Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Goals
Goals and Expectations I've achieved
Character Traits Recognized by others
Timeline

Dakota R McConnell

Certified ADAS
San Tan Valley
7
years of professional experience

Innovative problem-solver with a passion for overcoming challenges and driving team success. Experienced in sales and business acquisition, consistently setting high expectations for self and peers. Committed to fostering a positive and growth-oriented environment to build a brighter future.

Work History

Regional trainer/ Manager

2 Years 2 Months
Certified ADAS | 08.2024 - 10.2026

2y Experience; Employed August 2024 to October 2026

  • Led regional training sessions on ADAS calibration procedures, diagnostic workflows, and equipment operation.
  • Developed standardized curriculum for instructor-led and hands-on technician programs.
  • Coached field teams on safe vehicle setup, sensor alignment, and repair documentation.
  • Assessed learner performance and adjusted training methods to improve technical retention.
  • Refined training materials to align with evolving ADAS service protocols and compliance requirements.
  • Coordinated onboarding for new trainers and technicians across multiple regional locations.

Body helper

2 Years 1 Month
Crash Champions/ Gerber Collision | 06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Acquired skills in body damage repair, CCC training, estimate building, teamwork, automotive structural knowledge, labor time management, ADAS systems, insurance communications, and automotive safety.
  • Organized parts, tools, and repair materials to maintain efficient shop operations.
  • Disassembled and reassembled vehicles, supporting collision repair workflow and technician readiness.
  • Moved vehicles safely between staging, repair, paint, and delivery areas.
  • Maintained safe, clean work areas by following shop procedures and equipment standards.

Parts Manager

1 Year 2 Months
Autozone | 04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Acquired technical training for management position, built a cohesive team, adapted to multiple roles, learned computer systems, refined automotive mechanical knowledge, and trained employees.
  • Managed parts inventory accuracy, reducing stockouts through disciplined cycle counts and replenishment control.
  • Led parts counter operations, supporting customer needs with accurate product selection and fitment guidance.
  • Trained team members on parts lookup systems, ordering procedures, and counter sales standards.

Flooring Installer

1 Year 5 Months
All About Floors LLC | 08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed skills in job planning, time management, social media marketing, customer communication, sales/marketing, and employee recruiting, contributing to overall company growth.
  • Installed hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and carpet flooring with precise measurements and clean seam alignment.
  • Prepared subfloors by removing debris, leveling surfaces, and repairing imperfections before installation.

Education

High School Diploma

Mingus Union Highschool | Cottonwood, AZ | 05.2019

Skills

Technical training for management position
Team building
CCC training
Relation of collision damage to ADAS systems
OEM training
Project management
Shop and customer relations
Guerrilla sales tactics
Resource management
ADAS calibration
Training development

Current Goals

  • Learn something everyday
  • Business logistics
  • Diversifying my knowledge
  • Knowledge of current and future work related technologies
  • Apply all learned skills to a permanent job

Goals and Expectations I've achieved

  • Record in sales as ADAS Technician 20K in a week
  • Record in shop acquisitions 8 shops in a week
  • Team lead
  • Restructured training in Certified ADAS
  • Built and retained professional relationships
  • Maintaining positive work environment
  • Resolution strategies
  • Adapting quickly
  • Learning from failures
  • Anticipating future needs

Character Traits Recognized by others

  • Positive
  • Dependable
  • Outside the box thinking
  • Professional
  • Attention to detail
  • Leading without commanding
  • Attentive to individuals and groups
  • Self starter
  • Coachable
  • Manages time well

Timeline

Regional trainer/ Manager

Certified ADAS
08.2024 - 10.2026Read More

Body helper

Crash Champions/ Gerber Collision
06.2022 - 07.2024Read More

Parts Manager

Autozone
04.2021 - 06.2022Read More

Flooring Installer

All About Floors LLC
08.2019 - 01.2021Read More

Mingus Union Highschool

High School Diploma
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Dakota R McConnell