Manuel Morales
Granada Hills
Summary
I'm a motivated automotive enthusiast with hands-on experience from the Teen Auto Workshop at Petersen Automotive Museum, years of personal projects and experiences. Proven ability to diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues while fostering collaboration and communication skills. Quick learner with a goal-oriented mindset, adept at enhancing vehicle performance through upgrades and repairs. Friendly and responsive to customer needs. I also have ambitions to build and race my own custom baja vehicles and eventually open my own automotive shop or performance shop.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Automotive Experiences/Projects
Independently maintaining, executed repairs on family members vehicles for about 3+ years.
Preforming diagnostics down from transmission issues to cooling issues.
Also done some vehicle upgrades such as, lift kit install, brining a motor back to life after sitting.
Teen Auto Workshop – Petersen Automotive Museum
07.2025 - 08.2025
6 Week hands on program covering all the major vehicle systems, including, brakes, transmissions, suspension, wheels/tires how to do tire rotations and swap tires, electrical systems, engine, cooling, oil changes, and fuel systems.
Collaborated work with other peers on every project, improving teamwork and communication skills amongst each other.
Gained knowledge with shop tools and diagnosing common vehicle issues and repairing under instructors guidance
Education
No Degree -
Bishop Alemany High School
11111 Alemany Dr, Mission Hills, CA 9134505-2028
Skills
- Collaboration skills with peers
- Quick learner
- Goal oriented
- Friendly and responsive to customers
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teen Auto Workshop – Petersen Automotive Museum
07.2025 - 08.2025
Personal Automotive Experiences/Projects
No Degree -
Bishop Alemany High School