Austin Kozar
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional offering extensive auto body and mechanical knowledge gained through 4 years of auto repair industry experience. Dedicated team player with problem-solving abilities and creating effective solutions. Repair history includes full diagnosis of mechanical and electrical systems related to automobiles with resulting repairs being completed. Strong knowledge of industry best practices and insurance protocols. Well-versed and dependable professional looking for experience in the field of engineering.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
Gibsonia, United States
11.2021 - Current
- Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Trained new staff members on company policies and procedures.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
- Engaged in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
- Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters, and tables.
- Managed team of four employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Autobody Repair Technician
Franklin Auto Repair
Sewickley, PA
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted frame repair using CHIEF frame repair rack and frame measurement systems.
- Conducted vehicle alignments using HUNTER alignment rack and computer system.
- Performed state vehicle inspections
- Acquired personal tools for carrying out duties
- Performed mechanical and electrical repairs on vehicles
- Assembled machines and mechanics according to instructions.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Welded and finished body pieces on over 100 repairs with great skill and accuracy including spot welding and MIG welding.
- Prepared logs on each repair and maintain customer records for each job.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Maintained company-specified materials usage of automotive body repair labor sales.
Autobody Repair Technician
GIS Automotive
Allison Park, PA
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Assembled machines and mechanics according to instructions.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Prepared logs on each repair and maintained customer records for each job.
- Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Maintained company-specified materials usage of automotive body repair labor sales.
Truck Team Member
Target
Gibsonia, United States
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Unpacked new merchandise shipments and prepared for placement on selling floor by folding, hanging or stacking.
- Verified packages against order and invoices.
- Handled, evaluated, documented and resolved customer issues and inquiries related to customer orders.
- Created storefront displays and installed advertising signs to attract customers.
- Checked refrigerated and frozen food for sell by dates and removed merchandise that was expired so that it would not be sold.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Cross-trained in different departments of store to learn new tasks and better understand workflows and business operations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to lift or place merchandise in backroom or on sales floor.
- Unloaded freight upon arrival in warehouse, stocking all items in proper locations.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
New Kensington, PA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Pine-Richland High School
Gibsonia, PA06.2013
Skills
- Painting
- Body refinishing
- Welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Surface finishing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Component and System Testing
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Timeline
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
11.2021 - Current
Autobody Repair Technician
Franklin Auto Repair
12.2018 - 09.2021
Autobody Repair Technician
GIS Automotive
08.2017 - 11.2018
Truck Team Member
Target
08.2013 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Engineering Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Bachelor of Science - Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Pine-Richland High School