Foday Kaba
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with experience at Bowie Auto World, skilled in vehicle diagnostics and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through efficient service and transparent communication. Proficient in using hand and power tools, with a strong understanding of brake systems and tire services, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Bowie Auto World
- 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.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Lube Technician
South Pointe Honda
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient oil changes and preventative maintenance services.
- Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure smooth operations during peak hours or when dealing with challenging situations.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of Number-point inspection.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
- Ensured customer trust with transparent communication about necessary services and repair costs.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Increased shop efficiency with meticulous organization of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by proactively addressing minor issues before they escalated into costly repairs for clients.
- Accurately recorded customer information, service details, and vehicle conditions to ensure streamlined communication with team members and clients.
- Elevated overall service experience for clients through skilled tire rotations, brake inspections, fluid checks, and filter replacements as needed.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating with colleagues on complex repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Educated customers on vehicle systems operation and recommended regular maintenance schedules to promote optimal vehicle functionality.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in service area, promoting professional work environment.
Education
Schoolen - Automotive Technician
Tulsa Tech
Broken Arrow, OK10.2023
Certificate - Basic Automatic Mechanic
Williams Vs Tubman Technical College
Monrovia/ Liberia 09.2009
Skills
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Oil change service
- Fluid maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Changing tires
- Changing oil
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Replacing parts
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Inspecting vehicles
- Suspension systems
- Coolant system control
- Battery services
- Replacing filters
- Wheel alignments
- Repair quotes
- Service scheduling
- ASE certification
Certification
Student ASE Certification and Air conditioning
Timeline
Lube Technician
South Pointe Honda
01.2022 - 10.2024
Automotive Technician
Bowie Auto World
Schoolen - Automotive Technician
Tulsa Tech
Certificate - Basic Automatic Mechanic
Williams Vs Tubman Technical College
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