Mario Morel
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm a 23 year old Technician with four years of experience in Automotive Maintenance and repair, looking to grow my skill set and gain valuable experience. Proficient in diagnosing and repairing wide range of vehicle issues, contributing to high customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to use diagnostic tools and perform routine maintenance efficiently. I also take great pride in my willingness to embrace learning opportunities and my commitment to expanding my knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance.
- Collaborated with service advisors to assess customer needs and provide accurate repair estimates..
- Utilized diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs, parts used, and customer interactions for transparency.
- Diagnose vehicles while maintaining detailed notes for warranty repairs
- Conducted routine maintenance services, reinforcing vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued education in the field by pursuing relevant certifications, expanding expertise in various automotive systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive technologies, attending training sessions and workshops as needed for professional growth.
- Achieved high levels of productivity through disciplined time management practices, even under pressure or during busy periods.
Technician
Lincoln Wilson auto service
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Experienced repairing and maintaining vehicles from european Makes regularly
- Gained a better understanding on how to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicles with DTCs, I learned how to utilize a scan tool efficiently to troubleshoot different components of the vehicle
- Became more efficient at inspecting vehicles
- Became exposed to doing timing related jobs, ie. removing water pumps that are integrated within the timing, also doing timing belts on older vehicle such as the 2000 honda civic and 2004 subaru impreza
- I was also the dedicated Technician to do all the alignments the shop would receive
- I repaired parts of the hvac system on vehicles when a customers vehicle has AC concerns
- At this shop I also had to interact with customers and create estimates for needed repairs
Technician
Skylark Garage
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Diagnosed and troubleshoot vehicles that that came in with DTCs
- Continued to repair different components within the braking system of a vehicle
- Diagnosed vehicles that came in with different noises coming from faulty components and repair or replace faulty components
- Continued to Repair faulty components of the suspension system in vehicles
- Did various tune-ups on vehicles that would run rough
- Did multi-point inspections on every vehicle
Express Tech
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru in Skokie
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Became very familiar with newer Subaru models and how to do routine maintenance on them which includes changing of the oil, filters and also tire rotations
- Learned to diagnose Tpms conditions and how to resolve them
- Became familiarized with dealership format
- Continued to do alignments, also continued to inspect vehicles in a high pace work environment
Tire and service tech
Cassidy Tire and service
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Became very efficient in mounting and dismounting tires on wheels
- Learned how to inspect vehicles quickly and effectively this includes checking the vehicles fluids, brakes, suspension, etc.
- Learned how to turn off the TPMS light on a wide range of vehicles, also learning how to program TPMS sensors and having the vehicle relearn TPMS sensors.
- Continued to repair the brakes and suspension on Vehicles also learning how to flush brake systems.
- Learned how to mount and dismount commercial sized tires on vehicles
- Became proficient in toe alignments
Mechanics Apprentice
Fair Muffler and Brake
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Learned how to diagnose cars
- Inspected cars using 20 point inspections which includes checking belts, steering rack, suspension components, brakes, hoses, fuel systems, exhaust and wheels
- Learned how to replace car accessories such as Headlights, Wiper Blades and Batteries
- Learned how to repair coolant systems including replacing water pumps, coolant hoses and thermostats
- Learned how to repair suspension components such as replacing shock, struts and sway bar end links.
- Learned how to repair and change tires also how to replace tire valves and tpms sensors.
- Learned how to change the brakes on many vehicles that range from Suvs to ambulances, this includes changing pads, rotors, calipers and lines
Oil Change Tech
Oil Express
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Greeted Customers Daily and upsold additional products and services
- Learned how to do Oil Changes, Trans Flushes and Fluid checks efficiently
Education
Volkswagen Fast Track Program
Volkswagen Learning Center
Buffalo Grove, IL12.2025
Trade School -
Fast Lane Automotive Training
Chicago, IL09.2022
Highschool Diploma -
Albert G Lane
Chicago, IL07-2021
Skills
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Fluid exchanges
- Engine repair
- Suspension systems
- Alignment procedures
- Battery services
- Driveability diagnostics
- Advanced diagnostics
- Electrical systems
- HVAC systems
- Emission control
Certification
- ASE A5 Brake certification
- Volkswagen Certified technician 2025
- Volkswagen FastTrack
Timeline
Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
Volkswagen of Downtown Chicago
05.2025 - Current
Technician
Lincoln Wilson auto service
03.2023 - 05.2025
Technician
Skylark Garage
01.2023 - 03.2023
Express Tech
Mcgrath Evanston Subaru in Skokie
09.2022 - 12.2022
Tire and service tech
Cassidy Tire and service
03.2022 - 09.2022
Mechanics Apprentice
Fair Muffler and Brake
10.2021 - 03.2022
Oil Change Tech
Oil Express
01.2021 - 08.2021
Volkswagen Fast Track Program
Volkswagen Learning Center
Trade School -
Fast Lane Automotive Training
Highschool Diploma -
Albert G Lane