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Work History
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Khalle Crawford

***(RELOCATING TO N.C.) Ladson,SC

Summary

Relocating to Hendersonville/ Asheville Location on 8/1/2025. Dynamic Automotive Master Technician with extensive experience at A Plus Automotive Service, excelling in diagnostics and performance tuning. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and lead teams effectively. Skilled in engine repair and shop management, delivering high-quality service while mentoring apprentices and enhancing operational efficiency. Fully capable to handle customer service/satisfaction needs. Capable to work on all makes, models, and years. Fairly determined.

Dependable automotive professional with expertise in repairing and maintaining diverse vehicle components and systems. Good troubleshooting and planning abilities with superior work ethic. Clean driving record, Master ASE certification is up to date.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Master Technician

A Plus Automotive Service
05.2020 - Current
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Use of scan tool diagnostic equipment and oscilloscope functionalities
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Alignments, lathe usage, minor welding, programming module, and tuning
  • Lead Technician for diagnostics in all fields
  • Worked on ALL MAKES, MODELS, AND YEARS.
  • Built estimates and located parts
  • Teach Apprentices

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

South Coast Automotive/MotorSports Co.
11.2014 - 05.2020


  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as hydraulic power systems, electronic power steering systems and linkages.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Engine, transmission and drivetrain repairs.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Race events, tracks days, on duty mechanic, haul/ transport Track cars and equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High School
Charleston, SC
06-2012

Skills

  • Vehicle inspections
  • Diesel engines
  • Performance tuning
  • Fuel systems
  • Brake systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Shop management
  • Engine repair
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical failure repairs
  • Alignments experience
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Accomplishments

  • A1-A8 ASE certification
  • Automotive Master Technician Certificate and Status
  • Shop safety classes
  • HVAC certification(CFC-12,HFC-134a, and HFO1234yf
  • Completed Novice Permit for racing License to race on track with competitors.
  • ADAS and Active Vehicle Safety Training
  • Convert Natural aspirated vehicles to force induction and tuning capabilities


Timeline

Automotive Master Technician

A Plus Automotive Service
05.2020 - Current

Automotive Technician/Mechanic

South Coast Automotive/MotorSports Co.
11.2014 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

James Island Charter High School
Khalle Crawford