CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: PHINEAS MWENDA MURITHI
CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: 072*******
Email: ***************@*****.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I am a skilled automotive technician with comprehensive experience in performing repair and maintenance services for vehicles and equipment. My background lies in overseeing, troubleshooting, modification, inspection and repair of a broad range of vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulations while meeting all specifications. Having refined my skills in repair and maintenance oversight and quality control operations, I stand prepared to dynamically benefit the general vehicle maintenance operations.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2015-2019 : Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology [KIHBT]
Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Relevant modules
Vehicle Technology
Engine Technology & Vehicle Body work
Auto Electrics & Electronics
Industrial Organization and Management
2010-2014: Munithu Mixed Day Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Attained Grade C-[Minus]
1999-2009: Our Lady of Annunciation Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2020-December 2022: GROGAN GARAGE
MECHANIC
1.Performing test drivers, inspections, and other diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify where problems exists and determine which parts need to be repaired or replaced.
2.Completing preventative maintenance on vehicles, such as performing oil changes, flushing and replacing fluids, and replacing brakes.
3.Repairing damage to the body of the vehicle and washing and painting the vehicle’s exterior.
4.Generating timelines and estimates for repairs and discussing options with clients.
5.Inspecting internal systems and controls to ensure the vehicle is operating properly and in compliance with state regulations.
6.Maintaining accurate records relating to clients, their vehicles, parts, and service history.
7.Using shop equipment as instructed, performing regular maintenance and repairs as needed.
September 2023- TO DATE: MERU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
1.Providing support to trainers and trainees in solving technical problems and practical lessons.
2.Requesting for consumables in time to ensure they’re replenished in a timely manner and organize in way that they are easily traced.
3.Maintaining workshop inventories by receiving, issuing materials in the workshop and ensure sufficient materials in the workshop.
4.Preparing maintenance schedules for workshop equipment for approval by the section head and maintain requisite records on servicing schedule on various equipment and machinery to ensure the schedule is adhered to.
5.Observing and ensuring health and safety procedures are enforced in the workshop and accidents reported to the section head.
6.Segregating non-functional equipment and machinery to promote safety in the workshop.
7.Reporting breakdown of equipment and machinery to the head of section to advise on replacement needs.
8.Cleaning the workshop to promote general cleanliness of the workshop and equipment to provide a conducive environment for training and practicals.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
January 2023-February 2023: Meru Youth Service, service man
April 2024-April 2024: Red Cross, first aider
June 2024-June 2024: AA of Kenya, defensive driver
INTEREST
1.Reading
2.Soccer
3.Travelling
4.Athletics
REFEREES
1.Muriithi Nyaga Michael
HOD Mechanical Engineering
Meru National Polytechnic
Po box 111-60200
Meru, Kenya
2.Kenneth Amele
Supervisor, Automotive Workshop
Meru National Polytechnic
3.Joseph Gatobu Rarama
Coordinator Meru Youth Service