Melakai Cotton

• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
• Improved system efficiency by implementing regular maintenance schedules for all technical equipment.
• Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
• Successfully performed major diagnostics and major repairs, such as drivetrain rebuilds, hand-making and installing brake lines, and cylinder head extended warranties.

Presented job opportunity at aftermarket/performance oriented tuning shop. Shadowed in aftermarket turbo installations, Replaced oil pan/injectors/fuel pumps on high performance vehicles. Installed coilovers and "bolt ons" on 2024 m8 competition. I was "employed" at this shop for around 2 weeks however passed the opportunity due to personal reasons and an increase in pay at Mercedes.

• Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
• Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.

• Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
• Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
• Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.