Education:

• Currently working on Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Training and Development and Corporate Training Idaho State University
• AAS Degree in Auto Body Technology
• AAS Degree in Automotive Technology 

Certifications:

• I-CAR Certified Instructor
• I-CAR Platinum Certified Individual Certification (expires 04/29/2008)
• ASE Master Collision Repair / Refinishing Technician Certification. (expires 12/31/2008)
• Chief Frame and Measuring System Certified
• Car-O-liner frame and measuring system certified
• PPG Paint certified
• Dupont Paint training

Background:

Eight years in the automotive industry.

• 2006 - present - Collision Repair Instructor - Weber State University
• Collision Repair Instructor - Community College of Southern Nevada
• Collision Repair Instructor College of Southern Idaho
• Owner Tate's Automotive (1998-present) (collision, general repair, and fabrication) tatesshop@hotmail.com
• High School Automotive Repair instructor Minico High School and Buhl High School (WEATA)
• Service technician at Nippon Motors, Tuscon, AZ, Bonanza Motors, Burley, ID, and Kraft Foods, Rupert, ID.

Memberships/Affiliations:

• Skills USA Alumni and professional member

Accomplishments:

• Designed, started and taught Collision Repair program, Community College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Currently researching mnemonics and it's effects in the educational setting
• Researching alternative Power sources (Solar/electric) for residential use.

Hobbies and Interests:

Dirt Bike riding, 4 wheeling, fishing, boating, Wake boarding, slalom skiing, drag racing, building hot rods, Custom home building.