Charles Rodriguez
Automotive Technician, Vinyl Wrap Installer, Automotive Customization Industry
Providence
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 10 years of experience in 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, and meet business objectives. Determined tech with extensive knowledge of vehicle testing, maintenance and repair. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation. Excellent customer service, time management and multitasking abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Automotive Technician,
PitStop Auto Salon
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Assisted customers in understanding the importance of proper wheel alignment for optimal driving conditions.
- Reduced customer complaints by ensuring meticulous wheel alignment services for various types of vehicles.
- Experience Mounting BIG wheels Low Profile tires, Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Educated customers about tire maintenance, repair and replacement.
- Checked, installed and rotors, pads and caliper serviced
Automotive Technician , Vinyl Wrap Installer
Grieco Toyota
08.2019 - 04.2025
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars
- Performed exhaust inspections to find leaks and best course of repair
- Welded various connections ,flex pipes, catalytic converters etc
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections. (Rhode Island State inspector)
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed test drives on vehicles before inspection to assist with diagnosing problems and after inspection to confirm problem resolution.
- Interacted with customers to explain issues causing misalignment or damage to vehicle.
- Maintained tidy, clean work environment, reducing risk of lost tools or parts and enhancing shop safety.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Reduced tire wear and improved vehicle handling for clients through precise alignment corrections.
- VINYL WRAP INSTALLER . ACCESSORIES CUSTOM
- Proactively kept up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, applying new techniques to improve the overall quality of installations.
- Boosted company reputation through meticulous attention to detail in each vinyl installation job completed.
- Improved client retention rate by providing reliable after-sales support and addressing any issues promptly.
- Completed successful vinyl wrap installations for vehicles, increasing brand visibility for clients'' businesses.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Installation of aftermarket Accessories /Push Bars,Diffusers ,Light Bars ,Body Attachments Lip Kits
Automotive Lube Technician
Tarbox Toyota
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete oil changes and maintenance each day.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
- Promoted safe driving habits by performing routine tire pressure checks, alignments, and rotations as needed for proper vehicle performance.
- Reduced vehicle downtime by promptly identifying issues and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Enhanced shop productivity by consistently completing lubrication tasks within specified timeframes.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures, maintaining excellent quality control standards for all completed tasks.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Automotive Technician
Meineke Car Care Centers
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- 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.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Drove and guided vehicles onto vehicle lifts and safely secured vehicles to prevent shift.
- Explained alignment diagnostic results to customers and recommended best course of action.
- Ensured accurate diagnosis of alignment issues through the use of advanced computerized equipment and software systems.
Education
- Automotive Engineering
MTTI
Seekonk, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
Inspection of vehicles
Routine maintenance proficiency
Experience in alignments
Tire replacements (Low Profile)
Attention to detail
Customer relations
Timeline
Automotive Technician,
PitStop Auto Salon
04.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician , Vinyl Wrap Installer
Grieco Toyota
08.2019 - 04.2025
Automotive Lube Technician
Tarbox Toyota
10.2016 - 07.2019
Automotive Technician
Meineke Car Care Centers
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Automotive Engineering
MTTI
05.2001 -