Alex Cook
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Alex Cook

Objective


Seeking a professional job opportunity in a positive, goal-oriented and productive team atmosphere where I can utilize my automotive knowledge and testing skills to help create a safer, higher quality product for the consumer

Education

Monroe County Community College:
Automotive Repair Classes 2016- 2018
Ida High School
College Preparatory High School Graduate 2011 -2015

Employment History

Jacob’s Technology (Contract Company) Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Oct 2016 to Sept 2019
Ford Dearborn Development and Emissions, Durability, Vibration and Components Lab Technician
Test Setup
Read specifications from technical documents (test standards/ plans/procedures), identify and prepare test equipment, install engines on dynamometer and hook up instrumentation
Perform Testing
Conduct a wide variety of in depth gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer, durability and vibration performance engine tests
Monitor tests per specifications, troubleshoot problems, and document all pertinent data
Install and remove engines and instrumentation on a dynamometer
Change engine parts and instrumentation when necessary throughout the testing process
Oversee the daily operations and safety of 4 test cells
Data Processing
After test completion, verify, review and document all pertinent data in Microsoft Office Excel
Finalize data report and send to the Program Manager
Lab Maintenance / Post-Test Breakdown
Physically remove test items
Maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, and organizing supplies
Operate and complete all tasks while ensuring all OSHA Compliance Standards are followed
Communicate with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment and methods

Auto Zone: Toledo, OH June 2015-Oct 2016
Sales and Customer Satisfaction Associate
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Sales, Assist customers with automobile part needs, inventory management, balancing cash register, maintaining stock, general cleaning

Waterloo Hunt Club: Grass Lake, MI 2009-2014
Machine Operator and Grounds Crewman
Operate machinery to move hay throughout the property, light welding, clean and maintain the barns and surrounding grounds, operate all necessary machinery

Courion Doors: St. Louis, MO September 2014
Internship
Build control boxes for freight elevators, machine maintenance, clean and maintained work floor

Awards:
Ford 2017 VEV Excellence Award- Recognition of Outstanding Achievement in Coolant Stand Pipe Durability Testing

References Available Upon Request