I am a helpful professional commended as valuable team player with expertise in automotive and transportation. Ready to bring over a decade of relevant work experience to new position in a technical industry in Salt Lake City or surrounding area.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warranty Tech. Product Introduction Specialist
Alstom Transport
03.2022 - 10.2023
Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
Processed and recorded new policies and claims.
Reviewed outstanding requests and directed workloads to complete projects on time.
Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
Identified, triaged and escalated issues to internal personnel along with clear outline of problems and technical detail.
Managed and prioritized multiple projects simultaneously, worked independently and drove results.
Followed up with customers to verify resolution of reported issues and initiated product replacement for unresolved problems.
Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
Troubleshot and diagnosed network based equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Drift Cave
03.2021 - 04.2022
Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
Oversaw maintenance and repair of high performance professional race cars.
Directed daily operations of team of 3 technicians and shop professionals.
Performed track support for a professional race team
Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
Assembled and welded components to create roll cages and tube chassis for race cars
Technician
Performance Technic
10.2018 - 03.2020
Install many aftermarket parts as well as do extensive preventative maintenance on many different types of performance oriented BMWs to ensure maximum performance as well as longevity of the vehicle.
Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Race Car Technician
Canepa Design
04.2017 - 10.2019
As the youngest technician on the motorsports side of the shop, I was tasked with many different objectives throughout my day varying from disassembling 24 hour of Le Mans winning Porsche 964, and 917/10, to completely building Formula One cars from a bare frame
As well as restoration, I would practice basic maintenance on all race cars ensuring the longevity of their current vintage racing careers
On top of working in the shop I would also provide track side support for our drivers.
Technician
SP Motorsports
09.2016 - 12.2017
Hired as one of four Technicians working on any model Porsche installing anything from custom
JRZ coilover setups to being the first person in the US to install an aftermarket differential into the gearbox of a 981 GT4
Here I would align cars to the millimeter via Smart Scales
Along with working in the shop I provided track support making adjustments on and off track and reviewing data with drivers.
Mechanic
Umigo Indoor Go Kart
07.2016 - 12.2017
Skills included repairing the Go-Karts, changing clutches, and welding frames back together if/when there was any damage done to the Kart
Maintaining the karts, I would fine tune them to get them to go as fast as they were capable of going within limits
Technician
Dublin Nissan Racing
08.2012 - 11.2015
My job responsibilities included helping make sure all sales ran smoothly as well as maintaining the utmost customer service and care
As the youngest employees hired, I built various Datsun, Nissan, and Honda race cars along with building high horsepower streetcars
Outside of the shop I would provide track side support for road racing as well as rally racing
Tasks included restoration of vintage race cars, alignment and setup of race cars and streetcars alike, providing customers leave of mind knowing their vehicle was in excellent hands.
Built 1st in class wining racecar in La Carrera Panamericana 2015
Sales Associate
Vans Apparel Outlet
08.2012 - 09.2013
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Race Car Technician
Larry Oka Racing Services
01.2009 - 10.2012
Built Championship winning Spec Miatas along with helping on all of the owners personal street and race cars
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern
Provided track support for customers race cars
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive
Chabot Community College
Hayward
High School Diploma -
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton, CA
2014
Skills
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Outlook
Team Collaboration
Data Entry Software
Overseeing Garage Operations
Calibrating Instruments
Optimizing Engine Performance
Hand and Power Tools
Brake Systems Understanding
Fluid Replacement
Warranty Details
Team Meetings
Certification
EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional