Arnoldo Santellano
Abernathy
Summary
A results-driven automotive professional with a strong background in leadership and coaching, dedicated to fostering high-performing teams and delivering exceptional outcomes. Proven ability to manage operations, streamline processes, and enhance productivity in dynamic environments. Passionate about mentoring and developing individuals, ensuring both professional and personal growth within a team setting. A firm believer in the power of collaboration, communication, and integrity—values that extend beyond the workplace into family and community involvement. Adept at balancing strategic decision-making with hands-on engagement, creating a culture of excellence and accountability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Laborer
Leo's Construction
07.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed a strong company culture, fostering teamwork and collaboration among staff members.
Automotive Service Technician
You Drive Auto
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Established clear repair plans with line-item details of expected labor and parts costs.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Inform the customers with services we are doing and the time frame when it will completed.
Automotive Service Technician
Carizma Motors
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Mechanic 91A
US Army
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to higher ups and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Lead my team of soldiers to meet deadlines and complete all services for track vehicles.
- Managed all paperwork and orders all parts for the soldiers to get the job done.
- Held meeting with higher ups to go over vehicles that needed repair and to go over budgets.
Construction Worker
Espuela Construction
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Worked with contractors and other tradespeople to meet project specifications and deadlines.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
- Met up with my clients and gave the the quotes for the amount of work was needed
Education
6111-91A10 M1A2 Abrams Tank System Maintainer - Mechanics And Repairers
United States Army Ordnance Corps
12.2016
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Vista College
12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2028
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
- Collaborative learning
- Learning strategies
- Youth mentorship
- Team building
- Record keeping
- Family involvement
- Reporting and documentation
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Owner/Laborer
Leo's Construction
07.2024 - Current
Automotive Service Technician
You Drive Auto
03.2022 - 07.2024
Automotive Service Technician
Carizma Motors
03.2020 - 10.2021
Mechanic 91A
US Army
06.2016 - 02.2020
Construction Worker
Espuela Construction
06.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Vista College
6111-91A10 M1A2 Abrams Tank System Maintainer - Mechanics And Repairers
United States Army Ordnance Corps
Bachelor of Arts - History
Grand Canyon University
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