Nathaniel Helms
Automotive Technician
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced automotive professional with over 4 years of hands-on experience in basic service, alignments, motor and transmission R&R, diagnosis using scan tools like ProDemand, IDataFix, INPA & ISTA BMW, inspections, aftermarket performance upgrades, and tuning. Known for adaptability and praised by peers for effectively handling any situation. Proven track record of achieving goals, confident in ability to contribute to company success.
Currently enrolled at CPCC for AAS Degree and BMW program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Auto Service Center
09.2024 - Current
- Oil changes
- Tire rotations
- Tire balance
- Tire replacements
- Flat repairs
- Performed detailed checks using a 28-point inspection process.
- Utilized diagnostic tools for effective troubleshooting and repair.
- Alignments
- Executed thorough inspection and replacement of worn brake components.
- Turn Brake Rotors
- Performed reset operations on maintenance indicators.
- Evaluated the functionality and safety of vehicles through road testing.
- Fuel Management System Maintenance
- A/C system(Evac & Recharge) & cleaner maintenance
- Filling out complete work orders
- Remove and replace bulbs
- Verified compliance with safety standards through suspension evaluations.
- Analyzed electrical systems to pinpoint and troubleshoot defects.
Automotive Technician
Harris Cars Inc
07.2023 - 09.2024
- MECHANICS
- Basic service
- Break services
- Engine diagnostic
- Transmission diagnostic
- Coolant system diagnostic
- Charging system diagnostic
- A/C system diagnostic
- Motor rebuilds
- Motor swaps
- Transmission swaps
- Suspension replacement
- Inspections
- Tire rotations & changes
- Order parts
- Evac & recharge A/C
- BODY SHOP
- Sanding body panels
- Priming body panels
- Buffing and polishing
- Restoring headlights
- Bondo work
- Single stage painting
AST 2
NTB - National Tire & Battery
11.2021 - 06.2022
Automotive Technician & Part & Inventory
GMP Performance
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Change oil& filter.
- Ensure tire pressure.
- Tighten things to right specs.
- Clear service lights.
- Do basics service/tune up.
- Tune cars with APR Racing Tuner.
- Mount & Balance tires.
- Alignments.
- Receive parts.
- Pick up parts from dealerships.
- Order parts if needed.
- Wash cars.
- Detail interior & vacuum.
- Change & bleed brakes.
Sauté Chef
Pump House
03.2023 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Maxwell’s Tavern
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Arrange food for serving.
- Ensure quality of foods or supplies.
- Assess equipment functioning.
- Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
McDonalds Crew Trainer/ Assistant manager
McDonald's
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Take customer orders.
- Process customer bills or payments.
- Prepare breads or dough.
- Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
- Serve food or beverages.
- Cook foods.
- Prepare hot or cold beverages.
- Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
- Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Emmets social table
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Arrange food for serving.
- Ensure quality of foods or supplies.
- Assess equipment functioning.
- Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Ensure quality of foods or supplies.
- Coordinate timing of food production activities.
- Manage food service operations or parts of operations.
- Determine prices for menu items.
- Train food preparation or food service personnel.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Busser
701 Main Restaurant
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Washing dishes
- Cleaning extra things if asked
- Running out food when busy
- Bussing tables if needed.
- I always picked up shifts if someone was out
- Always came on time.
- Clean off the table of dishes,glasses,and trash.
- Wipe tables down & reset with silverware.
- Clean tableware.
- Remove trash.
- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
- Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
- Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
- Package food or supplies.
- Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
- Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
- Arrange tables or dining areas.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Automotive Systems Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCHigh school diploma -
Parkwood High School
Monroe, NC01.2020
Skills
- Engine Diagnostic
- Transmission diagnostics
- Engine and Transmission replacement
- Tuning ECU(DME), TCU,
- Oil change
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Automotive repair
- Automotive service (3 years)
- Mechanic Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Microsoft Word
- Leadership
- Customer service
- Driving
- Manual transmission
- Automotive diagnostics
- Hand tools
- Brake Repair
- Alignment
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Tire Service
- Service Technician Experience
- Time Management
- Valet Parking
- Suspension
- Management
- Stocking
- Car Washing
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Serving Experience
- POS
- Cooking
- Meal Preparation
- Host/Hostess
- Retail Sales
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Culinary Experience
- Shift Management
- Cashiering
- Food Production
- Cash Handling
- Restaurant Management
- Inventory Control
- Meat Cutting
- Guest Services
- Packaging
- Pricing
- Heavy lifting (2 years)
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Goodyear Auto Service Center
09.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Harris Cars Inc
07.2023 - 09.2024
Sauté Chef
Pump House
03.2023 - 07.2023
AST 2
NTB - National Tire & Battery
11.2021 - 06.2022
Automotive Technician & Part & Inventory
GMP Performance
08.2021 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Maxwell’s Tavern
10.2020 - 01.2021
Grill Cook/Prep Cook
Emmets social table
08.2020 - 12.2020
McDonalds Crew Trainer/ Assistant manager
McDonald's
03.2020 - 02.2021
Dishwasher/Prep Cook/Busser
701 Main Restaurant
09.2018 - 05.2021
Associate Of Applied Science - Automotive Systems Technology
Central Piedmont Community College
High school diploma -
Parkwood High School
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