Max Parkinson
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a goal of obtaining a position in fire suppression and emergency medical care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician & Fabricator
High Country Performance 4x4
Englewood, CO
05.2018 - Current
- Install high performance vehicle suspensions.
- Diagnose mechanical concerns, including transfercase, axle gears, suspension components, steering components, and repair to factory specifications to ensure vehicle safety.
- Proficiently weld different types of metal using multiple classifications of equipment. GTAW and GMAW.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
Reconditioning Technician
Groove Toyota
Englewood, CO
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Inspected vehicles to identify any existing or potential problems and reported findings to the supervisor.
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance on reconditioned vehicles, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, tune-ups and other services.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed on each vehicle.
Senior Technician
Schomp BMW
Highlands Ranch, CO
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with a team of 8 other mechanics, collaborating on vehicle repairs to improve efficiency.
- Advanced vehicle Diagnostics, including electrical, fiber optics, computer programming.
- Repair of mechanical systems using specialized and general tools.
- Maintaining strong relationships with team members to improve workplace moral.
Automotive Technician
High Country Performance 4x4
Englewood, CO
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Replaced suspension and driveline components, including shocks, springs, axle housings.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Insured vehicle safety drivability for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area.
Automotive Technician
Kuni Lexus of Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village, CO
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Basic and extensive vehicle repairs, including engine, transmission, electrical, and airbag systems.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Utilized service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of electrical issues.
- Maintained and ensured safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Automotive Service Technician
Schomp MINI
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Team lead of 4 technicians, responsible for, task delegation time management, and team building to maximize performance.
- Advanced vehicle diagnostics, including, eletrical, engine mechanical, suspension.
- Diagnostics using specialized equipment and tools
- Utilized service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Highlands Ranch, CO
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Communicated with customers about the condition and safeness of tires.
- Worked part time while attending college
Automotive Service Technician
Schomp BMW/MINI
Highlands Ranch, CO
06.2008 - 09.2011
- Basic vehicle repairs, including, alignments, brake components, suspension components.
- Basic vehicle diagnostics, of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Maintaining cleanliness of work area.
- Recording vehicle repairs in the "Cause, Concern, Correction" format.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO05.2011
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch, CO05.2008
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of automotive wiring and airbag systems
- Basic Life Support certification
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Technical writing
- Thrives in a team environment
- Self-directed project management
Timeline
Senior Technician & Fabricator
High Country Performance 4x4
05.2018 - Current
Reconditioning Technician
Groove Toyota
08.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Technician
Schomp BMW
02.2017 - 08.2017
Automotive Technician
High Country Performance 4x4
05.2015 - 02.2017
Automotive Technician
Kuni Lexus of Greenwood Village
09.2014 - 05.2015
Automotive Service Technician
Schomp MINI
08.2012 - 09.2014
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
09.2011 - 08.2012
Automotive Service Technician
Schomp BMW/MINI
06.2008 - 09.2011
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Arapahoe Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Arapahoe Community College
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School