Alejandro Cano Canales
Paramount,CA
Summary
Automotive technology student with completed coursework in introduction to automotive, engine repair, air conditioning, and brake systems, and currently completing fuel systems, wheel alignment, and manual/automatic transmissions. 3.7 GPA, bilingual English/Spanish, and IROC-certified with safety-sensitive operations experience. Seeking an entry-level technician role at Volkswagen to apply hands-on lab training, mechanical aptitude, safety compliance, and customer service.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ride Operator
Knott’s Berry Farm
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated rides in a safety-critical environment, following safety procedures and operational checks.
- Coordinated with team/construction crew and communicated with guests to keep operations safe and smooth.
Community Events Volunteer
City of Paramount
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Set up, managed, and broke down large-scale community events as part of a team.
Freelance Language Support
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided English/Spanish interpretation and translation for local community events..
- Bilingual Interpreter/Translator
Education
Associate's Degree - Automotive Technology
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01-2027
Associate of Science -
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School Senior Campus
Paramount, CA06-2025
Skills
- Automotive: Engine repair, brakes, A/C, fuel systems, wheel alignment, manual/automatic transmissions, hand/power tools, safety compliance
- Communication/Customer Service: Bilingual English/Spanish, interpretation/translation, customer support, teamwork
- Administrative: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, social media platforms
- Work Ethic: Time management, problem-solving, peer training, reliability
- Ride operations
- Equipment inspection
- Mechanical aptitude
- Team Training
Certification
IROC Certified
Languages
English
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Entry-Level Automotive Technician | Bilingual English/Spanish | Automotive Coursework + Lab Training | IROC Certified
Automotive Training & Lab Experience
- Long Beach City College — Automotive Technology | Long Beach, CA
- Completed: Introduction to Automotive; Engine Repair; Air Conditioning; Brake Systems
- In Progress: Fuel Systems; Wheel Alignment; Manual Transmissions; Automatic Transmissions
- Lab/Technical: Hand and power tools; shop safety; service information; component identification
Timeline
Ride Operator
Knott’s Berry Farm
01.2025 - 01.2026
Community Events Volunteer
City of Paramount
01.2024 - 01.2025
Freelance Language Support
01.2024 - 01.2025
Associate's Degree - Automotive Technology
Long Beach City College
Associate of Science -
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School Senior Campus