JOHN VANCE
CUMMING,FL
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, previously at Joe Hudson Collision Center. Expert in engine repair and diagnostics, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Successfully reduced vehicle downtime through meticulous preventative maintenance, delivering superior results under tight deadlines while training junior staff on best practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Garage 850
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Automotive Technician
Tuffy Tires & Auto Service Center
07.2021 - 11.2024
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Automotive Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Education
High School Teaching
Lamar High
West Virginia05-1986
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
Manage Tuffy for 1 year and brough Company to highest GP
I started working as a senior tech for Tuffy and brought the store to profit as a technician. My knowledge and performance was the key role my accomplishment in doing so. After my accomplishment, I was promoted to manage a store in another location, which happen to be shrugging in sales. My 30 year knowledge and skills assisting in costumer satisfaction helped bring the store to number 3 in the whole district in the state of Florida.
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Garage 850
12.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Tuffy Tires & Auto Service Center
07.2021 - 11.2024
Automotive Technician
Joe Hudson Collision Center
02.2019 - 05.2021
High School Teaching
Lamar High
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