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Daniel Fowler

Automotive Technician
Owings,MD

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Mechanic experienced working on all vehicles. Successful working in dealer and franchise repair environments. Extensive knowledge of foreign and domestics vehicles and strong focus on customer satisfaction. Master ASE with over 30 years experience.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Automotive Technician

Huntsberrys Import Automotive
Prince Frederick, MD
06.2018 - Current

Mostly work on all European Vehicles here. Lots of experience troubleshooting these vehicles. With all of their systems.

  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • 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.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
  • Diagnosed electrical malfunctions using oscilloscope.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.

Automotive Technician

Preston Automotive
Preston , MD
09.2013 - 06.2018

Ford- Nissan- Hyundai- Mazda- Diesels

  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • 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.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.

Automotive Technician

Bob Smith Automotive
Easton , MD
06.2002 - 11.2012

GM Dealership All Models - Team Leader - Diesel Technician

  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
  • Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.

Mechanic

Waugh Chapel Exxon
Gambrills , MD
01.1993 - 07.2002

Great shop. First Real Job. I wrote estimates, looked up book time, called and ordered parts and completed the work. I also did tow calls.

  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • 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.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.
  • Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
  • Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Performed basic electric repairs such as resetting circuit breakers and fitting lighting fixtures.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tall Oaks Vocational
Bowie Md
09.1985 - 06.1987

Automotive Trade

Lincoln Technical Institute
Largo, MD
01.1991 - 10.1991

Automotive

Master ASE
Herndon, VA
12.1994 - 12.1994

Four Wheel Alignments

Hunter Engineering Company
03.1997 - 03.1997

Certified Emissions Technician

Maryland Department of Transportation
12.1998 - 12.1998

Advanced Automotive Electronics

Automotive Training Institute
Columbia Md
06.1996 - 06.1996

Additional Training

GM Service Technical Collage
Bob Smith Automotive Easton Md
02.2009 - 02.2009

Additional Training

GM Service Technical Collage
Bob Smith Easton Md
02.2009 - 02.2009

Skills

Troubleshooting

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Timeline

Automotive Technician

Huntsberrys Import Automotive
06.2018 - Current

Automotive Technician

Preston Automotive
09.2013 - 06.2018

Additional Training

GM Service Technical Collage
02.2009 - 02.2009

Additional Training

GM Service Technical Collage
02.2009 - 02.2009

Automotive Technician

Bob Smith Automotive
06.2002 - 11.2012

Certified Emissions Technician

Maryland Department of Transportation
12.1998 - 12.1998

Four Wheel Alignments

Hunter Engineering Company
03.1997 - 03.1997

Advanced Automotive Electronics

Automotive Training Institute
06.1996 - 06.1996

Automotive

Master ASE
12.1994 - 12.1994

Mechanic

Waugh Chapel Exxon
01.1993 - 07.2002

Automotive Trade

Lincoln Technical Institute
01.1991 - 10.1991

High School Diploma -

Tall Oaks Vocational
09.1985 - 06.1987
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