Eric Dorame-Botts
Yucaipa
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in both military and automotive fields. Skilled in problem-solving and team collaboration, consistently enhancing operational effectiveness and safety protocols. Committed to fostering skill development and improving service quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Infantry Man
U.S. National Guard
07.2018 - 06.2024
- Executed tactical operations and training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior soldiers in combat techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
- Developed standard operating procedures that improved efficiency during training exercises.
- Analyzed mission outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with allied forces during joint operations, strengthening inter-agency relationships and interoperability.
- Communicated effectively with superiors and subordinates alike, facilitating smooth execution of orders during high-stress situations.
- Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on the battlefield, enabling successful completion of assigned tasks under pressure.
Automotive Technician
Tom Bell Chevrolet
09.2016 - 12.2023
- Diagnosed and repaired a wide range of automotive issues, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, enhancing customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround times.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on complex repairs and troubleshooting techniques.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify problems efficiently and accurately.
- Enhanced service quality by maintaining thorough documentation of repairs and services performed.
- 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.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA05-2026
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga08-2016
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA06-2014
Skills
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
Automotive-
Specialized in Brake and front-end.
Specialized in New car preparation and used car refurbishment.
Successfully trained two junior technicians to achieve full-time automotive technician status.
Military-
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal x2
Combat Life Saver qualified
Qualified "Expert level marksmanship" on multiple weapon systems.
Timeline
Infantry Man
U.S. National Guard
07.2018 - 06.2024
Automotive Technician
Tom Bell Chevrolet
09.2016 - 12.2023
No Degree - Health Sciences
Crafton Hills College
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School