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Jayda Van Nuland-Mcdonald

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 3 years of apprenticeship experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Proud owner of an 80's Bricknose and Specialty skills in maintenance and welding.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TBA Technician

Kal Tire
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Performed tire removal/installation/repair service safely for passenger and light truck vehicles. This includes removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installing repaired or replacement tires, and reinstalling wheel assemblies according to procedure. This also includes diagnosing injuries, evaluating reparability, and choosing and carrying out proper repair methods.
  • Assisted and performed mechanical inspections and service including complete understanding and use of work order inspection procedures and tools, basic understanding and use of alignment machine, flush machines, oil lube and filter service.
  • Executed front-end brake services, shocks, and wheel alignments.
  • Delivered outstanding customer service, consistently surpassing each client's expectations.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.

Automotive-Technician

Canadian Tire
08.2021 - 01.2023


  • Worked in a faced paced environment, yet stayed efficient and organized
  • Checked equipment to meet safety specifications.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning components.
  • Maintained successful and professional relationship with instructor
  • Communicated with service advisors and customers to ensure excellent customer service
  • Performed lube, oil+filter changes
  • Removed, installed + rotated tires


Automotive Service Advisor

Canadian Tire
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
  • Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
  • Organized documentation for new sales, warranties and service program sign-ups to provide proof of transaction.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components

Auto Parts Specialist

Canadian Tire
05.2020 - 11.2021
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly
  • Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders
  • Processed and reshelved return orders, checking for discrepancies, potential usage and visual inconsistency's.
  • Trained and mentored junior employees on process and best practice.
  • Identified early product failure trends and communicated information to customers to help select more suitable parts.


Education

LV2 Auto Service Technician - Automotive Mechanic

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
02.2023

LV1 Automotive Technician - Auto Mechanics

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Elgin Park Secondary School
Surrey, BC
06.2021

Skills

  • Team Training
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer Interaction
  • Time management

Certification

  • Drivers License
  • Hazardous materials certification
  • Lift-operation and maintenance certification
  • Basic first aid certification



Timeline

TBA Technician

Kal Tire
11.2023 - Current

Automotive-Technician

Canadian Tire
08.2021 - 01.2023

Automotive Service Advisor

Canadian Tire
06.2021 - 09.2022

Auto Parts Specialist

Canadian Tire
05.2020 - 11.2021

LV2 Auto Service Technician - Automotive Mechanic

British Columbia Institute of Technology

LV1 Automotive Technician - Auto Mechanics

British Columbia Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Elgin Park Secondary School
Jayda Van Nuland-Mcdonald