David Maduakolam
Manville,NJ
Summary
My mission is to provide high-quality and reliable service to my clients, whether they need automotive or photography solutions. As an Automotive Technician at Nissan Motor Corporations, I apply my certifications and years of experience to accurately analyze, diagnose, and repair various issues using advanced equipment and comprehensive checklists. In addition to my technical skills, I also have extensive experience and a passion for capturing events, concerts, landscapes, products, and portraits, using a variety of camera lenses and accessories to achieve the desired look of the production. I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies to enhance my expertise and deliver the best results possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Photographer
BNL Enterprises
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Served a diverse range of industries, including weddings, corporate events, fashion shoots, and family portraits.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
- Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
Automotive Technician
Nissan Motor Corporation
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in staff training, sharing knowledge and skills with coworkers.
- Safeguarded customer trust by ensuring adherence to ethical repair practices and maintaining a transparent communication approach throughout the service process.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Replenishment Team Member
Michaels Arts And Crafts
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Increased inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and adjusting stock levels as needed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely product restocking and maintaining organized store shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily replenishment tasks, ensuring optimal product availability.
- Contributed to reducing out-of-stock situations by promptly addressing discrepancies between physical inventory and system data.
- Supported efficient merchandise flow by unloading trucks, sorting items, and accurately placing products in designated areas.
- Improved store appearance and shopping experience with consistent shelf maintenance, product organization, and display setup.
- Assisted in loss prevention efforts by identifying damaged or expired products and removing them from sales floor.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively for accurate receiving of new merchandise and prompt replenishment on sales floor.
- Optimized workspace functionality by maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized backroom storage area.
- Result Ensured regulatory compliance by properly disposing of hazardous materials following company guidelines.
- Enhanced productivity by assisting with training new team members on replenishment procedures and best practices.
- Achieved high standards of cleanliness throughout the store by consistently maintaining shelves, displays, and backroom storage areas.
- Supported efficient load processing by accurately staging pallets for easy access to merchandise during replenishment activities.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changes in priorities or work assignments while maintaining strong performance levels.
- Put away received merchandise in designated location.
- Unpacked trucks, moved merchandise and stocked shelves to provide appealing sales floor and positive customer experience.
- Created seasonal displays to showcase new and promotional merchandise.
- Pulled out-of-date, damaged or returned opened items to report to supervisor.
- Greeted and used service model to meet customers' needs.
- Used two-way radios to hear incoming messages and provide verbal responses.
- Performed section resets to match new planograms.
- Added price tags, adjusted signage and built cardboard kits.
- Leveraged keyboard and handheld units to input data on computer.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Education
No Degree - Marketing
St. John's University
Jamaica, NYHigh School Diploma -
Seton Hall Preporatory High School
West Orange, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Equipment Preparation
- Client Relations
- Creative artistic vision
- System repairs
- Estimating Work
- ASE Certification
- Parts Replacement
- Stock replenishment
- Upselling techniques
- Project Management
- Issue Resolution
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician
- Certified 609 , ASE Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling - July 17, 2021
Timeline
Photographer
BNL Enterprises
05.2023 - Current
Automotive Technician
Nissan Motor Corporation
06.2021 - 01.2023
Replenishment Team Member
Michaels Arts And Crafts
01.2016 - 09.2020
No Degree - Marketing
St. John's University
High School Diploma -
Seton Hall Preporatory High School