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Entre Palmer

Tampa,FL

Summary

Adept Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Jarrett Scott Ford, showcasing exceptional diagnostic abilities and a strong work ethic. Leveraged expertise in preventive maintenance and brake systems, enhancing vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction. Excelled in team collaboration, significantly improving service efficiency. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 30 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

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Adult Care Housing
Saint Petersburg, Florida
07.2014 - Current
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Maintained a 7 vehicle fleet of both vans and trucks

Automotive Technician

Jarrett Scott Ford
Plant City, FL
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • 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.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • 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.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.

Automotive Technician

Ice Cold Air
Saint Petersburg, FL
11.2011 - 06.2014
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • 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.
  • Enjoyed a great work environment with a group of guys who grew to be more like family than coworkers

Automotive Technician

Techmaster Automotive
Saint Petersburg, FL
06.2008 - 06.2011

Full range automotive diagnosis and repair with a concentration on oil and lube.

  • 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 safety and emissions inspections.

Education

Biology

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

High School Diploma - College Prep

Palatka High School
Palatka, FL

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Changing tires
  • Engine repair
  • Problem-Solving
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Hand and power tools
  • Brake systems understanding
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Replacing parts
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Parts Replacement
  • Fluid Exchanges
  • Diagnostic abilities
  • Customer Service
  • Brake Systems
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Steering systems
  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Suspension Systems
  • Alignments experience
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fuel systems
  • Team Collaboration
  • Installing equipment
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Replacing Filters
  • Battery Services
  • Electrical understanding
  • Engine Rebuilds
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Drivetrain Repair
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Drivetrain and Axle Installation
  • Soldering skills
  • Upholstery Repair
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Brake servicing

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Jarrett Scott Ford
10.2023 - Current

Automotive Technician

Adult Care Housing
07.2014 - Current

Automotive Technician

Ice Cold Air
11.2011 - 06.2014

Automotive Technician

Techmaster Automotive
06.2008 - 06.2011

Biology

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

High School Diploma - College Prep

Palatka High School
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