Thomas Dlouhy
Toronto,ON
Summary
Passionate, Skilled, and Diligent Entry Level Technician with a Strong Technical Aptitude and excellent understanding of automotive repair procedures seeks an Automotive Technician Apprenticeship where I will have the opportunity to learn Automotive Mechanics from an Certified Skilled Professional.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Detailer/Apprentice Body Technician
Assured Automotive Collision
02.2023 - Current
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Delivered outstanding results under tight deadlines while maintaining a keen eye for detail throughout all stages of the vehicle cleaning process.
- Ensured high-quality results by thoroughly inspecting completed work for any areas that required additional attention.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by meticulously detailing vehicles to meet and exceed expectations.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Completed complex collision repairs, resulting in restored vehicle functionality and aesthetics.
- Operated arc welding and power equipment to install replacement parts.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Assisted with post-construction cleanup and maintenance.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Toronto Honda
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines, and electrical assemblies.
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Dismantled faulty assemblies to repair or replace worn or damaged parts.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Utilized lunch hours for studying and completing online school courses
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Parkview BMW
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Pursued frequent opportunities to further enhance maintenance and repair skills.
- Read and interpreted manuals, diagrams and schematics to complete skilled repairs.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conducted test drives and adjusted controls and systems to verify vehicle serviceability.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
- Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
- Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Completed system diagnostics and full automotive troubleshooting and testing.
- Documented work performed on repair orders, submitting reports to supervisor for implementation into corporate system.
- Diagnosed and repaired basic automotive issues for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
- Controlled tools inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected demand, replacing broken or outdated tooling.
- Repaired tools and improved tooling performance with skilled use of shop grinders and other tools.
Service Attendant
Mercedes-Benz
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Resolves customer complaints promptly to retain customer loyalty.
- Juggles multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Details inside of vehicles, including scrubbing, shampooing and vacuuming interior.
- Provided exceptional customer service and enthusiasm when assisting guests and responding to inquiries.
- Sold store items and vehicle services to customers.
- Watched advanced mechanics complete complex vehicle repairs.
- Inspected and test drove vehicles before returning to customers.
- Vacuumed interior, cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces and added air fresheners to interior of vehicle.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Greeted guests, explained valet procedures and answered questions to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of customer areas.
- Greeted customers entering store and directed towards appropriate departments to aid in prompt location of desired products or service providers.
- Greeted visitors with care and compassion and expressed empathy and patience for anxious, potentially disruptive and upset patrons.
- Resolved customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Performed minor maintenance on barrier systems and reported issues to manager.
- Returned guests' vehicles while following safe driving practices and obeying traffic laws.
- Drove vehicles to parking area, secured vehicles and returned tag and keys to key booth.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including bulb replacements, coolant and oil top-ups and tire patches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
Scarborough, ON06.2018
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Systems Trouble Shooting
- Technical Project Time Management
- Scheduled and Preventative Maintenance
- Engine and Various Components Repair
- Suspension and Alignments
- Oil and Lube Changes
- Tires mounting, balancing and patching
- Brakes and hydraulic system repair
- Proficient Diagnostic abilities
- Electrical systems familiarity
- Mathematical Aptitude
- Diligent, and hard-working
- Reliable and passionate
- Proactive and resourceful
- Workplace safety-conscious
- Excellent customer service experience
Timeline
Detailer/Apprentice Body Technician
Assured Automotive Collision
02.2023 - Current
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Toronto Honda
04.2022 - 09.2022
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Parkview BMW
07.2021 - 04.2022
Service Attendant
Mercedes-Benz
01.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Blessed Cardinal Newman Catholic High School
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