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Neal

OlsonExperienced Automotive Technician/ Mechanic

Neal D. Olson

**** *. **** **.

Englewood, CO 80110

303-***-****

abpva9@r.postjobfree.com

ASE certified automotive technician with over 10 years of experience in vehicle maintenance, repair, and modification, and over 3 years of education and training in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, welding, fabrication, and machining. Good communication skills, hard working, and friendly.

EXPERIENCE

March 2010 " Present Groove Mazda, Centennial, Colorado

* Responsible for completing all web-based, and instructor led training classes

* Properly diagnose problems to fix it right the first time

September 2009 " March 2010 All American Four Wheel Drive, Littleton, Colorado

* Diagnose and repair vehicles from a wide range of manufacturers

* Special focus on drivetrain repairs " transfer case, differential, transmission

April 2009 " September 2009 Phil Long Denver Jeep Valu Car, Littleton, Colorado

* Responsible for troubleshooting defective parts and replacing in a timely manner, staying up to date

with technology, and completing online courses

* Properly document other deficiencies found on vehicles and keep customers informed

Feb 2008 " April 2009 Concrete Express Inc., Denver, Colorado

* Foreman of 2 mechanics and 1 apprentice

* Responsible for all second shift maintenance operations and repair work

* Prepared over 30 trucks and trailers every night for next day's operations

Jul 2007 - Feb 2008 I.P. Systems, Broomfield, Colorado

* Responsible for fabricating and welding parts based on engineering blueprints for government

contracted machining assemblies

Dec 2006 - Jul 2007 McCarty Motors, Laramie, Wyoming

* Performed troubleshooting, alignment, and Heavy line work on makes such as Honda, Nissan, Kia,

Subaru, and Toyota

* Responsible for completing online Honda and Nissan training

Nov 2005 - Mar 2006 Shawano Auto Sales, Shawano, Wisconsin

* Responsible for troubleshooting, replacing and repairing major components of many Chrysler

vehicles

* Fabricated many fixtures for storage and use of shop equipment

Jan 2000 - Oct 2005 United States Army, Germany

* Responsible for maintaining many military wheeled and tracked vehicles, respective

trailers, and materials handling equipment

* Selected to perform managerial duties in the absence of supervisor

EDUCATION

Wyotech - Laramie, Wyoming December 2006

* Diploma in Automotive Technology with Chassis Fabrication and High Performance Engines

* Coursework included:

oTroubleshooting, repair, and replacement of all automotive

systems

oFabrication of all components of vehicle suspension, driveline

mounting systems, and complete chassis

oAssembly and design of high performance engines for all

applications

Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics School - Fort Jackson, South Carolina US Army - Fall 1999

* General troubleshooting and repair training including instruction in:

oDiesel Engines and fuel systems

oWheeled and tracked vehicles and respective trailers

oMaterial handling equipment and basic hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting

Shawano Community High School " Shawano, Wisconsin " May 1999

* 2 years of training including instruction in:

oAutomotive troubleshooting and repair

oWelding and fabrication

oBasic machining

CERTIFICATIONS

Mazda Training

o Completed ALL current Web-Based and Instructor Led (ILT) training

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in:

o Suspension and Steering

o Electrical/Electronic Systems

Numerous ACDelco Training Continuing Education Units

o Certificates available upon request

Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) certification in:

o R& R Technician

609 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling certified

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

* Army Mechanics Badge

* Army Commendation Medal

* 3 Army Achievement Medals

* 2 Army Certificates of Achievement

* Commanding Generals Award

* Numerous other medals for service time

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