Caitlyn Galla
Champaign
Summary
Detail-oriented automotive technician skilled in engine repair, fluid exchanges, and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to diagnose and repair various automotive systems, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Serra Honda Champaign
Savoy, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired various automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify issues accurately, reducing repair time and improving customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes, enhancing overall workshop efficiency.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Preformed valve adjustments, timing belt and chain replacements.
Technician Apprentice
Auto Mart
Rantoul, IL
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Replacing parts
- Fluid exchanges
- Inspecting vehicles
- Preventive maintenance services
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Serra Honda Champaign
08.2022 - Current
Technician Apprentice
Auto Mart
01.2019 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive
Parkland College