Andrew Molina
1058 Mitchell Ave, Tustin,CA
Summary
Organized Engine Calibration with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Customer Service oriented team player with electromechanical experience and understanding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Consultant
Haltech Engine Management
Lake Forest, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
- Presented business leaders with cost-benefit and return-on-investment estimations to drive project planning and execution.
- Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
- Furnished customers with exemplary service, helping build lasting, lucrative partnerships.
- Drove team revenues by bringing in top sales numbers meeting a growth target of 5M to 15M
Owner/Operator
Animal Auto
Corona, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Aftermarket ECU system installation and engine calibration.
- In-house dyno tuning and data Analysis for motorsport applications.
- Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.
Motorsports Engineer
Falken Tire Corp
Fontana, CA
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Manage and maintain marketing/demonstration race vehicles
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Engine/Dyno Technician
Garage Boso
Torrance, CA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Work ethics and acceptance from co-workers merited a hire from unofficial apprenticeship.
- Assembled and disassembled complex mechanical systems to make repairs or augmentations and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Recorded repairs made, time spent and parts used.
- Applied mechanical problem-solving skills to develop creative solutions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - EFI 101
EFI University
Lake Havasu CitySome College (No Degree) - Automotive technology
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CAGeneral ED
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA2014
Skills
- ECU Calibration (MoTeC,Haltech,AEM,etc)
- Data Analysis and Strategy Planning for mainly motorsport
- Oracle NetSuite Business Management/Quickbooks Pro
- Order processing with experienced sales tactics
- Acquiring clients and networked within the automotive industry
- Working with multiple teams and various projects typically at remote location
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Strong diagnosis and problem solving skills
Accomplishments
- Grew Animal Auto from to obtain over 150k in assets.
- Contributed to meet Haltechs growth target of 5M to 15M.
- Learning C+/C++ on my free-time to expand my skillset
Timeline
Technical Consultant
Haltech Engine Management
09.2019 - Current
Motorsports Engineer
Falken Tire Corp
01.2014 - 10.2019
Owner/Operator
Animal Auto
01.2012 - Current
Engine/Dyno Technician
Garage Boso
01.2010 - 01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - EFI 101
EFI University
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive technology
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
General ED
Fullerton College