James Hunt has over 30 years of experience in automotive repair, construction, maintenance, and material handling. He is seeking employment that allows him to use his skills and continue growing professionally. He has extensive experience with tools, safety practices, and working under pressure to meet deadlines. His work history includes positions in automotive collision repair, construction, facilities maintenance, and material handling.

1. James Edward Hunt
11200 Perrin Beitel Rd. Apt 507
San Antonio Tx. 78217
(Cell) 313-478-3739
(Alternate) 313-410-9237
(Email) mr.jeh1968@hotmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To secure employment that will provide opportunities to use my existing skills and training and to grow professionally.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• In-depth familiarity and experience with standard hand and power tools, methods, practices, and materials for general
labor, auto mechanics, and residential and commercial plumbing, maintenance, and construction
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe working methods
• Capable of performing assignments and projects for extended periods of time; working interior, exterior, and under
adverse conditions
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and with strict deadlines
• Skilled at confronting multiple tasks with professionalism and careful attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills; able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
WORK EXPERIENCE
Continental Automotive (beginning with Manpower) - Seguin, TX, Nov 2010 – Present
Material Handler
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, hand trucks, or dollies to load, unload
and transfer materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas in the shop
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Ensure hazardous materials have proper documentation before being moved by comparing package markings with
appropriate placards
• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine the materials or containers to be moved
• Count, weigh or measure items to compare identifying information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
Artistry of Hair Salon, Schertz, TX Jul 2009 - Present
Independent Contractor (Lead)
• Perform routine and emergency residential and commercial maintenance, construction, plumbing, and grounds keeping
work.
• Repair and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; damaged cabinets, counter tops, doors, and walls; light bulbs,
door locks, and knobs. Mop, strip, and wax, tiled floors and clean carpets.
• Sanded, prepared, painted, finished, and plastered walls, ceiling surfaces, and other equipment.
• Change and repair electrical wiring and perform panel upgrades for outlets, switches, lights, ceiling fans, and other
fixtures.
• Inspect, install, repair, or replace damaged plumbing fixtures and drain line equipment such sinks, faucets, toilets, shower
heads, hot water heaters, water softeners, and washing machines.
• Perform grounds keeping care and maintenance to include planting, raking, weeding, mowing and watering grass; planting
and pruning hedges, shrubs, and trees; and planting flower beds. Spray lawns, shrubs, trees, and flowers with fertilizer and
insecticide.
Fred and Sons #2 Collision, Detroit, MI, Sep 2007 – Jul 2009
Shop Manager /Auto Mechanic
• Evaluated and determined the extent of vehicle damage to create detailed and accurate estimates for customers and
insurance companies
• Dismantled vehicles to be repaired by Auto Body Repair Technicians
• Inspected vehicles before, during, and after paint and repair
• Distributed assignments to employees, managed work performance, and handled time keeping
• Assisted with calming irate customers by resolving issues and making sure they were comfortable with their service

2. James Edward Hunt Page Two
Dunson and Associates, LLC, Detroit, MI, Oct 2003 – Jul 2009
Independent Contractor (Lead)
• Constructed, erected, installed, and repaired structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard. Build framework in
houses, including sub-flooring, partitions, and rafters
• Installed molding, wood paneling, cabinets, counter tops, shelving units, windows, doorframes, doors, panic devices,
locks, and hardware
• Assisted in the installation, replacement, repair, and removal of electrical equipment and control circuits, residential steam
and hot water systems, sinks, toilets, tubs, washers/dryers, large and small appliances, gutters, etc.
• Performed a variety of maintenance repair duties involving roofs, floors, wall and ceiling tile replacement, concrete and
masonry work and other skilled maintenance duties as required
• Prepared surfaces for paint and other finishes. Painted windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other
parts of house structures
• Performed ground maintenance to include planting, mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, mulching and other methods
• Laid out and cut materials and fastened pieces with nails, screws, and glue. Operate a variety of hand and power tools
and shop machinery, including woodworking machinery
Thyssen Krupp Steel, Detroit, MI Mar 1999 – Jul 2007
Material Handler
• Operated material handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks, hand trucks or dollies to load, unload, and
transfer materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas in the shop or trucks
• Read work orders or followed oral instructions to determine the materials or containers to be moved. Counted, weighed, or
measured items to compare identifying information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
• Ensured hazardous materials had proper documentation before being moved by comparing package markings with
appropriate placards
• Shrouded and banded pallets to be loaded on to trucks and prepared steel coils to be run on the production lines
• Loaded and/or unloaded empty pallets from trucks to the production line; packed pallets from the production line to
designated areas in the shop; finished products onto trucks for delivery, and steel coils from trucks for storage or
preparation for the production line
• Examined incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify prior to transferring to
storage or designated areas in the shop
Fred and Sons #1 Collision, Detroit, MI
Auto Mechanic May 1997 – Mar 1999
• Repaired all aspects of a vehicle’s mechanics, i.e. the brake system, engines, tires, air conditioning, suspension and
alignments, and electronics
• Evaluated and determined the extent of vehicle damage to create a detailed and accurate estimate for independent
customers and insurance companies
Jan 1990 – Apr 1994
• Dismantled vehicles to be repaired by Auto Body Repair Technicians
• Primed and sealed vehicles to prepare for painting and reassembled afterwards
Hahn Elastomer, Plymouth, MI, May 1994 – May 1997
Line Operator/Hilo Driver
• Operated press and molding machinery to produce plastic extrusions for automotive industry
• Packaged, labeled, shrouded and banded finished parts to be loaded on trucks
• Conducted quality control checks on finished products prior to packaging
• Loaded finished products on to trucks for delivery
• Loaded and unload packed pallets from production line
• Unloaded empty pallets from trucks for production line
EDUCATION
• Certificate, Automotive Brakes and Engines, Breithaupt Vocational School, Detroit, MI 1988
• Certification, Automotive Brakes and Engines, State of Michigan, 1989

3. • General Education Diploma, Centennial High School, Phoenix, AZ, 2007