Cameron Hinkley
Highland,NY
Summary
Adept Lead Technician with a proven track record at Bolt Mechanics Inc., showcasing exceptional diagnostic testing and mechanical troubleshooting skills with over 13 years of professional experience. Elevated customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and quality control. Mentored junior staff, enhancing team capabilities, and growing our customer base during my tenor at Bolt and Honda. Certified in both ASE and Honda, embodying safety compliance, repair accuracy, quality assurance and expertise in heavy line work. Great communication skills and attention to detail have been key factors to my continued success in this industry for many years. My experience working in different shops has made me quite adept at unique problem solving ensuring that repairs are made both correctly and in a timely fashion.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician
Bolt Mechanics Inc.
12.2019 - Current
- Recognized as a top performer among peers due to outstanding productivity levels and commitment to excellence.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- 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.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Increased customer satisfaction, ensuring timely resolution of service requests through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- Mentored junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment that encouraged skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
Auto Technician
Twisted Wrench Garage
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
- Diagnose suspension, engine, mechanical and electrical systems on both foreign and domestic vehicles.
- Managed shop operations as the lead technician.
Automotive Technician
Richmond Honda
06.2011 - 04.2014
- 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.
- Managed and trained the team of express technicians.
- Expert in recall repair and accessory installation.
- Contributed to shop growth through factory training and dedication to quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY06.2008
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Testing and repair
- Safety Compliance
- System Maintenance
- Welding
- Honda Certified Technician
- ASE Certified Technician
- Expert in heavy line work (engines, transmissions, suspension, etc)
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Lead Technician
Bolt Mechanics Inc.
12.2019 - Current
Auto Technician
Twisted Wrench Garage
05.2014 - 12.2019
Automotive Technician
Richmond Honda
06.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
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