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Rafael Ocegueda

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Helpful professional commended as team player and expert in automotive technology. Seeking vocational instructor position in the field of automotive technology. Ready to bring 10 plus years of master level experience to El Camino College Automotive Technology program.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vocational Instructor Technician

Long Beach City College
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed resources effectively to ensure access to necessary supplies while staying within budgetary constraints.
  • Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of DTLA
06.2021 - 02.2024
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Supported service advisors in troubleshooting difficult customer concerns regarding vehicle performance issues or irregularities.

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of West Covina
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with other technicians for efficient problem-solving in challenging repair situations.
  • Mentored junior technicians, sharing expertise to improve their diagnostic and repair skills.

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of Whittier
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements through continuous professional development courses and certifications.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.

Automotive Technician

Toyota Central
06.2013 - 06.2017
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.

Education

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Whittier High School
Whittier, CA
06.2009

Skills

    • Works Well Under Pressure
    • Multitasking and Organization
    • Task Delegation
    • Critical Thinking
    • Training and mentoring
      • Customer Service
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Assigning Work
      • Documentation And Reporting

Certification

  • Certified Master Diagnostic Technician, Toyota-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician- Engines-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Automatic Transmission-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Manual Transmission-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Steering and Suspension-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Brakes-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Electrical-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Heating and A/C-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Engine Performance-2013-2024
  • ASE Certified Technician-Advanced Engine Performance Specialist-2013-2024

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

References

Max Rios

Manager Subaru Thousand Oaks

213-820-8147


Marcos Aguilar

Shop Forman Toyota DTLA

213-923-0635


Ruben Gomez

Service Director Felix Chevrolet

213-305-7933


Paul Kleizo

Vocational Technician Long Beach City College

714-317-8740


James Hulbert

Professor of Automotive Technology Long Beach City College

562-938-3104

Timeline

Vocational Instructor Technician

Long Beach City College
02.2024 - Current

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of DTLA
06.2021 - 02.2024

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of West Covina
07.2019 - 06.2021

Master Automotive Technician

Toyota of Whittier
06.2017 - 06.2019

Automotive Technician

Toyota Central
06.2013 - 06.2017

Associate of Science - Automotive Technology

Cypress College

High School Diploma -

Whittier High School

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