Dante Slaughter
Hartford,CT
Summary
Hardworking technician dedicated to customer satisfaction and reliable in completing skilled work. Improves vehicle safety and performance by looking for and investigating unexpected problems. Thorough in completing repair and maintenance work.
Well-trained automotive service professional specializing in tire work. Knowledgeable about wheel balancing, flat fixing and general system maintenance. Clean and neat with strong focus on supporting team and customer needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanic
Firestone Auto Care
02.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools, ensuring accurate repairs and maintenance.
- Performed routine inspections on vehicles to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Executed complex repairs on various vehicle systems, enhancing overall performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve turnaround times on service requests.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Adjusted headlights for proper alignment per customer request.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Provided accurate estimates of repair times to customers prior to work being performed.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of complex electrical issues using appropriate test equipment.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
Service Manager
Tire City - Used Tires & Auto Repair
02.2015 - 01.2023
- Managed service staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
- Monitored service performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Trained new employees on the use of customer relationship management software systems.
- Created standard operating procedures for all service functions.
- Managed inventory levels of parts necessary for servicing customers' needs.
Alignment Technician
Tire City
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Performed both front-end alignments and four-wheel alignments depending on vehicle's suspension and drive type.
- Operated specialized alignment equipment and wheel balancing machines and instructed others in machine operation.
- Delivered and explained to customers before and after printout of vehicle alignment readings and statistics.
- Road-tested newly-aligned vehicles to verify and demonstrate correct and complete alignment to customer's satisfaction.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles
Tire Technician
TownFairTire
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues
- Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
Education
High School Diploma -
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Hartford, CT06.2011
Skills
- Brake repairs
- Rotation and balancing
- Tire mounting
- Alignments knowledge
- Basic math
- Critical thinking
- Struts repair
- Axle repair
- TPMS repair
- Communication
Certification
Emission certified
Timeline
Mechanic
Firestone Auto Care
02.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
02.2023 - 02.2024
Service Manager
Tire City - Used Tires & Auto Repair
02.2015 - 01.2023
Alignment Technician
Tire City
02.2014 - 02.2015
Tire Technician
TownFairTire
10.2012 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
A. I. Prince Technical High School