Doc JH-01Rev. 2026Cookeville, TN

Jamie
Hodson

Some say he stayed six years at one shop because he'd rather fix cars than change jobs. All we know is, his toolbox is on wheels just in case.

Service SpecialistFabricatorWelder
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14+Years in the trade
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Chapter · Overview

Profile

Summary

Results-driven automotive and fabrication professional with 14+ years of automotive, mechanical, and fabrication experience — including 8+ years in OEM service center operations. Skilled in MIG welding, structural builds, and custom component fabrication for performance and race applications. Proven track record managing high-pressure service environments and delivering quality results on specialty, vintage, and exotic vehicles.

Note

SCCA member and active race competitor with real-world fabrication and mechanical experience built under race conditions.

SpecificationValueNotes
Automotive / mechanical / fab experience14+ YRSShop floor to service desk
OEM service center operations8+ YRSSpecialty, vintage & exotic vehicles
Primary welding processMIGMild steel, tube steel, sheet metal
Sanctioned competitionSCCALicensed independent driver
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Chapter · Procedures

Work Experience

Service Manager & Consultant
03/2024 — PRESENT
CarfixCookeville, TN
  1. Manage daily service operations including customer intake, job assignment, technician coordination, and vehicle delivery
  2. Diagnose and document vehicle concerns; develop and present service recommendations with clear client communication
  3. Coordinate logistics with warranty providers, parts suppliers, and specialty vendors to minimize downtime
  4. Consistently exceed monthly sales targets through consultative upselling and long-term client relationship building
  5. Execute opening and closing procedures; adapt workflow to variable service volumes in a fast-paced retail environment
  6. Serve as point of contact for scheduling, rentals, and escalated customer concerns
Assistant Head Technician
02/2018 — 03/2024
Elite AutomotiveSparta, TN
  1. Delivered premium service experience to an upscale clientele base specializing in high-line, vintage, and exotic vehicles
  2. Performed hands-on technician duties including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and pre-delivery inspections when coverage was needed
  3. Managed parts sourcing and supply chain for rare, obsolete, and custom-fabricated components, including outsourcing to specialty reconditioning shops
  4. Led advanced diagnostics support: assisted technicians with complex fault analysis, scan-in procedures, and digital resource prep
  5. Supervised service staff scheduling; resolved call-outs, emergency absences, and day-of workflow disruptions
  6. Arranged tow-in recoveries and coordinated off-site resolutions for roadside failures and insurance-related incidents
  7. Handled scheduling, warranty communications, and aftermarket specialist coordination across multiple concurrent open jobs
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Chapter · Fabrication & Racing

Fabrication & Motorsport

Custom Fabricator & Welder
ONGOING
Independent / Project Work
  1. Design and fabricate custom metal components for automotive, off-road, and motorsport applications using MIG welding processes
  2. Build and modify chassis components, roll cages, brackets, exhaust systems, and structural supports for performance builds
  3. Perform layout, fit-up, tacking, and finish welding on mild steel, tube steel, and sheet metal
  4. Utilize hand tools, power tools, angle grinders, and cutting equipment to prep and finish weld joints
  5. Apply welding and fabrication skills in real competition environments through race team build-outs and pit-side repairs
24H
Endurance Racing

24 Hours of Lemons

Team Carfax · Driver & Pit Crew
  • Endurance race competitor in a series requiring resourceful fabrication and rapid mechanical problem-solving under pressure
  • Pre-race vehicle prep: cage inspection, harness mounts, fire suppression, and race-weekend repairs
  • Pit-side diagnostics with minimal tools and time under real race conditions
SCCA
Sanctioned Competition

SCCA

Sports Car Club of America · Independent Driver
  • Active SCCA member and licensed independent driver with competition experience in sanctioned events
  • Co-owner and operator of an independent race team, handling logistics, vehicle prep, and safety compliance
  • Custom fabrication and welding to build and maintain race-spec components to SCCA safety standards
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Chapter · Specifications

Skills & Proficiencies

Fabrication & Welding GRP A

  • MIG Welding PRIMARY
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Structural Builds
  • Chassis / Roll Cage
  • Sheet Metal Work
  • Layout & Fit-Up
  • Angle Grinder / Cutting
  • Power & Hand Tools

Automotive & Technical GRP B

  • Advanced Diagnostics PRIMARY
  • Pre-Diagnostics / Scan-In
  • Parts Identification
  • Parts Sourcing
  • Specialty / Exotic Vehicles
  • BMW Specialist
  • A-Technician (Non-Cert)
  • Service Operations

Software & Shop Systems GRP C

  • RO Writer
  • Tekmetric
  • Corebridge
  • Identifix Direct-Hit
  • Partstech / Worldpac
  • RepairLink & Partslink
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Acrobat

Printing & Signage GRP D

  • Flexisign
  • Onyx RIP Software
  • Octo-Rocket
  • Direct-to-Substrate
  • Flat-Bed Printing
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Chapter · Records

Training & Certifications

2024

Carfix Training Program

KNOXVILLE, TN

Automotive Service Sales 101 & 102 · Customer Communications 101 & 102

2022

Worldpac Expo

ORLANDO, FL

Automotive Service Management · Service Time Management · Closing Strategies · Shop Processes