Jason Nixon
Marrero,LA
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with extensive experience at Custom Built Transmission, excelling in transmission diagnostics and rebuilding. Recognized for exceptional customer service and effective teamwork, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings. Proven ability to enhance vehicle performance through meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, ensuring reliable and efficient repairs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Builder and Diagnostic Tech
Custom Built Transmission
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Improved overall vehicle performance with meticulous attention to detail during transmission rebuilds.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete high-quality transmission projects on time.
- Provided exceptional customer service by thoroughly explaining repair plans and potential costs associated with each project.
- Maintained thorough records of completed projects, ensuring accurate documentation of all work performed on each vehicle for future reference.
Mechanic Shop Foreman /Business Owner
Marrero Quality Auto Services
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring quality workmanship on all repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Created custom preventative maintenance programs tailored to individual client needs, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by liaising with manufacturers directly which led to quicker resolution times.
Transmission Rebuilder
Southern Hotrod
02.2010 - 05.2015
- Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients due to exceptional technical skills combined with outstanding customer service abilities.
- Developed a strong knowledge of various transmission types, enabling accurate diagnosis and effective repairs.
- Diagnosed complex transmission issues accurately, reducing repeat repairs and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough road tests following completion of rebuilds to ensure optimal functionality before returning vehicles to clients'' possession.
Automotive Technician
Ray Brandt Dodge Chrysler
01.2005 - 04.2010
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
Auto
John Ehret High School
Marrero, LASkills
- Bearing replacement
- Transmission diagnostics
- Clutch replacement
- Electrical system diagnosis
- Technical documentation interpretation
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Automatic transmission repair
- Manual transmission repair
- Differential service
- Transmission rebuilding
- Transfer case repair
- U-joint replacement
- Performance transmission upgrades
- Hydraulic system troubleshooting
- Drivetrain maintenance
- Torque converter installation
- Valve body servicing
- Adaptive transmission programming
- Transmission control module calibration
- Gearbox assembly
- Shift solenoid repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Inspection procedures
Timeline
Transmission Builder and Diagnostic Tech
Custom Built Transmission
09.2019 - 08.2024
Mechanic Shop Foreman /Business Owner
Marrero Quality Auto Services
06.2015 - 06.2019
Transmission Rebuilder
Southern Hotrod
02.2010 - 05.2015
Automotive Technician
Ray Brandt Dodge Chrysler
01.2005 - 04.2010
Auto
John Ehret High School
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