George D. Karatzias
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Cell 847-***-****
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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
04/12 02/13 Merlin’s 200,000 Miles Shop, Morton Grove, IL
Automotive Technician
• Remove and replace transmissions
• Remove and replace engines
• Diagnose and replace brakes
• Complete steering and suspension work
• Perform engine diagnostics
09/11 04/12 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 chang