Christopher Coffin

Hands-on building and property maintenance professional with extensive experience constructing and maintaining structures from the ground up. Built a complete house including site work, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, masonry, insulation, drywall, trim, and roofing. Managed ongoing repairs and upkeep for a 100-year-old farmhouse and five-acre property.

Skilled in diagnosing issues, performing repairs across multiple trades, and keeping facilities safe and functional. Reliable, self-directed, and committed to quality work.

Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician - Allen's Environmental Services - Presque Isle, ME

(2023-01)

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and drivetrain systems to keep high-use equipment running reliably.
• Use diagnostic tools and software for predictive maintenance that reduces downtime.
• Maintain service records and ensure equipment meets safety standards.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines and heavy equipment using advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic tools
• Maintain complex hydraulic, mechanical, and drivetrain systems in demanding field conditions
• Leverage strong computer and technical skills to efficiently resolve mechanical issues

Auto Damage Appraiser / Business Owner - Central Aroostook Appraisals - Mars Hill, ME

(2018-01 - 2023-01)

• Managed all business operations, client relations, and compliance for an independent firm.
• Documented damage and repairs with extreme accuracy, reducing repeat issues through thorough documentation.
• Coordinated repairs and negotiations to resolve problems efficiently.
• Independently inspected and appraised collision, flood, and other damaged vehicles for various insurance companies
• Prepared accurate repair estimates using CCC, Audatex, and TruckWriter estimating platforms
• Determined repairability versus total loss, researched comparable vehicles, and documented unrelated prior damage
• Coordinated with insurance carriers, repair shops, and customers to complete repairs efficiently and professionally
• Successfully managed all business operations including scheduling, client relations, and claims processing

Collision Repair Technician / Mechanic - Finishing Touch Auto Sales - Westfield, ME

(2009-01 - 2018-01)

• Performed structural repairs, welding, and mechanical diagnostics on damaged vehicles.
• Conducted cost-benefit analyses and maintained precise repair documentation.
• Developed strong troubleshooting and estimating skills that translate directly to maintenance work.
• Diagnosed structural and mechanical damage on customer and auction vehicles, performing precision frame repairs and welding
• Returned severely damaged, non-running vehicles to safe operating condition using comprehensive mechanical and body repair skills
• Developed expert knowledge of repair costs, procedures, and industry standards through years of hands-on collision work

Residential Construction & Property Maintenance

Built a full residential home from groundwork and foundation through framing, electrical, plumbing, heating, masonry chimney, insulation, drywall, trim, and roofing—following blueprints and plans. Maintained a 100-year-old farmhouse and five-acre property, handling all repairs and upkeep across multiple trades.

Vocational Education and Training - Collision Repair - Northern Maine Community College (1998-08 - 2000-05)

Vocational Education and Training - Diesel Engines, Hydraulics - Northern Maine Community College (2000-08 - 2002-05)

Certificate - Automotive Collision Repair - Northern Maine Community College