Brandon Beckman
682 Rolling Green Street
Summary
Experienced in automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance, leveraging technical knowledge and hands-on skills to ensure optimal vehicle reliability and safety. Proficient in engine systems, brake systems, and electrical components, providing comprehensive automotive solutions. Dedicated to delivering high-quality service and exceeding customer expectations in the pursuit of excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Libertyville Lincoln
Libertyville, IL
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Automotive Technician
Tuffy Tire and Automotive
Fox River Grove, IL
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Route Sales Manager
Cozzini Brothers INC.
Des Plaines , IL
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Coached new employees on company standards.
- Sold knives and kitchen equipment to existing and new customers along assigned routes
- Put my personal routes into logistical order to ensure most efficient completion time
- Collected cash, checks and credit card information for customers to pay their outstanding bills
- Took care of company car and any repairs and maintenance it needed
- Managed over 1000+ customers in 5 years working for Cozzini
Owner
Windy City Trading Cards
Island Lake , IL
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Bought inventory across numerous websites, appraised them for appropriate price and expedited product through mail with proper postage, shipping weights and met deadline time frames
Sous Chef
Aliano's Ristorante
East Dundee , IL
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Expedited food to make it to customers in timely fashion
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
Sous Chef
Sweet Mellisas
Lakemoore , IL
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Sous Chef
Sideouts Bar & Grill
Island Lake , IL
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dundee Crown High School
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Replacing parts
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Alignments experience
- Inspecting vehicles
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Hand and power tools
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
Personal Information
Title: Route Sales Manager
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Libertyville Lincoln
10.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Tuffy Tire and Automotive
02.2022 - 10.2024
Owner
Windy City Trading Cards
11.2020 - 01.2022
Route Sales Manager
Cozzini Brothers INC.
08.2017 - 08.2022
Sous Chef
Aliano's Ristorante
08.2015 - 08.2017
Sous Chef
Sweet Mellisas
06.2013 - 07.2015
Sous Chef
Sideouts Bar & Grill
02.2010 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Dundee Crown High School