Dewayne Cotton sr.
Email: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Highly skilled with 24+ years of hands on automotive experience and proficient in problem solving complex auto repair issues on domestic and imported automobiles. Strong customer service skills obtained through experience as a shop owner.
Brake systems diagnosis and repair, automotive and small engine repair and installing, automotive electrical systems diagnosis and problem solving and repair. Auto body and fabricating experience.
EDUCATION
Golighty Trade School (Detroit, MI)- Auto Body and Welding(2yrs)
Martin Luther King High School (Detroit, MI)
State of Michigan Certified Auto Mechanic
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hickman Assembly Technician2018-23 M&C Assembly 2023-present
Responsible for the assembly of various types of products for Home Depot
Responsible to assemble grills, tractors, snow blowers, lawn mowers, toolboxes etc.
Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, guidelines and procedures
Lorbec Metals
Material Processor 2018-2019
Responsible for the disassembly of various types of machines, parts and engines
Responsible for the disassembly of transmissions for the purpose of recycle
Cotton Auto Repair
Auto Repair Specialist 2000-present
Inspecting and testing vehicles
Completing preventive maintenance
Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints
Conducted vehicle inspections
Repaired engine failures, mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions
Replaced parts and components, repaired body damage
Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems
Complied with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards
8 Mile Studio
Maintenance 2006-2008
Responsible for the repair of electronics and televisions
Performed routine maintenance of company vehicles and hi-lo machine
Hire Expectation Retrofitter 2005-2006
Retooling parts to enhance their performance
Discretely provided services to protect the reputation of the company