Nicholas Ghareeb
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Versatile and skilled automotive technician with 4 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and repair across multiple service environments. Dedicated to furthering my knowledge and expertise in the quickly developing automotive industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lube Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed oil changes and fluid exchanges efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Trained new technicians on service procedures, tools usage, and customer interaction techniques.
- Gained various promotions to assistant manager status in shortened duration, featuring oversight of order fulfillment and mentorship of new staff.
- Oversaw staff and customer engagements while excelling in customer service evaluations.
Automotive Technician
Ed & Dave's Auto Service
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Began as a apprentice and worked through apprenticeship and began as a automotive technician
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems, including brakes, suspension and heating and cooling systems
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes and tire rotations efficiently.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify issues and recommend necessary repairs or replacements.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in service delivery.
Automotive Technician
Toyota of Grand Rapids
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of services performed and parts used for customer transparency.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and repair techniques.
- 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.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle systems, including brakes, engines, and transmissions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Northern High School
Grand Rapids, MI05-2021
High School Diploma -
Kent Career Technical Center
Grand Rapids, MI05-2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Engine repair
- Hand and power tools
- Steering systems
- Vehicle inspection
- Suspension systems
- System repairs
- Brake systems
- Fuel systems
- Exhaust systems
- Coolant system control
- Heating and air conditioning
- Drivetrain repair
- ASE certification
Accomplishments
- Achieved two ASE certifications and five state certifications by completing my apprenticeship with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Brakes ASE and state certification
- Suspension & Steering ASE and state certification
- Manual Drivetrain and Axles state certification
- Engine Repair state certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Toyota of Grand Rapids
01.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician
Ed & Dave's Auto Service
06.2022 - 12.2024
Lube Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil
01.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills Northern High School
High School Diploma -
Kent Career Technical Center