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Preston Bender

Leduc,Canada

Summary

Dedicated Automotive Technician with 25+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical and electrical knowledge.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Foreman

Schwab Chevrolet Buick GMC
Leduc, AB
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Oversee and assist technicians, assign work when required
  • Road test vehicles with/without customers to verify concerns and repairs
  • Organize and maintain/repair shop tools and equipment
  • Complete required paperwork for PQC approval on component repair/replacment
  • Perform quality checks on repaired vehicles

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Electrical diagnosis and repair, Body/Electrical, HVAC, Infotainment
  • Drivability diagnosis and repair
  • Hybrid/EV diagnosis and repair
  • Mechanical diagnosis and repair, Driveline, Chassis
  • Performed regular maintenance and services

Automotive Technician

Schwab Chevrolet Buick GMC
Leduc, AB
09.2009 - 10.2020
  • Performed vehicle maintenance and servicing as required
  • Electrical diagnosis and repair, CAN, HVAC, SIR, Infotainment
  • Drivability diagnosis and repair, Gasoline, Diesel
  • Hybrid/EV diagnosis and repair
  • Mechanical diagnosis and repair

Apprentice/Licensed Technician

Farkouh/Milltown Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Elliot Lake, ON
11.1994 - 09.2009
  • Performed regular maintenance and service
  • Replaced components as required, brakes, wheel bearings, exhaust
  • Electrical and Mechanical diagnosis and repair, Driveability, HVAC, SIR, cooling systems, etc.
  • Interiour/Exteriour body and trim repair

Education

GM ASEP College Diploma - GM ASEP

Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario
11-2008

Skills

  • Electrical systems diagnosis and repair
  • Hybrid/EV diagnosis and repair
  • Drivability diagnosis and repair
  • Interiour/Exteriour trim repair
  • General diagnosis and repair
  • Fast and efficient diagnosis and repair

Accomplishments

  • Graduated GM ASEP with honours and highest grade in the class
  • Awarded Gold in GM Hands On Competition 2014

Certification

  • Up to date on GM Hybrid/EV training as of March 2023
  • Up to date on all GM training as of March 2023
  • Licensed for Commercial and Out Of Province inspections

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Schwab Chevrolet Buick GMC
04.2022 - 03.2023

Automotive Technician

Jaguar Land Rover Edmonton
10.2020 - 03.2022

Automotive Technician

Schwab Chevrolet Buick GMC
09.2009 - 10.2020

Apprentice/Licensed Technician

Farkouh/Milltown Chevrolet Oldsmobile
11.1994 - 09.2009

GM ASEP College Diploma - GM ASEP

Centennial College

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