SAKO SHAHBAZIAN
Palmdale
Summary
Seeking a position in the automotive industry in a management or SVC manager, leadership capacity, shop foreman, BMW/ Master auto technician, position that relates to my skills and experience would be an asset to your company.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service and parts Manager, Warranty admin/Master tech
Zeeker Technology
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Supervised employee communicated with Waymo managers to set up vehicles for autonomous testing.
- Picked up new vehicles from customs, distributed vehicles as needed to Arizona, San Francisco and LA.
- Supervised Hardware & Software installations. For Ldars and Sdars systems.
- In Charge of setting up a new service dept for ZEEKER from scratch. For Waymo dept in Los Angeles, communicated with CEO in China & Production Managers, communicated with OEM factory for parts supply for stock.
Audi Technical Instructor
VW/Audi AG
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed and delivered technical training programs for automotive staff.
MA5 Technician-Supervise lower-level technicians
CARMAX
Palmdale
07.2020 - 04.2024
- Check for Body and frame damage.
- Responsible for adding line to repair and ordering parts as needed for the vehicles.
- Diagnosis and repair all vehicles.
- Perform emissions test and issue certificates, repair smog failure if any.
- Inspect work done by other technicians to verify quality of work performed and advise how to proceed with the proper repairs.
- Advises sales departments on a condition of a vehicle that didn't meet Carmax standard and sent vehicles to the wholesale department.
- Perform Safety inspections on all vehicles to Carmax standards.
Technician
FELIX CHEVROLET
Los Angeles
11.2018 - 07.2020
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all assigned vehicles, including used Cars.
- Reporting to the used car manager of necessary repairs.
Technical Advisor
SELF EMPLOYED
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Advise and diagnose pre-buy back vehicles for Various high line new car dealers and independent shops.
- Providing dealer Principles, Service manager, Shop foreman, Technical Service engineers and law firms on condition of vehicle including abuse of vehicles, mileage Discrepancies or intentional damage, including body damage or frame damage.
- After approval using various diagnosis equipment and measuring devices to carry out repairs and software updates and return vehicles to Customer before 30 day buy back limit.
- Also inspect vehicles for insurance companies for proper repair work such as body damage and frame damage.
- Investigate clients for use of lease vehicles for commercial use collecting & compiling evidence.
- Technical Advisor to various high line cars manufactures and law firms on non-disclosure basis.
Technician
LONG BEACH BMW
Long Beach
09.2012 - 12.2015
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
- Supervise trainees ensuring work is done correctly.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
Technician
BMW OF ENCINITAS
San Diego
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Team leader in charge of dispatching, repair orders and scheduling of technicians ensured work was done correctly and in a timely manner.
Technician/Assistant to shop foreman
SHELLY BMW
Buena Park
12.2006 - 09.2007
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Team Leader/Technician
CENTURY WEST BMW
Studio City
12.2005 - 11.2006
- Led team in daily operations and customer service initiatives.
Technician/Team Leader
PACIFIC BMW
Glendale
10.2002 - 07.2005
- Led team in diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues efficiently.
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
Technician
CENTURY WEST BMW
Studio City
07.2001 - 09.2002
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
Technician
Valencia Chevy
Valencia
01.2000 - 01.2001
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
Technician
Valencia Dodge
Valencia
01.1998 - 01.2000
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
Technician
Rusnak Pasadena
Pasadena
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Worked on all car lines, Audi, Porsche, Benz, Volvo, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar.
Technician/in charge of used cars & Smog Check
Guy Smidt Mazda
01.1991 - 01.1994
- In charge of repair and maintenance of all vehicles.
Education
General Education -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, caHigh School -
Verdugo Hills High School
Tujunga, caSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Engine rebuilding
- A/C troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
- Warranty administration
- Automotive systems
- Parts ordering
- Task delegation
- Industry networking
- Coordinating paperwork
- Vehicle diagnostics
References
- Chris Marino, 818-857-1300, chrismarino@gmail.com
- Berge Kojakasfayan, 213-810-1010, berge.kojak@gmail.com
- Mike Mc Caffrey, 310-922-0159
- Armen Sefian, 818-404-3461
- Greg Bakalian, 818-653-4246
Certification
ASE Certified, A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, L1, Smog Tech License
Timeline
Service and parts Manager, Warranty admin/Master tech
Zeeker Technology
04.2025 - 05.2025
Audi Technical Instructor
VW/Audi AG
03.2025 - 04.2025
MA5 Technician-Supervise lower-level technicians
CARMAX
07.2020 - 04.2024
Technician
FELIX CHEVROLET
11.2018 - 07.2020
Technical Advisor
SELF EMPLOYED
12.2015 - 11.2018
Technician
LONG BEACH BMW
09.2012 - 12.2015
Technician
BMW OF ENCINITAS
09.2008 - 11.2011
Technician/Assistant to shop foreman
SHELLY BMW
12.2006 - 09.2007
Team Leader/Technician
CENTURY WEST BMW
12.2005 - 11.2006
Technician/Team Leader
PACIFIC BMW
10.2002 - 07.2005
Technician
CENTURY WEST BMW
07.2001 - 09.2002
Technician
Valencia Chevy
01.2000 - 01.2001
Technician
Valencia Dodge
01.1998 - 01.2000
Technician
Rusnak Pasadena
01.1994 - 01.1998
Technician/in charge of used cars & Smog Check
Guy Smidt Mazda
01.1991 - 01.1994
General Education -
Glendale Community College
High School -
Verdugo Hills High School