Vanell Johnson
Certified Automotive Technician
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 10 + years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Automotive Technician
Car X
Woodbury, MN
08.2022 - Current
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Certified Automotive Technician
Midas Automotive
St Paul, MN
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Certified Automotive Technician
Paramount Good Year
Hastings, MN
06.2019 - 07.2021
Automotive Technician
Pep Boys Automotive, Previously Good Year Premiere
Lakeville, MN
02.2012 - 03.2019
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN 01.2012 - 02.2013
Timeline
Certified Automotive Technician
Car X
08.2022 - Current
Certified Automotive Technician
Midas Automotive
03.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Automotive Technician
Paramount Good Year
06.2019 - 07.2021
Automotive Technician
Pep Boys Automotive, Previously Good Year Premiere
02.2012 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Dakota County Technical College
01.2012 - 02.2013
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