Sean Standard

Experience

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  Duro Tran Transmissions

  May 1990 - Nov 1995

  Transmission Specialist

  Handled transmission diagnosis, removal , repair and reinstallation of manual as well as automatic transmissions. Rebuilt differential assemblies. Instrumental in the sale of many repairs as well.

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  DuroTran Transmissions

  Nov 1995 - Jul 1999

  Owner / Operator

  • Purchased Durotran Transmissions in 1995, operated shop as transmission rebuilder and manager until I sold shop in 1999. During the period of ownership I improved shop reputation and increased average repair order by approximately 30%.

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  Quality Auto Repair

  Jul 1999 - Feb 2003

  Transmission Rebuilder / Shop Manager

  • Worked as only transmission technician at Quality Auto Repair, my responsibilities included diagnosis of customer’s problem, communicating the nature of the problem with the customer, selling the repair, removing rebuilding and reinstalling the transmission, and final test drive and all adjustments, as well as general automotive repair.• While at Quality Auto Repair the ownership decided to concentrate on the general repair aspect of the business, rather than laying me off, the owner appointed me to the position of general manager. My duties included sales of all repair work, ordering all parts and maintaining inventory levels, as well as managing a seven bay shop, with gross sales of over one million dollars per year. Show less

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  AAMCO Transmissions

  Feb 2003 - Nov 2006

  Shop Forman

  • Shop foreman of the West Palm Beach AAMCO Transmission center, my duties included initial test drive and determination of needed repairs, general repair tasks, all electrical diagnosis; liaison between management and technicians, arrangement of workflow, and quality control, no vehicle left the shop without my approval

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  Standard Powertrain Inc.

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2009

  President

  Owner operator transmission repair business. Provided my customers with exemplary service as well as superior workmanship. Specializing in: Performance transmissions for modified diesel pick up trucks. Differentials. Electronic Transmission control system problems. All phases of transmission diagnosis and repair.

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  Lincoln College of Technology

  Jan 2009 - Oct 2016

  Skilled Trades Education Supervisor

  Oversee the day to day operation of an extension campus of Lincoln College, West Palm Beach. Work closely with instructors in two technical programs to ensure that our students receive an education in their field of choice which is second to none. Work closely with industry partners to tailor training programs which will serve to provide them with technicians who not only meet, but exceed their expectations. Create an atmosphere of camaraderie and community among the team I supervise by fostering a spirit of mutual respect in the work place. Act as an advocate to the students I am responsible for, putting their needs above all others. Show less

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  Standard Powertrain

  Nov 2016 - now

  President

  Owner operator transmission repair business. Provide my customers with exemplary service as well as superior workmanship. Specializing in: Performance transmissions for modified diesel pick up trucks. Differentials. Electronic Transmission control system problems. All phases of transmission diagnosis and repair.