Dakota Elkins
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Adept at enhancing vehicle performance and production quality, my tenure at Rodney's Automotive and Honda showcases my expertise in diagnostics and preventive maintenance, alongside a knack for fostering team efficiency. With a solid foundation in mechanical systems and a commitment to workplace safety, I excel in driving operational excellence and reducing downtime, ensuring customer satisfaction and team productivity. I am dedicated,hard working and understand the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner. I am willing to learn and strive for excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Rodney's Automotive
Attalla, AL
05.2015 - 03.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- 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.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, ensuring transparency for customers and management alike.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
Manufacturing Production Associate
Honda
Lincoln, AL
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Helped maintain clean workspaces that complied with 5S standards for optimal organization, efficiency, and productivity within the facility.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Operated complex machinery efficiently while adhering to all safety guidelines set forth by the company and regulatory agencies.
- Consistently met production targets through effective time management, prioritization of tasks, and teamwork.
- Mentored new hires on company policies, standard operating procedures, and specific job responsibilities to foster a supportive work environment.
Kitchen Shift Lead
Jefferson's
Albertville, AL
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Trained new employees on kitchen policies, procedures, and equipment usage, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with catering orders as needed, coordinating logistics for successful event execution while maintaining high culinary standards.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying opportunities for professional growth and providing support as needed through coaching or additional training resources.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow by developing task checklists for each shift, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff during peak service times to ensure seamless order flow from the kitchen to tables of waiting guests.
- Implemented portion control guidelines, reducing overall food costs without sacrificing dish quality or presentation standards.
Education
Diploma -
Albertville High School
Albertville, AL05.2016
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Diagnostic abilities
- Mechanical Systems
- Tire Services
- Diagnostics
- Auto and engine repair
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Workplace Safety
- Fluid Exchanges
- Fuel systems
- Vehicle test drives
- Equipment diagnostics
- Repairs knowledge
- Filter Replacements
- Documentation And Reporting
- Willing to Learn
- Time Management
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Problem-Solving
- Replacing parts
- Culinary arts
- Manufacturing
- Kitchen Experince
- Inventory checks
- Quality Inspection
- Ability to fill out Invoices
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Associate
Honda
03.2019 - 04.2021
Kitchen Shift Lead
Jefferson's
02.2016 - 10.2018
Mechanic
Rodney's Automotive
05.2015 - 03.2024
Diploma -
Albertville High School