David Her
Tustin
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with over 20 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
MINI Master Technician
Crevier Mini
Santa Ana, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Team Leader
- PHEV & BEV Certified
- ASE Master Technician
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
MINI Master Technician
Long Beach Mini
Long Beach, CA
08.2011 - 12.2016
- 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.
- Utilized alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
BMW/MINI Technician
Southbay BMW
Torrance , CA
12.2008 - 08.2011
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
BMW Technician
Center Bmw
Sherman Oaks, CA
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Assembler
Far West Technology Inc
Goleta, CA
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Completed surface mount soldering of printed circuit boards.
- Assembled components per technical specifications and production guidelines.
Assembler
Lighting Protection Corporation
Goleta, CA
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
Education
Associate Degree -
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CASanta Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CAHigh School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Goleta, CASkills
- Inspecting vehicles
- Rebuilding engines
- Installing equipment
- Strong communication skills
- System repairs
- Preventive maintenance services
- Troubleshooting skills
- Expert diagnostics
Accomplishments
2025 Achievement in Motoring Award
Penske Elite Technician Award 2018, 2024, 2025
Employee of the year Award 2018
Timeline
MINI Master Technician
Crevier Mini
01.2017 - Current
MINI Master Technician
Long Beach Mini
08.2011 - 12.2016
BMW/MINI Technician
Southbay BMW
12.2008 - 08.2011
BMW Technician
Center Bmw
02.2006 - 02.2008
Assembler
Far West Technology Inc
06.2004 - 01.2005
Assembler
Lighting Protection Corporation
06.2002 - 06.2003
Santa Barbara City College
High School Diploma -
Dos Pueblos Senior High School
Associate Degree -
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc