Colin Waite
Summerville
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Coastal Cadillac chevy
Pawleys Island
05.2026 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosing technical issues using diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify wear and tear on vehicle components.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced defective vehicle components to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles to ensure safety and reliability.
- Supported service advisors by providing detailed reports on vehicle conditions.
Technician/Mechanic Shop Foreman
Starling Chevrolet
Mount Pleasant
10.2015 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily operations in a high-volume mechanic shop environment.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using diagnostic tools and recommended appropriate repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various vehicle models.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service efficiency and quality.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve overall shop productivity.
- Coordinated team schedules and assigned tasks to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed for customer reference.
- Assisted customers by explaining repair processes and service recommendations.
- Communicated with customers regarding service options and estimated repair timelines.
- Conducted safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Trained and mentored junior mechanics on repair techniques and safety standards.
- Trained new technicians on equipment usage and repair procedures.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and equipment for optimal shop performance.
- Replaced defective components to restore vehicle functionality.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 08.1987 - 06.1989
Goose Creek High School
Goose Creek, ScSkills
- Engine repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Diagnostic equipment
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Equipment Repair
- Maintenance and repair
- Routine Inspections
- Safety inspections
- System Tests
- Computer-assisted diagnostics
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Workflow optimization
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Junior training programs
- Quality control
- Quality control
Certification
General Motors certified technician, ASE certified
Timeline
Technician
Coastal Cadillac chevy
05.2026 - Current
Technician/Mechanic Shop Foreman
Starling Chevrolet
10.2015 - 05.2026
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Trident Technical College
08.1987 - 06.1989
Goose Creek High School