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COREY ALEXANDER RATNER
41 Briarcliff Drive
Merrick, New York 11566
516-867-8005(h) / 516-532-3581(c)
cratner@sunyrockland.edu
EDUCATION: Adelphi University, New York Nassau Community College, New York
B. A. Psychology A. A. Psychology
Minor in Health Sciences Minor in English Literature
NATIONAL COALITION OF CERTIFICATION CENTERS (NC3): Certified Instructor, Campus Administrator at RCC
ARGO Electude Int. Learning Management Software (LMS): Campus Administrator at RCC
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND: *ASE Master Technician
AAMCO CERTIFIED: *Installation Technician *Customer Service Manager *Service Technician
NC3 CERTIFICATIONS: *Electrical Certification *Information Systems *Undercar & Drive Train
*Solus Ultra Scan Tool *Verus Pro Scan Tool *Lab Oscilloscope *Advanced Diagnostics
*Torque Certification, Precision measurement, Wheel service, pro cut Certification
Certified Level 1 & 2 Subaru Trainer
Certified Level 0 @ 1 Fiat Chrysler of America Trainer
ADVISORY COMMITTEES:
* Board of Trusties Member at New York Automotive and Diesel institute (Queens NY)
*Academic Affairs Committee New York Automotive and Diesel Institute (Queens NY)
*Advisory committee for the Ulster/Orange County BOCES Automotive Technology Program
*Advisory committee for Rockland BOCES Automotive Technology Program
*Advisory committee for Passaic County Automotive Technology Program
*External Review for New York Automotive and Diesel
*External Review for Orange Ulster County BOCES
* Advisory committee for Bergen County Vocational high school
*National AAMCO Dealer’s Association (NADA) - technical committee for parts kit development
*Precision International Advisory Board - Consulting on components used in transmission kits and technical issues
WORK EXPERIENCE:
8/12 – Present STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at ROCKLAND, Suffern, NY- Department Chair
*Development of Automotive Technology Program including budgets, hiring and curriculum
*Liaison with automotive industry to facilitate internships and establish community partnerships
*Implemented move to on-campus site with new master facilities building plan in progress
*Secured grant to purchase state of the art diagnostic equipment for program use
*Collaborated with Snap On to partner and become a Certified Snap on University
*Supervision and training of faculty- introduction of interactive virtual reality training software
*Student advisement and recruitment
*Developed Hybrid Classes in Automotive Education
*Introduced new technology to students and facilitated the learning environment
*Achieved having RCC awarded Certified Center Status (1 of 120 internationally)
* Orchestrated RCC being named one of 31 member schools in Nc3
*Responsible for 9 faculty members and 170 students in program
* Conducted training for faculty in automotive systems as well as pedagogical teaching methods
* Created and implemented a computerized student assessment system so that 100% of
Courses taught can be assessed each semester
*Conducts high school visits to perform community outreach to increase enrollment
* Conducts Training of High School teachers in the Tri State region for RCC and Snap on

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* Represented RCC Automotive Program in Dallas in front of 2500 Subaru employees
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ARRANGED WITH:
*Rockland County BOCES, NY *Ulster County BOCES, NY
*Orange Ulster County BOCES, NY *North Westchester Putnam County BOCES, NY
*Nassau County BOCES, NY *Brooklyn Automotive High School, NY
*Alfred E. Smith Vocational High School, NY *Newburg Free Academy, NY
*Edison Township Public Schools, NJ *Lincoln Technical Schools, NY NJ
*Bergen County Vocational School, NJ *Bergen County Technical School, NJ
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS ARRANGED WITH:
*SUNY Farmingdale, NY
*Morrisville State College, NY
*Benjamin Franklin Institute, MA
STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at ROCKLAND- Service
*Sole Student Advisor for 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
*Division Curriculum Committee Co Chairman
*Faculty Senate
* Subcommittee on instructional evacuations
*Search Committee- Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies
* Search committee- Director of continuing education
*Search committee Chair – Automotive Technology
* Middle States accreditation self-study committee standard 14 (Student assessment)
*Presented at Open Houses for Various Schools
*Tutoring Automotive Students
*Assisted in Writing Perkins Grant to acquire New Technology for the Automotive Program
*Awarded $95,000 in 2013 and$ 80,000 in 2014, $100,000 in 2015 for Technical Equipment
*Organized and facilitated or taught the following Seminars:
Tuning High Performance Fuel Injection Systems- Winter and spring 2014
Hands-On Workshops- Winter and Spring 2014
Tri State Conference for Automotive Educators with RCC and ConsuLab Training
*Conducted Nc3 Train the Trainer seminar’s for RCC faculty and Rockland County educators
10/04- 9/08 MIDAS Car Care of SEAFORD NY and MIDAS CAR CARE of GREAT NECK, NY - Owner- Operator
*Responsible for operations of both locations-administrative and sales
*Forecast sales and manage inventory and stock for future demands
*Responsible for training managers in sales and customer service
*Coordinated employee benefit programs and payroll
*Supervised production staff to achieve desired goals
*Reconciliation of quarterly business reports, profit and loss statements
11/95 – 12/11 AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS and Complete Car Care, INC., Freeport, NY- Owner -Operator
*Responsible for all aspects of facility operations, personnel, parts and outside sales.
*Implemented and taught employees diagnostic strategies
*Taught automotive systems including transmissions, engine performance, emissions controls
and computer systems.
*Met business plan goal 2 years ahead of proposed schedule.
11/95 – 12/11 Wholesale TRANSMISSIONS, INC, NY- Owner -Operator

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*Responsible for all aspects of facility operations, personnel, parts and outside sales.
*Implemented and taught employees diagnostic strategies
*Taught automotive systems including transmissions, engine performance, emissions controls
and computer systems.
* Specialized in internet and contract sales to government entities in and outside of the US
*Met business plan goal 1 year ahead of proposed schedule
4/99- 12/10 MADI (Metropolitan & National AAMCO Dealers Assoc.) - Technical Chairman
*Liaison between corporate management and dealers.
*Implemented training seminars for owner/operators.
*Developed technical hotline for diagnostic issues NY / NJ area.
*Appointed to national advisory board for technical and parts related issues.
1/04 - 7/07 CUNY- BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bronx, NY - Adjunct Professor
*Developed curriculum for automotive students in transmission technology.
*Taught class of undergraduate students.
7/02 - 11/04 AUTOLAB RADIO PROGRAM- Radio Panel Member
*Advised listeners on issues regarding car care and repair on live NY broadcast-ABC studios
*Member of the Consortium for Automotive Education
6/88 – 4/94 FIT-RITE AUTO & COLLISION SERVICES CORP., Brooklyn, NY- Production Manager
*Developed short and long term objectives to streamline production efficiency.
*Interfaced with adjusters for settling losses and claims
*Responsible for purchasing, inventory and customer service.
*Training for handling of hazardous chemicals in the work environment.
*Responsible for MSDs and hazardous waste manifests.
*Compliance of right to know laws.
COURESES TAUGHT: SUNY at ROCKLAND:
*AUT. 101: Introduction to Automotive Technology/ Customer service skills
*AUT. 101: Introduction to Automotive Technology-Hybrid Format
*AUT. 102: Automotive Engine Repair I
*AUT. 104: Automotive Engine Repair II
*AUT. 211: Automotive Transmissions and Drivetrains
*AUT. 212: Manual Trans/Transaxle Drive Train
*AUT. 220: HVAC-Heating and Air Conditioning.
CUNY BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
*ACS 22: Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
*ACS 14: Manual Drivetrain and Axle