Kwame Osei

Automotive Technician

Vip Autocare Centre

09.2021 - 05.2025

Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Facilitated team training sessions, enhancing overall skill sets in emerging automotive technologies.
Fostered positive relationships with parts suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement.
Enhanced workshop safety by adhering to and promoting best practices.
Optimized inventory management systems by tracking stock levels closely and placing orders as necessary to prevent shortages or excess supplies.
Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
Elevated shop reputation with outstanding troubleshooting abilities that led to quick identification of complex issues not easily diagnosed by others.
Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.