Vladimir Centeno
Claremont
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 3 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
John Elway's Toyota
04.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Technician 2
Tesla
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Learn vehicle functionalities and be able to differentiate differences between models
- Work with high voltage and assist in battery pack removal and replacement
- Diagnose and repair based on vehicle alerts present and determine proper repair
- Interior and exterior adjustment based on whether the vehicle is within tolerance
- Assess tire conditions, dismount and replace tires
- Mount and balance tires as well as perform vehicle alignments
- Ensure repair quality after repair is complete to validate repair and functionality of repaired components
Technician
John Elway's Toyota
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Assess vehicles and perform various maintenance services and repairs
- Recommend vital preventative maintenance and or other repairs needed
- Work with service advisors to achieve customer satisfaction through efficient pace maintenance
- Submit special order request, monitor and provide ETAS to service writers
- Brake concern diagnostic and repair
- Remove and Replace (R&R) Suspension components
- Perform vehicle tire replacement/repair, and vehicle alignment
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
09.2017 - 09.2022
- Provide great customer care and service while maintaining customer satisfaction
- Solve any customer concerns and issues in a timely manner
- Oversee inventory and monies and maintain proper counts of stock parts
- Drive daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Meet and exceed all sales goals while delivering a high level of service to customers to both maintain and extend the relationships for future business sales
Education
Post Certified - Peace Officer
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremont High School
Claremont, CA01.2002
Skills
- Practice safety and sanitation standards
- Material handling expertise
- Inventory management
- OSHA Regulations
- On car brake lathe Pro Cut
- Operation of Hunter Alignment Machine
- Operation Hunter Tire Machine
- Maintenance services
- Vehicle maintenance and repair
- Brake systems
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Technician
John Elway's Toyota
04.2023 - Current
Technician 2
Tesla
09.2022 - 02.2023
Technician
John Elway's Toyota
04.2021 - 09.2022
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
09.2017 - 09.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremont High School
Post Certified - Peace Officer
Rio Hondo College
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