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DARA LEE DUBOIS
EDUCATION
Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Vocational Education
American River College, Sacramento, CA
AA, Automotive Technology
Foothill High School, Sacramento, CA
General/Auto Shop
EXPERIENCE
Energy Specialist (1/92 - present)
California Energy Commission- Transportation Technology & Fuels
Office
- Act
as Commission's Program Manager for U.S. Department of Energy's
Clean Cities Program.
- Provide
technical assistance on vehicle conversions to run on alternative
fuels.
- Coordinate
and prepare Vehicle License Fee Exemption information for
New Car Dealers Association for alternative fuel vehicles
sold in California.
- Act
as Project Manager for Katz Safe School Bus Clean Fuel Efficiency
Demonstration Program.
- Coordinate
and monitor structural, engine, powertrain and chassis defects
and repairs for buses in demonstration program.
- Provide
analysis and reports on above repairs and maintenance problems
for buses.
- Respond
to inquiries regarding alternative fuel vehicle programs,
technical problems, and questions about program and/or converting
vehicles to run on alternative fuels (both oral and written).
- Plan,
organize, and conduct program seminars and workshops regarding
alternative fuel vehicles.
Instructor
(8/96 to present)
American River College, Sacramento
- Instruct
students on basic automotive technology (tool identification,
shop safety, vehicle maintenance, servicing and operation,
etc.).
- Develop
Lab task sheets for student projects in shop.
- Develop
and administer exams to evaluate student progress.
- Provide
assistance and supervision to students and new instructors.
Director
of Leadership Development/Contractor (2/92 - present)
SkillsUSA-VICA
- Provide
leadership development training for State and National student
officers.
- Organize,
coordinate, plan, and develop training sessions for student
officers.
- Arrange
travel and accommodations for student officers for training
sessions.
Energy
Analyst (11/87 - 1/92)
California Energy Commission - Transportation Technology & Fuels
Office
- Act
as Fleet Manager for California's Methanol Vehicle Demonstration
Program.
- Work
with manufacturers of fuel flexible vehicles (FFVs) to develop
technology and marketability of FFVs.
- Inspect
and diagnose running and driveability problems related to
the FFVs.
- Act
as contract manager for transit buses and light duty vehicle
contracts.
- Work
with manufacturers and fleets to determine viable alternatives
to petroleum fuels in light- and heavy-duty engines.
- Provide
administrative and technical assistance and support to vehicle
manufacturers and fleets for demonstration projects.
- Supervise
students for operation, maintenance, and servicing of Commission
fleet vehicles.
- Coordinate
press events with demonstration participants.
- Generate
reports, correspondence and other technical documents for
demonstration activities.
Consumer
Services Representative (10/83 - 10/87)
Bureau of Automotive Repair
- Investigate
and mediate complaints between repair facilities and consumers.
- Act
as undercover operator for statewide I/M program to determine
the repair practices of automotive repair dealers, including
documentation of all transactions and contacts.
- Conduct
meetings with corporate officials, attorneys, and shop personnel
to review complaints and problem areas, and to explain Bureau's
function in achieving compliance with the Automotive Repair
Act.
- Respond
to questions regarding the Automotive Repair Act, Heath
and Safety Code, Lemon Law, Vehicle Code, and its applicability.
HONORS
Magna Cum Laude, Sacramento State University
Academic Achievement, Sacramento State University
CITEA VICA Post Secondary Student of the Year (1994)
Certificate of Merit - Epsilon Pi Tau (1990, 1991)
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America- National & State medallion
winner, American VICA degree
INTERESTS
SkillsUSA-VICA (State ('90-'91 and National Officer '93-'94,
Alumni Association, Volunteer Officer Trainer), Service Technicians
Society (member), California Auto Teachers Association, Public
Equipment Managers Association (treasurer), National Association
of Fleet Administrators (member), Epsilon Pi Tau (member), volleyball,
softball, dancing, golf, bowling, skiing, crafts. |
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