Samuel Brodhead
Columbus,IN
Summary
Hard working and dependable motor sports engine technician with skills in engine building, along with basic skills in chassis set up, and fabrication. Finished school in 2023 with a 4.0 GPA and 1 year of job experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Race Engine Technician
Durham Racing Engines Inc
Trinity, North Carolina
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Disassembled dirt late model racing engines and inspected parts for wear and damage.
- Cleaned and sorted engine parts.
- Inspected parts using a magnaflux machine.
- Disassembled and reassembled rockers, balancers, camshaft hubs, and front covers.
- Loaded engines on and off the engine dynamometer.
- Cleaned and dressed engines and readied them for shipping.
- Ran miscellaneous errands and delivered engines and parts.
Tire Technician
Sam's Wholesale Club
Mooresville, North Carolina
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Upheld record accuracy by using work order reporting system.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Repaired and plugged vehicle tires to help customers avoid purchase of new tires.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Worked with portable devices to manage workflow and complete appointments.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Leveraged digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improving service experience.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts and balancing on vehicles.
Hardware and Building Materials Sales Associate
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Columbus, IN
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Learned customer needs and desires to suggest specific product options.
- Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
- Promoted memorable shopping experiences resulting in increased customer retention and loyalty.
- Cultivated professional client relationships by asking appropriate questions, identifying needs and providing insightful information regarding products.
- Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC06.2023
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
Columbus, IN05.2021
Skills
- Engine Tear Down
- Parts Inspection
- Magnaflux Machine Operation
- Parts Cleaning
- Dynamometer Set Up
- EPA 609 Certified
- Alignments Knowledge
- Brake Repairs
- Rotation and Balancing
- Tire Mounting
- Oil Changes
- Safe Vehicle Lifting
- Tire Sensor Resets
- MIG Welding
- Finish and Body Fabrication
- Suspension Set Up
- Engine Building
References
- Andy Durham, owner of Durham Racing Engines (660) 525-1570
Timeline
Race Engine Technician
Durham Racing Engines Inc
06.2023 - 05.2024
Tire Technician
Sam's Wholesale Club
04.2022 - 04.2023
Hardware and Building Materials Sales Associate
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
09.2019 - 01.2022
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
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