Christopher Bennett
Middletown
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with extensive experience at Dawson Motors, excelling in task delegation and production scheduling. Proven track record in optimizing repair workflows and enhancing technician productivity. Skilled in job estimating and employee coaching, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Forman/Service Manager
Dawson Motors
12.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinate daily operations of repair shop side of dealership.
- Oversee the daily workflow to ensure repairs are completed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
- Scheduled and prioritized work orders to optimize technician productivity and turnaround time.
Automotive Technician
86 Autoworld
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems using diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Repair of vehicle in all aspects from basic maintenance to major mechanical repair.
Automotive Technician
East Main Automotive
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed vehicle diagnostics using tools and interpreting service information.
- Major component replacement on vehicles including engines and transmissions.
- Major component repair including timing chains and internal engine components.
Service Writer
Freeman's Automotive
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed customer service interactions to ensure accurate documentation of vehicle service requests.
- Collaborated with technicians to prioritize and expedite repair timelines based on customer needs.
- Utilized repair shop management software to track service orders and communicate updates effectively.
- Provided detailed estimates for repairs and maintenance, ensuring transparency for customers.
Automotive Technician/Manager's Assistant
Warwick Car Wash
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, ensuring vehicle safety and performance standards were met.
- Collaborated with team to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce service turnaround times.
- Trained junior technicians on proper repair techniques and safety protocols within workshop environment.
- Used repair shop software to write work orders and repair estimates.
- Interact with customers to provide estimates and explain repairs of their vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minisink Valley Hign School
Slate Hill, NYCertificate of Technical Studies - Automotive
Orange/Ulster Boces
Goshen, NYSkills
- Task delegation
- Deadline management
- Job estimating
- Production scheduling
- Employee coaching
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Shop Forman/Service Manager
Dawson Motors
12.2024 - 10.2025
Automotive Technician
86 Autoworld
11.2023 - 12.2024
Automotive Technician
East Main Automotive
02.2023 - 08.2023
Service Writer
Freeman's Automotive
08.2021 - 04.2022
Automotive Technician/Manager's Assistant
Warwick Car Wash
06.2016 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Minisink Valley Hign School
Certificate of Technical Studies - Automotive
Orange/Ulster Boces
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