Dedicated Automotive Technician with 16+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Bloomington Acura and Subaru
Bloomington, MN
07.2012 - Current
Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
Installed new engines and transmissions in customer vehicles.
Performed repairs and maintenance on a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs.
Adjusted steering alignment and suspension components according to specifications.
Technician
Luther Brookdale Honda
Brooklyn Park, MN
05.2009 - 07.2012
Troubleshot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations.
Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
Technician
Maplewood Toyota
Performed preventative maintenance and repairs of customer vehicles to include all flushes, recalls, and some diagnostic work
Perform used vehicle safety inspections.
Apprentice Technician
Inver Grove Toyota
Performed preventative maintenance and repairs of customer vehicles to include all flushes, recalls, and some diagnostic work
Performed PDI’s and installed optional equipment on new vehicles
Performed used vehicle safety inspections.
Website / Shipping & Receiving Manager
The Afternoon, Inc. – Bloomington, MN
Responsible for incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy, completeness and condition of shipments
Developed procedures to report discrepancies with shipments and implemented company wide
Organized and completed annual inventories with PDT units at four store locations
Worked directly with job superintendent on construction of 3 of the 4 The Afternoon stores
Contributed to the development of the website and photographed merchandise to sell on the website
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the computer information system for four retail stores.
Infantry & Security Forces
United States Marine Corps
Trained in all aspects of infantry combat
Participated in Gulf War I
Education
Normandale Community College
01.1998
Dakota County Technical College
Dunwoody College of Technology
Skills
Acura certified in all aspect of automotive repair
Completed ASE refrigerant recovery and recycling review and quiz
Highly organized and efficient with time management
Strong mechanical aptitude
Strong at problem solving and very comfortable with all aspects of computers
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