Damian Solares Hernandez
Winter Park
Summary
Experienced with automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance. Utilizes technical knowledge and hands-on skills to ensure vehicle reliability and safety. Knowledge of engine systems, brake systems, and electrical components to provide comprehensive automotive solutions.
Dedicated automotive professional with a strong work ethic and expertise in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring vehicle safety and performance through meticulous inspections and repairs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
CarMax
Orlando, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks, ensuring vehicle safety and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed and parts used.
- 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.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
Commercial Truck Driver
Prime Inc
Springfield, MO
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated and maintained commercial vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and safety standards.
- Managed delivery schedules, optimizing routes for efficiency and timeliness.
- Collaborated with dispatch teams to coordinate load assignments effectively.
- Documented hours of service and maintained accurate logbooks for compliance audits.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Automotive Technician
Walmart Auto Care Center
Casselberry, FL
09.2018 - 10.2024
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Provided exceptional customer service by explaining repairs and maintenance options clearly.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL12-2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Changing oil
- Fluid exchanges
- Vehicle inspection
- Alignments experience
- Exhaust systems
- Heavy lifting
- Brake systems
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Preventive maintenance services
- Replacing filters
- Heating and air conditioning
Timeline
Automotive Technician
CarMax
04.2025 - Current
Commercial Truck Driver
Prime Inc
11.2024 - 03.2025
Automotive Technician
Walmart Auto Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Seminole State College of Florida