Christopher Jourdan
Parrish
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and ASE certification, previously at Sunset Cadillac Bradenton. Expert in engine repair and preventive maintenance, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Proven ability to diagnose complex issues and streamline service processes, significantly reducing vehicle downtime while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Sunset Cadillac Bradenton
07.1998 - Current
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- 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.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Safeguarded customer trust by ensuring adherence to ethical repair practices and maintaining a transparent communication approach throughout the service process.
- Mitigated potential warranty claims through close inspections of newly serviced vehicles prior to their return to customers.
- Enhanced workshop safety by adhering to and promoting best practices.
- Streamlined service scheduling to minimize customer wait times.
- Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.
- Optimized fuel efficiency for customers with regular engine tune-ups and maintenance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks for improved vehicle safety and longevity.
- Customized vehicles to owner specifications, enhancing driving experience.
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting detailed diagnostic procedures.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing precise and timely repair updates.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Oswego Junior College
Oswego, ILSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Changing oil
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Fuel systems
- Preventive maintenance services
- Installing equipment
- Electrical failure repairs
- Battery services
- Heavy lifting
- Coolant system control
- Replacing filters
- Heating and air conditioning
- Automotive electronics
- Wheel alignments
- Electrical experience
- Physical stamina
- Estimating work
- Electrical systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Operating air compressors
- Quality assurance inspections
- Maintaining records
- Maintenance scheduling
- Preparing work orders
- Calibrating systems
- Managing parts
- Hazardous waste management
- Roadside repair
- Purchasing parts and inventory
- Performance tuning
- Inventory organizing
- Repair quotes
- Optimizing engine performance
- ASE certification
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Calibrating instruments
- Oil change services
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Sunset Cadillac Bradenton
07.1998 - Current
No Degree - General Studies
Oswego Junior College
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