoline Engines

o       ASE T2 Diesel Engines

o       ASE T3 Drive Train

o       ASE T4 Brakes

o       ASE T5 Suspension and Steering

o       ASE T6 Electrical/Electronic Systems

o       ASE T7 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

o       ASE T8 Preventive Maintenance and Inspection

·        ASE Advanced Level Specialist L1, HS7GTR04DEFEN

Other Certifications:

• Volunteer Firefighter/Ambulance member, Keene Valley Fire Department
• Hazardous Materials Training
• Incident Command Systems
• Firefighting Essentials
• Emergency Medical Technician Training
• Emergency Medical Technician Defibrillation Technician
• Elected to First Assistant Chief
• Member of Back Country Rescue Team
• New York State Dept. Environmental Conservation Fire Warden

Volunteer Activities:

• Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Judge, May 13, 2006
• Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Judge, May 12, 2007
• NATEF / ASE  Evaluation Team Member, May 9 & 10, 2007
• Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Judge, May 10, 2008
• Partnered with Marcia Fischer to plan, organize and carry out Ed Peace Scholarship Fundraiser Auction, August 2008
• Alaska Skills USA, Station Judge, March 28, 2009
• Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Judge, May 9, 2009
• Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills Judge, May 1, 2010