MECHANICAL CONSULTING AND SERVICES, INC.

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

DAVID F. POTTS

 

 

PROFESSION:     

Mechanical Consultant

 

 

TECHNICAL

SPECIALTIES:

 

Mechanical System Failure Analysis

Accident Investigation

Accident Reconstruction

 

 

EDUCATION AND

CERTIFICATIONS:

 
 

Certified by National Institute for Automotive Excellency (ASE) as a master automobile technician with certifications in engine repair, automatic trans/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.  Certifications are held in medium/heavy truck brakes, suspension and steering, and preventative maintenance inspection. Certifications are held in school bus brakes, suspension, and steering.  Certifications are held in transit bus brakes.

 

Certificate of Achievement from Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE) in Automobile Vehicle Dynamics.

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in Traffic Accident Reconstruction. 80 hrs.

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in the Investigation of Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation. 80 hrs.

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in the Inspection and Investigation of Commercial Vehicle Accidents. 40 hrs.

 

Certificate of Achievement from Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE) in Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction.

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in the Investigation of Motorcycle Accidents. 40 hrs.

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in the Investigation of Pedestrian Accidents and Human Factors. 40 hrs.

 

Certificate of Completion from Palm Beach Community College for the completion of Advanced Traffic Accident Investigation. 80 hrs.

 

Certificate of Completion from Northwestern University Traffic Institute in their Traffic Accident Investigation.

 

Certificate of Completion from U.S. Department of Transportation/Transportation Safety Institute in DOT/TSI Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance for Motor Carriers.

 

Certificate of Completion from U.S. Department of Transportation/Transportation Safety Institute in DOT/TSI Parts and Accessories Necessary for Save Operation.

 

Certificate of Achievement from Wagner in braking systems.

 

Certificate of Achievement from Wagner in anti-lock brake systems.

 

Trained at General Motors in repair of computer command control (CCC) and computer system 3 (C-3).

 

Certificate of Completion from Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), University of North Florida, in Special Problems in Traffic Crash Reconstruction.  28 hrs.

                

Graduate of Skip Barber Racing School.

 

Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL

SOCIETIES:       

 
 

Member of The National Association of Professional Accident Reconstruction Specialists, Inc.

 

Student member of The Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE).

 

Member of Center for Auto Safety.

 

Member of the National Safety Council.

 

 

POSITIONS HELD:

 

   

2007 - Present

 

Mechanical Consulting and Services, Inc., 704 Southwest 14th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315-1455.

 

 

2006

 

PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A., a division of Project Time & Cost, Inc., 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30339.

 

 

1990 – 2006

 

Mechanical Consulting and Services, Inc., 704 Southwest 14th Court, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315-1455.

 

 

1989

 

Polytechnic of Florida, Inc., 2410 Northwest 16th Lane, Pompano Beach, Florida  33064-1503. 

 

 

1981 – 1989

 

David Potts Mechanical Services, 501 Southwest Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-2808. 

 

 

1980 – 1981

Layton's Garage, 114 Southwest Ninth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

 

1976-1980

Craney's Garage, 930 Northeast Fourth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

 

1975 – 1976

Dick Wilson and Sons, 110 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

 

1975

Car Palace, 902 North Main, Lamar, Colorado.

  

 

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