James Chamberlin
Automotive tech/Automotive Inspector
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced Automotive tech/ Automotive Inspector with extensive knowledge of vehicle testing, maintenance and repair. Adept at reading and understanding technical documentation. Excellent customer service, time management and multitasking abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
1
1
ASE
1
1
ASE
50
50
GM certs
Work History
Vehicle Inspector
State of Nevada (DMV)
Henderson, NV
2022 - Current
- Conducted in-depth inspections of vehicles to identify damage, missing parts and mechanical issues.
- Prepared reports on vehicles' condition after inspection and submitted to supervisor.
- Performed vehicle inspections to check adherence to rules, standards or regulations and issued violations for offenders.
Shop Forman
Henderson Automotive Specialist
Henderson , NV
08.2018 - Current
- Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Directed daily operations of team of Number technicians and shop professionals.
- Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
Service Technician
Las Vegas Cadillac
Las Vegas , NV
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
Service Technician
Findlay Cadillac
Henderson , NV
05.2010 - 12.2016
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Applied knowledge of standard equipment and manufacturer repair guidelines.
Automotive Technician/Automotive Service Advisor
Henderson Automotive Care
Henderson, NV
01.1995 - 05.2008
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Answered questions and provided information about All Automotive repairs and service
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Educated customers regarding regular maintenance protocols to preserve vehicle condition.
- Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.
- Interpreted diagnostic results to provide accurate repair recommendations.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
General -
John F Kennedy High School
Granada Hills Ca 06.1991
Skills
- Engine Rebuilds
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safety Awareness
- Instrumentation Management
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Brake Lathes
- Corrective Maintenance
- Tire Dismounting
- Records Accuracy
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Resource Utilization
- Fault Codes
- Diagnosing Faults
- Corrective Actions
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Detailed Instruction
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Assembled Parts and Fabrication
- Manual and Automatic Transmissions
- Damage Assessment
- Repair Pricing
- Driver Verification
- Final Inspections
- Vehicle Repair Knowledge
- Quality Control
- Photo Documentation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Fuel Systems
- Vehicle Damage Review
- Issue Resolution
- Quality Inspections
- Time Management
- Emission Standards
- Production Efficiency
- Inspection Documentation
- Effective Communication Skills
- Detailed Vehicle Inspection
- Technical Documentation
- Multi-Point Inspection
- Inspection Processes
- Remote Inspections
- Inspection Selection System Proficiency
- OBD Scanner Expertise
- Mechanical Systems Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe I have engine maintenance. engine performance. A/C certs with my section 609 brakes, and suspension. I also have over 300 GM certs. I was 100 % certified during my time working For GM
- AST - Advanced Service Technician
- CST - Certified Service Technician
Timeline
Vehicle Inspector
State of Nevada (DMV)
2022 - Current
Shop Forman
Henderson Automotive Specialist
08.2018 - Current
Service Technician
Las Vegas Cadillac
11.2017 - 12.2018
Service Technician
Findlay Cadillac
05.2010 - 12.2016
Automotive Technician/Automotive Service Advisor
Henderson Automotive Care
01.1995 - 05.2008
General -
John F Kennedy High School
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe I have engine maintenance. engine performance. A/C certs with my section 609 brakes, and suspension. I also have over 300 GM certs. I was 100 % certified during my time working For GM
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