Brian Whipple
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Summary
Results-driven Automotive Technician with a dedicated work ethic and extensive experience at USPS. Expert in engine repair and troubleshooting, consistently improving vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration, leading to faster service turnaround times and repeat business. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on preventive maintenance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
USPS, United States Postal Service
Denver, CO
12.2012 - Current
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
OWNER/OPERATOR AUTOMOTIVE SHOP
HONTOYCARE AUTOMOTIVE
Boulder, CO
03.2001 - 12.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Automotive Technician
FISHER HONDA
Boulder, CO
01.1986 - 02.2001
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Collaborated with other technicians for efficient problem-solving in challenging repair situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements through continuous professional development courses and certifications.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Technician
Tom Lyons HyundAI
Boulder, CO
02.1985 - 01.1986
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Education
No Degree - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLIGY
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mason City, IA05-1985
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
HAMTON IOWA05-1984
Skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Changing tires
- Detail-oriented approach
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Component replacement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician HOND MASTER TECH
Timeline
Automotive Technician
USPS, United States Postal Service
12.2012 - Current
OWNER/OPERATOR AUTOMOTIVE SHOP
HONTOYCARE AUTOMOTIVE
03.2001 - 12.2011
Automotive Technician
FISHER HONDA
01.1986 - 02.2001
Automotive Technician
Tom Lyons HyundAI
02.1985 - 01.1986
No Degree - AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLIGY
NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL