Ha Nguyen
San Francisco,California
Summary
Proven Automotive Technician with a solid background at Acura of Serramonte, adept in advanced diagnostics and engine repair. Leveraged strong work ethic and problem-solving skills to enhance vehicle performance and workshop efficiency. Achieved a significant reduction in diagnostic times by 30%, showcasing expertise in preventive maintenance and electrical failure repairs. Hardworking Master Automotive Technician successful at correcting mechanical problems, completing routine maintenance and improving vehicle operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive-technician
San Francisco Honda and Acura
12.2021 - 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.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Automotive Technician
Acura of Serramonte
06.2015 - 10.2021
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- 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.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Smog Tech (EO130403)
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA09.1996
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA09.1994
GED -
Galileo High School
San Francisco, CA09.1991
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Changing Oil
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Replacement
- Fluid Exchanges
- Diagnostic abilities
- Brake Systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Steering systems
- Tire Services
- Suspension Systems
- Vehicle Inspection
- Alignments experience
- System repairs
- Transmissions
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust Systems
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive maintenance services
- Coolant System Control
- Installing equipment
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heavy Lifting
- Battery Services
- Electrical understanding
- Replacing Filters
- Engine Rebuilds
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Drivetrain Repair
- Automotive Electronics
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Wheel Alignments
- Electrical experience
- Emissions Control
- Advanced Diagnostics
- Operating air compressors
- Calibrating systems
- Hazardous waste management
- Manual transmissions
Timeline
Automotive-technician
San Francisco Honda and Acura
12.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
Acura of Serramonte
06.2015 - 10.2021
No Degree - Automotive Smog Tech (EO130403)
Skyline College
No Degree - Automotive Mechanics
City College of San Francisco
GED -
Galileo High School
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