Experience:

1994–CurrentBavarian Mechanic WorksAugusta, GA

BMW, Mini Cooper and Mercedes Automobile Technician.

Training:

•Current membership in “Bimmer Tech Group”, BMW technical on-line forum, since November 1998.

•Current membership in “BIMRS.org”, BMW informational on-line forum, since September 2002.

•Current membership in “LMVIND” Mercedes technical on-line forum, since October 2002.

•Current membership in “ASA” Automotive Service Association, Augusta Chapter, since August 2005.

•October 2-5, 2008 – Attended the 12th Annual Meeting of the BIMRS (International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals) in Fairfax, VA.

•September 30 - October 1, 2008 – Attended the World Pac Training Institute on Advanced BMW Engines in Fairfax, VA.

•October 10-14, 2007 – Attended the 11th Annual Meeting of the BIMRS (International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals) in Fairfax, VA.

•October 4-8, 2006 – Attended the 10th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in Seattle, WA.

•September 29 - October 2, 2005 – Attended the 9th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in Dallas, TX.

•October 1-4, 2004 – Attended the 8th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in Atlanta, GA.

•November 3, 2002 - Attended a Mercedes OBD II and Late Model Servicing seminar in Atlanta, GA - Presented by Factory Trained Instructor, Frank Frost.

•October 4-6, 2002 – Attended the 6th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in Austin, TX.

•August 11-12, 2001 – Attended a BMW OBD II, Late Model  Servicing, and E46 Duel Vanos system seminar in Cambridge, MA – Presented by the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals & Robert Bentley Publishers..

•July 23-27, 2001 – Attended a five day, 50 hour, Advanced Automotive Training school in Indianapolis, IN (very intensive) – Presented by Linder Technical Service

•October 8-10, 1999 - Attended the 3rd Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in Minneapolis, MN.

•October 3-5, 1997 - Attended the 1st Annual Meeting of the International Association of Independent BMW Service Professionals in San Antonio, TX.

Education:

Aiken Technical College - 2001

oAssociate Degree in Occupational Technology with an Emphasis in Automotive Technology.

Automatic and Manual Transmissions Certificate

Automotive Brakes, Steering, and Suspension Certificate

Automotive Electrical Systems Certificate

Automotive Engine Performance Certificate

Automotive Engine Repair Certificate

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Certificate

ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification

Evans High School – 1995

oEndorsed Curriculum Vocational Diploma in Automotive Technology.

Scholarship Recipient to Aiken Technical College

Three years in Automotive training labs

Two years in Welding and Metals training labs

Two years President of VICA Club for Transportation Lab    

     (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)

1994 1st place VICA Georgia Region Competition in Automotive Service.

1994 6th place VICA Georgia State Competition in Automotive Service.

1995 2nd place VICA Georgia Region Competition in Automotive Service.

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James Brown

Technician - Bavarian Mechanic Works, Inc.