Collaborated with management to develop short-term and long-range plans for shop improvements, resulting in increased revenue growth.
Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring quality workmanship on all repairs and maintenance tasks.
Managed warranty claims efficiently by liaising with manufacturers directly which led to quicker resolution times.
Created custom preventative maintenance programs tailored to individual client needs, resulting in fewer unexpected breakdowns.
Enhanced shop efficiency by streamlining work processes and delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
Automotive Technician
Jack D'Amico Holdings Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2021
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.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
Automotive Technician
Canadian Tire Store #653
01.2003 - 12.2016
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
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.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Automotive Technician
Canadian Tire Store - Six Points Plaza
02.1996 - 02.2003
Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
Cultivated a loyal client base through personalized consultations, listening attentively to each individual''s needs before recommending appropriate solutions.
Championed environmental sustainability by properly disposing of hazardous waste materials and recycling used parts whenever possible.
Increased workshop efficiency with organization of tools and equipment.
Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting detailed diagnostic procedures.
Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Apprentice Mechanic
Canadian Tire - The Junction Toronto
04.1986 - 05.1996
Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
Followed detailed instructions of lead mechanic to achieve quality standards.
Education
Certificate - Automotive Service Technician And Operations
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Timeline
Mechanic Shop Foreman
Jack D'Amico Holdings Ltd
12.2021 - 08.2024
Automotive Technician
Jack D'Amico Holdings Ltd
01.2015 - 12.2021
Automotive Technician
Canadian Tire Store #653
01.2003 - 12.2016
Automotive Technician
Canadian Tire Store - Six Points Plaza
02.1996 - 02.2003
Apprentice Mechanic
Canadian Tire - The Junction Toronto
04.1986 - 05.1996
Certificate - Automotive Service Technician And Operations