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Dustin Kern

Nanaimo

Summary

I am an automotive mechanic who has been working at the same shop for close to four years. I have acquired over 2000 hours of high-level experience ranging from small jobs like oil changes and brake jobs to bigger jobs like transmission swaps. I know how to do proper diagnostics and repair with vehicles resulting from my ability of being a quick learner and capability with problem solving. I have a willingness to learn and am committed to demonstrating continual improvement to be able to have the maximum knowledge in this trade.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kern Motors

Dan Kern
01.2021 - Current


  • Learned how to do proper diagnostics as well as working with hoists, brake lathes, and hand-held power tools / non power tools.
  • Demonstrated excellent reliability and honesty which gave me the opportunities to gain high-level experience with transmission swaps/replacements, engine swaps and head gasket jobs.
  • Great customer service and communication skills. Showing care and understanding to the customer in addition to having respect for the people I work with.
  • Working effectively in a fast paced environment with a willingness to keep an open mind for continual improvement.
  • Understanding how to maintain a clean and organized space to avoid injuries and maintain professionalism.

Education

No Degree - Automotive

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
06-2025

Skills

  • Quick and Willingness to Learn
  • Highly Organized
  • High-level Experience (suspension, steering, and brake jobs)
  • Great Communicator
  • WHIMIS Certificate (2025)
  • Problem Solver
  • Proficient in Reliability and Honesty

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

WHIMIS (2025)

Timeline

Kern Motors

Dan Kern
01.2021 - Current

No Degree - Automotive

Vancouver Island University
Dustin Kern