Hello, Readers! Welcome!
My name is Jenn Lash Daum. I have been an Aftermarket Automotive Parts Counterperson since July of 2000; I earned the ASE P2 - Parts Specialist Certification in May 2003 and earned my re-certification in May 2008. For those who aren't already familiar, 'ASE' stands for '(National Institute for) Automotive Service Excellence', but you may more familiar with their 'blue gear wheel' logo on signs and certificates at your favorite quality service garage - especially at the dealership service departments. Anyone obtaining an ASE Certification (there are many 'Service Areas' for which this can be achieved) must meet certain job-based criteria before sitting for the special test... which must be passed with a high score. To maintain it, you have to re-test every 5 years (and pass with the same high standards) to show your knowledge is current with the times. So, yes, I know a thing or two about automotive parts and systems. :-)
I live in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio-area with my husband and two daughters. The area has a mobile home dealer with a spokesperson named 'Dan'. From time-to-time that dealer has sales, and Dan appears in ad-spots wearing a 'red tag' costume, chanting 'I'm Dan, Dan, the Red Tag Man'. That later inspired me to call myself what I was: Jenn Daum, the Parts Pro Mom.
I had previously tried to 'blog' on automotive topics elsewhere, but the venues (social networking sites) weren't right for the path I wanted to take. I finally realized Blogger was the best way to go. Here, I can have one designated website on which to write, while maintaining the ability to share via the various social media - both current and yet-to-come.
The first few posts will be on topics I have already 'pre-written' in my head. I will try to keep them brief, but some may warrant longer discussion. If need be, I may break longer blogs into 'parts', just to keep from having novel-length posts. As you read, please feel free to comment as you feel led to do so. I also welcome suggestions on additional topics to cover in future blogs.
I am here to share what I know, for the benefit of all caring to read and learn. Thanks for stopping by!
