DCTC Alumna Named ASE Master Auto Tech of the Year

Jamie Bullis receives her ASE Master Automobile Technician award from BSRO President Stu Crum at the NIASE's awards banquet in Fort Lauderdale

2006 Automotive Technician grad Jamie Bullis honored by BSRO

Following media release courtesy of TireBusiness.com

“Minn. tech is Bridgestone’s top ASE mechanic”

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2014) — Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) has named Jamie Bullis, a mechanic at the Firestone Complete Auto Care location in Minnetonka, Minn., its National Institute for Automotive Service (ASE) Master Automobile Technician of the year.

Ms. Bullis is only the second working female technician to be honored in more than 30 years, BSRO said, and was recognized at the recent ASE Fall Board Meeting and Awards Banquet in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Jamie Bullis receives her ASE Master Automobile Technician award from BSRO President Stu Crum at the NIASE's awards banquet in Fort Lauderdale

Jamie Bullis receives her ASE Master Automobile Technician award from BSRO President Stu Crum at the NIASE’s awards banquet in Fort Lauderdale (Photo courtesy of Bridgestone retail operations)

Bridgestone said the ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year award recognizes a technician for his or her outstanding individual achievements, including top ASE test scores, on-the-job excellence and community service. In total, 47 technicians from across the automotive industry who were honored at the awards banquet.

“Jamie exemplifies the culture of innovation, dedication and world-class automotive and customer service we strive to embody in our stores,” said BSRO President Stu Crum.

Jamie Bullis receives her ASE Master Automobile Technician award from BSRO President Stu Crum at the NIASE’s awards banquet in Fort Lauderdale.

“Her leadership, high ethical standards and the professional demeanor she carries with her in all aspects of her day-to-day work make her a very deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.”

Ms. Bullis joined Bridgestone in 2006 after earning her associate degree in automotive technology at Dakota County Technical College. As lead technician at the Minnetonka Firestone store, Ms. Bullis has received numerous awards for exceptional customer service and productivity, Bridgestone said, in addition to her being an Automotive ASE Master Technician with L1 certification. (Read more…)

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