ERGIN PRENGA
yonkers,NY
Summary
Motivated business professional with 6 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER AND DETAILER
westchester mobile detailing
11.2020 - Current
- Inspect parts, equipment, or vehicles for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations
- Scrub, scrape, or spray machine parts, equipment, or vehicles, using scrapers, brushes, clothes, cleaners, disinfectants, insecticides, acid, abrasives, vacuums, or hoses
- Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds, according to formulas
- Press buttons to activate cleaning equipment or machines
- Clean and polish vehicle windows
- Rinse objects and place them on drying racks or use cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces
- Drive vehicles to or from workshops or customers' workplaces or homes
- Turn valves or handles on equipment to regulate pressure or flow of water, air, steam, or abrasives from sprayer nozzles
- Pre-soak or rinse machine parts, equipment, or vehicles by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually or using hoists
- Lubricate machinery, vehicles, or equipment or perform minor repairs or adjustments, using hand tools
- Monitor operation of cleaning machines and stop machines or notify supervisors when malfunctions occur
- Disassemble and reassemble machines or equipment or remove and reattach vehicle parts or trim, using hand tools
- Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment
- Maintain inventories of supplies
- Apply paints, dyes, polishes, reconditioners, waxes, or masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect, or restore color or condition
- Turn valves or disconnect hoses to eliminate water, cleaning solutions, or vapors from machinery or tanks
- Sweep, shovel, or vacuum loose debris or salvageable scrap into containers and remove containers from work areas
- Transport materials, equipment, or supplies to or from work areas, using carts or hoists
- Collect and test samples of cleaning solutions or vapors
- Clean the plastic work inside cars, using paintbrushes
- Fit boot spoilers, side skirts, or mud flaps to cars.
Manager
Gold Coast Collision Center
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Operator
LA2 Inc
Yonkers, NY
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
MECHANIC AND PHOTOGRAPHER
bimmer speed
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked on racecars, helped build motors
- Also washed and detailed the cars
- Did all the media work for the shop covering race events and some magazine work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
MECHANIC
hoti motorsport
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings
- Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
- Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs
- Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units
- Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
- Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems
- Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles
- Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment
- Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
Education
No Degree - Photography
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FLHigh School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Yonkers, NY06.2014
Skills
- Fork lift certification
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Vehicle Inspection
hobbies
circuit racing
drag racing
building racecar's
photography(wedding, events,cars,nature)
driving( long distance drives)
woodworking
fishing
hunting
traveling
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Manager
Gold Coast Collision Center
03.2022 - 11.2023
Operator
LA2 Inc
01.2021 - 02.2022
OWNER AND DETAILER
westchester mobile detailing
11.2020 - Current
MECHANIC AND PHOTOGRAPHER
bimmer speed
08.2019 - 09.2020
MECHANIC
hoti motorsport
11.2015 - 05.2018
No Degree - Photography
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School