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James Dinan

Hyde Park

Summary

Experienced automotive technician with a strong background in vehicle diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance. Over 3 years of hands-on expertise in delivering high-quality service, ensuring customer satisfaction, and solving complex automotive issues. Now seeking to transition into an automotive service advisor role, leveraging technical knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to provide exceptional customer service and support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Delhatt Automotive
10.2021 - Current
  • Familiar with navigating service information sources such as ProDemand and Identifix
  • Tasked daily with writing up repair estimates and locating parts
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues prior to repairs
  • Typically serviced up to 3 waiter appointments per day while managing other work orders
  • Performed suspension and front-end repairs on passenger vehicles and light trucks
  • Well-versed in performing alignments with Hunter alignment system.

Lube Tech

Arlington Auto & Tire
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
  • Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 15 oil changes each day.

Grounds Keeper

Beekman Country Club
03.2017 - 08.2021
  • Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains, and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
  • Personally maintain up to 15 holes while mowing/cleaning.
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Often repairing machines as issues or breakdowns occurred
  • Daily use of machines such as precise mowing equipment, dump trucks, bucket loaders, and chainsaws

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History And Criminal Justice

University At Albany
Albany, NY
05.2020

Associate of Science - Associate of Science

Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • New York State certified inspector
  • Time conscious
  • Organized
  • Detail oriented
  • Troubleshooting/diagnostic skills
  • Customer Service
  • Enjoys learning

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Delhatt Automotive
10.2021 - Current

Lube Tech

Arlington Auto & Tire
08.2021 - 10.2021

Grounds Keeper

Beekman Country Club
03.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History And Criminal Justice

University At Albany

Associate of Science - Associate of Science

Dutchess Community College
James Dinan