James Fitzgerald
Hendersonville,USA
Summary
Automotive Technician with over two years of shop experience and 1,700 hours of hands-on education. Established strong customer relationships through effective communication and transparency. Passionate about engineering design and innovative problem-solving.
Offering a solid foundation in mechanical principles and a passion for automotive repair, eager to learn and develop in a hands-on environment. Brings the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply problem-solving skills to real-world situations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Gallatin, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems including brakes, steering and suspension
- Diagnosed EV and Hybrid vehicle systems
- Worked with skilled team members to meet service deadlines in order to maintain boss satisfaction
- Set high standards with 5 Ss in the work space
- Post graduate currently pursuing ASE certifications
Gymnastics Instructor
The Masters School of Gymnastics
Hendersonville, USA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Taught gymnastics fundamentals to children and teens, focusing on safety, technique, and confidence
- Designed creative lesson plans integrating movement and discipline
- Helped balance team schedules and deadlines
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN05-2028
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville TN05-2025
Skills
- Instructional design
- Implemented a new quality assurance process that significantly reduced progress errors by 28%
- Designed a unique system for fast and efficient problem-solving
- Designed and implemented new teamwork strategies that increased productivity by 20%
- Electrical diagnostics expertise
- Troubleshooting technical issues\
- Fabrication Techniques
- Vehicle inspections
Certification
- Automotive Technology
- EV/Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
07.2023 - Current
Gymnastics Instructor
The Masters School of Gymnastics
06.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Volunteer State Community College
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Art
- Cooking
- Restoring classic cars
- Music
- Hiking
- Gymnastics
- Welding
- Teaching