Angel Lara
Garden Grove
Summary
Driven automotive professional successful at managing parts and replacing components. Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities.
Experienced with maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in multiple settings. Utilizes effective cleaning techniques to ensure safe and orderly environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Recall Specialist
MarketSource Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Delivering free at home automotive recall repairs
Automotive Technician
Schmidtys Garage
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Custodian
Logistics Department
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
Parts Manager
AutoZone Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress College
Cypress, CA12-2025
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
- Responsible and dependable
- Work independently
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Achieved ASE certifications by completing Ase testing with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Recall Specialist
MarketSource Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2025
Automotive Technician
Schmidtys Garage
06.2016 - 04.2019
Custodian
Logistics Department
04.2013 - 06.2015
Parts Manager
AutoZone Inc
01.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Cypress College
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