Gino Leon

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Nov 1982 - Jan 1992

  General Purpose Vehicle Mechanic

  Maintenance SupervisorVarious locations worldwide: Korea, Japan, Philippines, Las Vegas, Phoenix and California. Responsibilities included operated and managing Automotive Repairs facilities at various locations around the world. Adhering to the strict guidelines of the military and local laws. Oversaw the daily operations of 20 mechanics including Foreign Nationals, Civilians and Military personnel. Created and managed a strict budget and reduced labor costs. Desert Storm Veteran, Honorable Discharge Show less

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  Reliance Automotive and Body Shop

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Owner

  Owned and operated a ten bay automotive repair and body shop, 10 technicians and 1 service writer, averaged $80,000 dollars month in repairs. Also performed fleet maintenance for Cox Cable, Granite Construction, Rent-A-Centers. Utilized computerized data tracking for cost effectiveness and estimating software. Sold business to partners and returned to Michigan to assist parents.

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  MDE International Vehicle Testing

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Research Engineer

  Managed shop operations at the Test Facility. Interacted with engineers at DaimlerChrysler, Navistar, Hyundai and Ford. . Performed advanced diagnostics on prototype and production vehicles. Utilized advanced training and skills to identify possible problems of future/current production vehicles. The vehicles were in operation 20 hours a day, the maintenance and data collection had to be done in a 4 hour period. Supervised 4 mechanics and 40 test vehicle operators. Ensured the facility met with OSHA and Local safety standards. Show less

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  Delphi Integrated Service Solutions

  Jan 2000 - Aug 2005

  Research Engineer

  Western Region Trainer, Las Vegas NV Duties include, assist in Product Sales for the DS 800 Platforms, a precursor to the modern tablets and Toughbook dealership technicians currently using . Travel throughout the Western Region of the United States, training customers on the Smart Service Solutions (similar to Kia’s Customer 360 Program) and Drivers Seat Diagnostics. Current customers are having record sales and increased customer satisfaction. Perform Automotive Technical Seminars with Sales Agents to prospective customers. Training Service Advisors and Technicians to increase productivity and efficiency by utilizing Delphi’s Patented Smart Service Systems and the Art of Service Techniques and Applications. Delphi Integrated Service SolutionsVehicle Product Application Team Leader, Troy Michigan(GM, Chrysler and Ford Platforms) (Transferred Positions)Perform managerial duties to direct several contract employees to perform advanced automotive diagnostic’s that was developed by myself and implemented in Amperage Based diagnostic procedures. Created a user-friendly database utilizing HTML coding. Discovered substitute load diagnostic techniques utilizing a scan tool. Discovered Coil on Plug Technology and the ability to test Diesel Engines: Electronic and Mechanical Fuel Injection for the AtriPower PC Based Engine Analyzer. Conducted many product demonstrations for potential customers. Assisted in the creation of the current VPA process. Assist in developing the Delphi DS800 (PC Tablet with patented procedures in diagnosing vehicles and increasing CSI and profits.) The Delphi DS800 was a revolutionary precursor to the Toughbook Diagnostics that automotive manufacturers are utilizing today. Show less

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  Kia Motors America

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2024

  Field Technical Specialist - ASE Certified Master A1-A8, L1, L3, L4• Travel to Kia Dealership to assist technicians.• Fix Vehicles Right the First Time and Educate Technicians.* ADAS Certified* EV and Hybrid Certified* Specializing in Advanced Diagnostics and Electrical* Driveability Expert and Emission Certified * Traveling to dealerships and repairing of vehicles the technicians are having issues. * Creating reports to identify quality issues to corporate. * Occasional overseas travel to Korea for training and new vehicle inspection. * Fix it Right the first time * Specialist in legal cases* Former Position as a Kia Port Engineer out of Tacoma WA - managing up to 88,000 cars.* Initially working on Kia Techline (Tech Assist Center TAC) then moved to Kia Port Engineer

  • Field Technical Specialist

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2024

  • Field Technical Specialist

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2024
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  MSX International

  Aug 2024 - now

  Field Service Consultant for Stellantis Dealerships