Auto Mechanic

Neal Van Houten

** * *** ********* **., Lemont, IL 60439

Cell 630-***-****, ***************@*****.***

EDUCATION

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois September 2005 – April 2009

Associate of Applied Science, Automotive Service Technology

Lemont High School, Lemont, Illinois August 2001 – June 2005

• High School Diploma

• One year of Computer Networking – Built own PC

• One year of Woodworking – Constructed coffee table

WORK EXPERIENCE

Advanced Auto Parts, Summit, IL Mobile Parts Pro June 2011- Present

• Delivered parts for commercial accounts

• Gained experience with parts counter including ordering parts, maintaining stock, searching information on computer databases, and handling payments

• Explained technical information to the general public and made suggestions for additional parts

I-55 Auto Salvage, Channahon, IL Auto Disassembler Dec. 2009 – May 2011

Express Employment, Joliet, IL Temp to Hire Sept. 2009 – Dec. 2009

• Disassembled vehicles for parts and special order requests

• Tagged and numbered parts for inventory

• Operated forklift to deliver parts to shipping and receiving area

• Obtained knowledge of new tools to aid in dissembling vehicles

Route 66 Global Automotive, Indian Head Park, IL Technician May 2009 – Aug. 2009

• Submitted recommendations for necessary services and preventative maintenance

• Performed transmission, coolant, and power steering flushes

• Utilized supplementary tools in order to accelerate the task

Peppers Auto Care, Lemont, IL Mechanic Mar. 2009 – Apr. 2009

• Worked alongside lead technician diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing more complex problems

• Reported under hood/underbody conditions

• Repaired and rotated tires

• Changed oil and oil filters and completed 32-point inspection

Cassidy Tire and Service, Lombard, IL Tire Technician Dec. 2008 – Feb. 2009

• Dismounted/remounted and balanced tires on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and semi-trucks

• Stocked tires according to sizes

Willowbrook Ford/Kia, Willowbrook, IL Service Advisor Apr. 2008 – Dec. 2008

• Listened to costumers’ reported symptoms and prepared written estimates for service

• Communicated with technicians about parts and repairs

• Performed timely follow-up with customers and provided customer support

• Acquired knowledge of Oasis and Arkona programs

Sam’s Club, Woodridge, IL Cashier May 2007 – Nov. 2007

• Brought in carts, stocked shelves, and handled money

AMC Theater, Woodridge, IL Service Clerk June 2004 – June 2007

• Ripped tickets and directed to theatre Re-employed Nov. 2007 – Apr. 2008

• Executed all jobs in concession stand and kitchen

• Handled money in box office and concession

• Operated projections

Taco Bell/ KFC, Lemont, IL Cashier Sept. 2003 – June 2004

• Cooked and prepared food, executed drive-thru duties, and cleaned dishes and utensils

CERTIFICATES

Esco Institute Federal Clean Air Act Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning

(HVAC) certified

RELEVANT PROJECTS 2008-2009 Chicago Auto Show Chevy Tuner Exhibit and AYES program booth

• Customized Cobalt with custom rims, spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, rain guards, and custom grill

• Talked to consumers about automotive youth education services and my experiences in the automotive field

Maintenance on all home vehicles

• Performed oil changes, tire rotations, front and rear brake jobs, fluid checks, OBD readings

• Removed and repaired auto parts on such systems as suspension, drivetrain, engine performance, brakes, differentials, and steering components

• Disassembled/assembled exhaust system from catalytic converter to muffler tip

• Overhauled engine and replaced

• Operated MIG welder for exhaust and body repairs

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