Adept Lead Technician with a proven track record at Car Pros Kia of Tacoma, mastering Kia certifications and elevating tech training standards. Specializes in diagnostic testing and system maintenance, blending technical prowess with a commitment to safety compliance. Recognized for exceptional productivity and leadership, showcasing fabrication skills and a results-driven approach.
i got majority of kia's certifications in the first year. then i
worked my way up to become a lead in my second year. then i was teaching my methods to the new generation of techs and showing them how to do the job right with little to no mistakes. completed complex electrical diags. replaced multiple engine and body harnesses, motors, transmissions, wheel bearings, steering racks, and complete several timing jobs. certified in 134r and 1234yf a/c systems [repair and diag]. gained knowledge of all common problems with kias from 2008-2023.
this job i had more custom modifications to classic cars, sport cars,trucks and rvs. routine maintenance of commuter cars trucks and rvs. completed task from engine swaps to leaf springs on motor homes. even replaced turbos of the cat engines. gained welding experience, modification experience, and general knowledge of assembly and disassembly and many different makes and models.
here i worked on audi vw and porche. completed successfully several head gasket replacements timing jobs engine jobs oil pump conversions. routine maintenance and some custom modifications.
removed and installed transmissions on rams, chevys, fords, bmws,and anthing else that came in the door. did engine swaps from time to time.
here i learned how to diag and repair audi, vw, bmw, proche, and benz. performed routine maintenance. diaged electrical. completed timing jobs and did some mild head repairs.
completed alot of heavy line jobs engins transmissions alternators oil changes tires fuel pumps, learned how to diag trailer electrical and rewire trailer lighting and brakes. also where i learn to weld
when im not at work. i am a family man with 2 kids. that being said, i don't have time for bad habits. instead i have hobbies i do with my kids. one is that im a team assoiated drifter, with a fully self built 89 bmw 325i. i swapped a bmw 4.4l v8 into and use to compete in grassroots drifting