Skylar Murphy

Summary

Skilled Automotive Service Technician and Parts Specialist with a proven track record at Sunset Automotive Group, adept in installations, repairs, and parts management. Mentored junior staff, enhancing team performance, while excelling in testing and diagnosis, ensuring top-notch vehicle service. Achieved significant improvements in service efficiency and parts inventory accuracy.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Service Technician

Sunset Volkswagen - Sunset Automotive Group

10.2023 - Current

Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.

Automotive Parts Specialist

Suncoast Porsche - Sunset Automotive Group

04.2022 - 10.2023

Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
Trained and mentored junior employees on regulations, best practices, and performance strategies.

Education

Certificate - Automotive Service Technology

Suncoast Technical College, Sarasota, FL

11-2024

Skills

Installations and repairs
Testing and diagnosis

Service order management
Parts ordering and replacement

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

German

Limited Working

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Automotive Service Technician - Sunset Volkswagen - Sunset Automotive Group