Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Computer and technologies
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Onix Gonzalez

Myrtle Beach

Summary

Experienced Automotive Technician with 4+ years of experience in diagnostics and repair of Mercedes Benz Passenger vehicles as well as Sprinter+Metris Vans.

Youthful and passionate individual with a genuine love for the brand and the career path involved in. A never ending desire to continue to learn and expand on both knowledge and experience to better repairs and customer satisfaction.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Automotive Technician

Myrtle Beach Automotive | Mercedes Benz Of Myrtle
2020.01 - Current
  • Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles, extending their lifespan and preventing costly breakdowns for customers.
  • Complete thorough inspections on all incoming vehicles to detect potential safety hazards or mechanical concerns before they became critical problems.
  • Successfully diagnose uncommon or challenging automotive issues by conducting thorough research and consulting with colleagues, ultimately resolving problems for satisfied customers.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with service advisors to accurately communicate repair needs to customers, resulting in higher approval rates for recommended services.
  • Stay current with manufacturer recalls and technical service bulletins, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate repairs were performed on affected vehicles.

Tire Technician

Discount Tire
2019.09 - 2019.12
  • Rotate, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
  • Replace and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
  • Operate machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
  • Repair tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
  • Inflate tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.

Certified Technician + CSA Representative

Valvoline Instant Oil
2017.11 - 2019.08
  • Increase productivity with proper inventory management and efficient supply chain coordination.
  • Provide clear documentation of completed work orders, maintaining organized records for future reference.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing information and explanations regarding various recommended services.
  • Train new technicians, fostering a supportive learning environment that boosted team performance.
  • Assist in all areas of the designated service center, i.e:

- Top Side Tech : under hood inspection, fluid top offs, adjust tire pressures, replace air filters upon customer request.

- Bottom Side Tech : drain oil, repair damaged oil pan threads if possible, change oil filters, inform top side and CSA of under vehicle abnormalities such as oil or transmission leaks and missing or damaged skid plates, etc.

- Customer Service Advisor/Representative : provide outstanding customer support through good communication regarding different oil type and different recommended services, process transactions once services are completed, reset service lights for customer vehicles, change out interior cabin filters for customers upon request.

Crew Member

McDonalds
2016.03 - 2017.08
  • Worked front counter, and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.

Cashier

Sear's Outlet
2015.10 - 2016.01
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Education

Diploma of Training Completion - Automotive Technology And Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, FL
08.2019

High School Diploma -

University High School
Orlando, FL
06.2018

Skills

  • Advanced Diagnostics
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Driveability Diagnostics
  • Electrical Systems
  • Steering systems
  • Fuel systems
  • Emissions Control
  • Preventive maintenance services
  • Customer Service
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Hand and power tools

Accomplishments

    - 3/4 Completed Training paths for Mercedes Benz USA, DAS4 Certified. On path to achieve Master Certification within 1-2 years.


    - Successfully accepted into and graduated from the Mercedes-Benz DRIVE Training Program offered to selected Universal Technical Institute graduates.


    - 4 years of Veterinary Assistance training while attending University High School resulting in a State of Florida Certification for Veterinary Assistance.


    - Completed ServSafe Food Safety and Handing training.

Certification

  • CST - Certified Service Technician with Mercedes Benz USA
  • CVA - Certified Veterinary Assistant(expired)
  • ServSafe Certified(expired)

Computer and technologies

Extremely passionate about computer technologies and advancements in the space. This passion is what lead to the pursuit of an automotive career with a high end manufacturer that is looking to implement such technologies into their vehicles. Examples of this include : Mercedes partnering with Nvidia to implement better AI Technologies into their vehicles. 

Timeline

Certified Automotive Technician

Myrtle Beach Automotive | Mercedes Benz Of Myrtle
2020.01 - Current

Tire Technician

Discount Tire
2019.09 - 2019.12

Certified Technician + CSA Representative

Valvoline Instant Oil
2017.11 - 2019.08

Crew Member

McDonalds
2016.03 - 2017.08

Cashier

Sear's Outlet
2015.10 - 2016.01

Diploma of Training Completion - Automotive Technology And Mechanics

Universal Technical Institute

High School Diploma -

University High School
  • CST - Certified Service Technician with Mercedes Benz USA
  • CVA - Certified Veterinary Assistant(expired)
  • ServSafe Certified(expired)
Onix Gonzalez