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DON CARPENTER

Fairfax City

Summary

Successful professional offers talents in customer relations, vehicle inspections and diagnostics. Trained in wide range of repair and maintenance actions. Works smoothly with team members and flexes easily with changing daily assignments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover of Alexandria
Alexandria
02.2021 - Current
  • Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on luxury vehicles to ensure optimal performance.
  • Repaired complex electrical systems in Jaguar and Land Rover models efficiently.
  • Performing HV battery repairs and other HV component repairs on EV and PHEV vehicles.

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover of Chantilly
Chantilly
11.2013 - 01.2021
  • Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
  • Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
  • Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
  • Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their automotive needs.

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover Tysons Corner
Vienna
06.2006 - 11.2013
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
  • Repaired complex electrical systems in Jaguar and Land Rover models efficiently.

Automotive Technician

Ourisman Fairfax Toyota
Fairfax
06.2004 - 06.2006
  • Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA
06-2007

Skills

  • Advanced diagnostics
  • Electrical repairs
  • High-voltage systems
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer relationship management
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Troubleshooting skills

Certification

  • Level 4 Jaguar Land Rover Technician
  • EVSAP technician
  • EVAP technician

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover of Alexandria
02.2021 - Current

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover of Chantilly
11.2013 - 01.2021

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover Tysons Corner
06.2006 - 11.2013

Automotive Technician

Ourisman Fairfax Toyota
06.2004 - 06.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology

Northern Virginia Community College