Mark Anthony Villarreal
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Shanafelt. Expert in engine repair and vehicle diagnostics, consistently improving performance through effective troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance workshop efficiency and maintain safety standards while delivering exceptional service and fostering customer relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Shanafelt
04.2012 - 10.2025
- Assisted in diagnosing vehicle issues using OBD-II scanners and diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Learned to operate various hand and power tools for automotive repairs.
- Collaborated with senior technicians to understand repair processes and techniques.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Engaged in continuous training on new automotive technologies and systems.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with customers regarding service needs.
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School
Seguin, TXSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Changing oil
- Hand and power tools
- Brake systems understanding
- Replacing parts
- Fluid exchanges
- Steering systems
- Tire services
- Suspension systems
- Alignments experience
- Transmissions
- Fuel systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Coolant system control
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heating and air conditioning
- Drivetrain and axle installation
- Manual transmissions
- Oil change services
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Shanafelt
04.2012 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Seguin High School