Jean Kruel-Velasquez
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Seasoned Automotive Technician with solid background in vehicle repair and maintenance. Possess strong diagnostic skills, adept at troubleshooting complex mechanical issues while ensuring quality customer service. Demonstrated abilities in team leadership, task management, and effective communication. Previous roles have seen significant improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction rates due to innovative problem-solving strategies and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
All Roads Truck & Auto Repair
Port St Lucie, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of complex electrical issues using appropriate test equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
West Palm Beach
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Administer Route sales
- Deliver product
- Restock Shelves
- Backstock Organization
- Efficiently manage time and deliveries
- Teamwork to complete deadlines for sale products
Supply Chain Manager
Avis Budget Group
Newark, NJ
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Write Estimates for accident vehicles
- Manage shops with company vehicles for repairs
- Fluent in Audatex Estimating System
- Responsible for taking pictures, writing estimates, sending vehicles to bodyshops, and writing reports based on daily activity
- Orders parts directly to shops through various vendors
- Inspected damaged vehicles to determine extent of structural, body and mechanical damage.
- Documented findings in a written report with photos to be used for insurance claims.
- Calculated cost estimates for repair or replacement of vehicle parts.
- Negotiated repair costs with insurance companies.
- Verified accuracy of parts pricing from suppliers and vendors.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries regarding repairs and estimates.
Automotive Technician
All American Ford
Paramus
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Perform light and heavy duty repairs on vehicles
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and recommend services based on mileage and wear
- Replace engines, cam phasers, transmissions, and etc
- Diagnose vehicle symptoms and find solutions
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Rebuilt faulty hydraulic systems including pumps and cylinders.
- Tested electrical circuits for faults using diagnostic computers.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
Automotive Technician
Best Auto Tech
Union City
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles
- Inspect and repair vehicles to their best state
- Perform brakes services
- Engine diagnostics
- Transmissions
- Electrical Repairs
- Exhaust Repairs
Automotive Technician
Shah Auto Center
West New York
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Perform vehicle body repairs
- Diagnose and repair vehicles to oem spec
- Fabricate exhausts from stainless steel tubing
- Perform alignments
- Troubleshoot vehicles to pin the source of malfunctions
- Repair tires and rims back to original condition
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
Education
Auto Estimatics Program -
Vale Training - Sedgwick Company
01.2023
Automotive Technology -
Lincoln Technical Institute
08.2020
High School -
High Tech High School
06.2018
Skills
- Innovative Thinking
- Effective Leadership
- Effective Organization
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Industry Knowledge
- Advanced Excel Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications
- Issue Resolution
- Vehicle Inspection
- Courtesy inspection
- Calibration understanding
- Roadside Repair
- Transmissions
- Automotive testing
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Automotive Technician
All Roads Truck & Auto Repair
06.2024 - Current
Route Sales Representative
Frito Lay
07.2023 - 05.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Avis Budget Group
07.2021 - 06.2023
Automotive Technician
All American Ford
06.2020 - 07.2021
Automotive Technician
Best Auto Tech
06.2019 - 06.2020
Automotive Technician
Shah Auto Center
06.2018 - 07.2019
Auto Estimatics Program -
Vale Training - Sedgwick Company
Automotive Technology -
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School -
High Tech High School