Prentiss Wooten
Covington
Summary
To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the fullest.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Technician II
Cox Automotive
07.2024 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by quickly identifying root causes of vehicle issues to minimize repeat visits from clients.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to ensure a seamless repair process from start to finish while minimizing disruption to other ongoing jobs in the shop.
Auto Mechanic Technician
Drive Time Reconditioning Facility
03.2013 - 07.2024
- Perform major repairs on equipment using hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments
- Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems
- Recondition and replace assorted parts of heavy equipment
- Diagnose problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
- Follow all of the company's filed procedures and protocols
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Toyota
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Perform maintenance and repair on customer vehicles
- Identify problems with vehicles using the diagnostic equipment
- Explain automotive repairs and issues and provide great customer service
- Plan repair procedures using charts manuals and experience
- Test the functionality of parts and systems
- Perform basic auto care and maintenance tasks such as oil changes, fluid level checks, and tire rotation
- Repair and replace brake pads, wheel bearings, sensors and other parts
- Perform routine maintenance and general mechanic work on vehicles
Education
Associate in Arts - Automotive
Lincoln Technical Institute
Melrose Park, IL01.2016
Bachelor's - Business Management
Governors State University
University Park, IL12.2013
Skills
- Automotive Repair
- Transmissions
- Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Mechanic
- Microsoft Excel
- Excel
- Word
- Training
- Team Building
- Supervising
- Microsoft Word
- Brake Repair
Certification
- ASE Certification
- Motor Vehicle Inspection License
- Forklift Certification
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification
- Driver's License
- EPA 609 Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Auto Technician II
Cox Automotive
07.2024 - Current
Auto Mechanic Technician
Drive Time Reconditioning Facility
03.2013 - 07.2024
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Toyota
01.2005 - 01.2013
Bachelor's - Business Management
Governors State University
Associate in Arts - Automotive
Lincoln Technical Institute
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