Jeff Nicholson

Technician

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Timeline
About me
Automotive Professional / Construction Guru
Education
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
  2002 - 2004
  Automotive Industry Business
- Lincoln Technical Institute
  1994 - 1995
  Automotive Technology
Experience
- Land Rover Paramus
  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
  Technician
  Electrical and engine management specialist.Achieved ASE Master and L1 certifications, as well as Land Rover's Marque of Distinction Award.
- Jaguar Land Rover
  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001
  Responsible for all North American vehicle issues relating to engines, engine management, transmissions, emissions and driveability. Liased with factory engineering groups to resolve issues relative to these areas. Provided technical expertise to customer relations, aftersales market managers, field engineers, and compliance & legislation departments.Performed vehicle testing in different areas of the country, as well as at the factory in the UK.Had the pleasure of supporting various press events across the country! Show less
  - Product Analyst
    Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
  - Technical Helpline Representative
    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
- Land Rover North America
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
  Field Service Engineer
  An exciting and fun position that was always changing. Main responsibilities included: resolving vehicle technical issues in order to avert repurchase or Lemon Law arbitration; performed accident and fire inspections; testified as an expert witness in arbitration and court hearings; held in-dealer training for technicians.Had the pleasure of working customer off-road events, press events, and dealer events.
- LAND ROVER PARAMUS
  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
  Shop Foreman
  Supervised the largest Land Rover dealer service shop in the Nation (2 shops and 26 technicians in total). Coached technicians in areas of: efficiency and productivity, workshop practices, diagnostic procedures, use of special tools, safety, time management, repair order writing, and overall work related skills. .
- Least Of These Music
  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
  Drummer
- Ferrari North America
  Mar 2006 - Feb 2013
  Overseeing and facilitating all training activities for the North, Central and South American markets. Instructing technical training courses for our dealer technicians. Combined classroom training, workshop practical training, and testing through written and practical tests on vehicles. Involved in all activities within the technical and warranty departments at Ferrari North America. Communicate vehicle service issues to the corporate headquarters located in Marenello, Italy. Manage online reporting system while providing day to day support to 50 dealers in North and South America.
  - National Training Manager
    Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
  - Instructor/Technical Trainer
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2013
  - Vehicle Systems Engineer
    Mar 2006 - Jun 2011
- Tesla
  Feb 2013 - Feb 2017
  Service Manager
  Very proud to be working for a true leader in the automotive field.
- ANDERSEN PROMOTIONS, LLC
  May 2019 - now
  Technical Scruteneering and Pit Lane Official
  Road To Indy: USF2000 and Indy Pro 2000 series
- New Guild Design
  Aug 2022 - now
  Technical Director
- NITROCROSS
  Sept 2022 - now
  Chief Scrutineer
  Excited to part of this young and growing series. Fun to participate, and really fun to watch!
Licenses & Certifications
- Master Automotive Technician
  National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)