Worked effectively with repair staff and parts providers, staying current on availability and service processes.
Logged work orders and change orders into Quickbooks database to track job status.
Presented different repair options to customers to help each person make appropriate choices.
Consulted with customers to assess service requirements and produce accurate orders.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
Bolstered customer retention by creating and offering unique discount options and inspiring interest in new product lines.
Automotive Technician
Culver City Mazda
Culver City, CA
04.2015 - 11.2017
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
Automotive Technician
BMW And Mercedes Service
Sherman Oaks, CA
05.2009 - 07.2014
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
Warehouse Worker
IVB Media Inc.
North Hollywood, CA
08.2007 - 03.2009
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds or less.
Education
Certification of Completion With Ford FACT - Automotive Technician
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2007
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA
06.2006
Skills
Responding to Difficult Customers
Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
Creative Problem Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Understanding Customer Needs
Upbeat and Positive Personality
Upselling Products and Services
Data Entry and Maintenance
Billing Adjustments and Refunds
Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Time Management
Inventory Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Service Writer
Yimisport
03.2018 - Current
Automotive Technician
Culver City Mazda
04.2015 - 11.2017
Automotive Technician
BMW And Mercedes Service
05.2009 - 07.2014
Warehouse Worker
IVB Media Inc.
08.2007 - 03.2009
Certification of Completion With Ford FACT - Automotive Technician