Alex Barrow
Fortville,IN
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 15 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives. Automotive professional with strong background working on all types of vehicles. Quick to identify mechanical issues and complete repairs. Bringing strong work ethic and record of reliability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Automotive Technician
Napleton mazerati, alfa romeo, fiat
indianapolis, IN
2023.06 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Lead Technician / Shop Foreman
Auto Sales And Service
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Lead Automotive Technician/ Owner
4N Automotive
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Education
Associate Degree in Automotive Repair - Automotive Mechanics
Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN02.2010
High School Diploma -
Lakota East High School
Liberty Township, OH06.2008
Skills
- System Repairs
- Alignment Experience
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Suspension Systems
- Preventive Maintenance Services
- Engine Repair
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Vehicle Inspection
- Timing chains
- Timing belts
- 15 years of european vehicle brand experience
- 15 years of general US/ japanese/ korean brand experience
Timeline
Lead Automotive Technician
Napleton mazerati, alfa romeo, fiat
2023.06 - Current
Lead Technician / Shop Foreman
Auto Sales And Service
06.2019 - 06.2023
Lead Automotive Technician/ Owner
4N Automotive
01.2013 - 01.2018
Associate Degree in Automotive Repair - Automotive Mechanics
Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Lakota East High School
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