Antonio Sledge
Dolomite,AL
Summary
Hardworking Technician with 10+ years of experience in the Automotive and technology 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. Adept at learning new tasks quickly to maximize project contributions. Solid track record of consistently exceeding targets in productivity and work quality. Highly adaptable and and fluent with multitasking, problem-solving and organizational requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Mercedes-Benz United States International
07.2012 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Modeled management and organizational skills and multi-tasked and prioritized in deadline-driven environment.
- Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Assisted in level-loading project capacity and made proactive decisions around process improvements to development cycle.
- Worked with team of professionals focused on meeting launch and development project needs.
- Developed project timelines for product lines from kickoff through production and online content development based on marketplace requirements.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
Landscaping Crew Member
City Of Anniston Parks And Recreation Department
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes, and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Anniston Army Depot
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Completed minor repairs and basic upkeep work with minimal supervision.
- Repaired lighting, brake and hydraulic systems adjacent to diesel engines.
- Cleaned shop, stored new supplies and put away tools to maintain organized work area.
- Worked according to safety procedures for chemicals, tool use and protective equipment use.
- Helped mechanics complete repairs by organizing supplies, maintaining tools and passing needed items.
- Ran diagnostic tests on equipment and vehicles submitted with malfunctions.
- Conducted safety and environmental checks on vehicles.
- Shadowed senior mechanics to develop advanced repair skills.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
Education
Certificate of Automotive Technology -
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2013
Automotive Technology
Mercedes-Benz Automotive Technician Program
Vance, AL08.2013
High School Diploma -
Saks High School
Anniston, AL05.2012
Skills
- Operating Air Compressors
- Safety Awareness
- Order Supplies
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-Training Skills
- Training Junior Team Members
- Meeting Project Milestones
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Project Planning
- Data Entry
- Limited programming
Accomplishments
- Achieved successful launch of four different vehicle models through effectively helping with 167 pilot(project) team.
- Successfuly completed the Mercedes-Benz Automotive Technician program.
- Completed the Diesel Mechanics apprenticeship of Anniston Army Depot.
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Mercedes-Benz United States International
07.2012 - Current
Landscaping Crew Member
City Of Anniston Parks And Recreation Department
05.2012 - 07.2012
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Anniston Army Depot
08.2011 - 05.2012
Certificate of Automotive Technology -
Shelton State Community College
Automotive Technology
Mercedes-Benz Automotive Technician Program
High School Diploma -
Saks High School
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