George D. Karatzias

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Des Plaines, IL 60016

Cell 847-***-****

hqf686@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A professional Automotive Service Technician with the desire, knowledge and skills required to diagnose and repair malfunctions in complete mechanical systems.

EDUCATION

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – Glendale Heights, IL

Ford Fact Graduate Program, Ford Accelerated Credentials Training

Graduated January 27, 2006. Training included 450 hours in the following subjects:

• Ford Systems 1 Electronics

• Ford Systems 2 Steering & Suspension

• Ford Systems 3 Air Management & Controls, Operations, Diagnosis & Service

• Ford Systems 4 Drivability

• Ford Systems 5 Diesel Terminology & Operation

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – Glendale Heights, IL

Diploma in Automotive Technology

Training included 1,440 hours in the following subjects:

• Automotive Engines and Repair

• Power and Performance Ia

• Power and Performance Ib

• Power and Performance II

• Fuel & Ignition Systems

• Drivability and Emissions

• Automotive Power Trains

• Brakes

• Climate Control

• Automatic Transmissions

• Electronic Fundamentals

• Electronic Technology

• Professional Applications

• Advanced Diagnostic Systems

• Automotive Undercar

• Electronic Diagnostics

Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL

Studied general courses, 1999 ~ 2000

Maine East High School, Park Ridge, IL

Automotive course 1997 ~ 1998

Cosmopolitan Prep School, Chicago, IL

Graduated June of 1998

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

From To

09/11 Present Bob Rohrmans Hyundai, Gurnee, IL

Automotive Technician

• Remove and replace transmissions

• Remove and replace engines

• Diagnose and replace brakes

• Complete steering and suspension work

• Perform engine diagnostics

• Used and new vehicle inspections

02/11 09/11 North Evanston Auto Repair, Evanston, IL

Automotive Technician

• Full service shop conducting all types of

repairs including transmission, alignments,

brakes, engine, etc.

09/10 02/11 National Tire & Battery, Arlington Hts, IL

Automotive Technician

• Full service shop conducting all types of

repairs including alignments, tires, brakes, etc.

10/09 04/10 Contego Systems, O’Hare Airport

Deicer

• Perform deicing operations on airplanes

• Perform ground clean up on fluid spills

4/07 10/09 Swiss Port, O’Hare Airport

Mechanic

• Maintenance and repairs on all ground

equipment that was used on the air field

• Worked on gas and diesel engines

11/06 4/07 Macy’s, Northbrook, IL

Salesman

• Work in the Women’s Shoe department

• Provide customer service

8/06 11/07 Bredemann Ford, Glenview, IL

Apprentice Technician

• Remove and replace transmissions

• Remove and replace engines

• Mount, balance and rotate tires

• Diagnose and replace brakes

• Complete steering and suspension work

• Perform engine diagnostics

• Used and new vehicle inspections

• Perform oil changes

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