Automotive "A" Technician - Lake City Auto Care - Sandpoint, ID
(2025-01)
- Advanced from Automotive "B" Technician to Automotive "A" Technician, taking on greater responsibility for complex diagnostics, heavy-line repairs, and major component replacement.
- Perform heavy-line repairs including V8 engine and transmission replacement and major driveline repairs.
- Perform moderate-to-advanced electrical and NVH diagnostics using systematic testing methods and professional diagnostic equipment.
- Diagnose and repair major components and systems including valvetrain assemblies, differential components, A/C systems, transverse powertrains, V8 powertrains, and suspension-related NVH concerns.
- Remove and install subframes and related components, including steering racks; perform dashboard R&R and full four-wheel alignment work.
- Diagnose and repair late-model OBD-I systems and perform complex mechanical fault isolation.
Automotive "B" Technician - Six Star Automotive - Sandpoint, ID
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
- Developed a broad foundation in electrical, drivability, mechanical, NVH, overheat, A/C, heating, and emissions diagnostics using scan tools, Power Probe, multimeter, lab scope, wiring diagrams, and related equipment.
- Performed vacuum-leak, parasitic-draw, compression, leak-down, combustion-leakage, and engine/transmission oil-pressure testing.
- Performed engine short- and long-block replacement, head-gasket service, timing-belt service, starting/charging diagnostics, and engine oil-leak diagnosis.
- Performed steering, suspension, brake, alignment, preventative-maintenance, fluid-service, cooling-system, lighting, and tire/wheel repairs.
GS Technician - Gription Tire Pros - Sandpoint, ID
(2022-04 - 2023-01)
- Performed comprehensive tire service across passenger, light truck, agricultural, trailer, RV/bus, winter, and specialty applications, including mounting/demounting, flat repair, balancing, road-force balancing, siping, and stud installation.
- Expanded into general mechanical service including inspections, oil/filter changes, battery testing/replacement, brakes, tie rods, shocks/struts, OBD scanning, differential/transmission fluid service, and four-wheel alignment adjustments.
- Used TPMS tools, test drives, and visual inspections to identify tire, balancing, suspension, and alignment concerns; trained newly hired Tire Technicians.
Laborer - Independent Contractor – Construction
(2021-10 - 2022-04)
- Organized and transported materials and assisted contractors with framing, roofing, demolition, sealing, siding, concrete, decking, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, insulation, fencing, and finish work.
Tire Technician - Perfection Tire & Auto Care - Post Falls, ID
(2020-07 - 2021-08)
- Performed flat repairs, mounting/demounting, balancing, road-force balancing, siping, stud installation/removal, inventory organization, and large-order handling across passenger, light truck, agricultural, trailer, RV/bus, and winter applications.
- Used TPMS tools and test drives to diagnose balancing concerns, performed visual vehicle inspections, and trained newly hired Tire Technicians.
Host - Pappy's Café & Restaurant - Houston, TX
(2018-06 - 2019-08)
- Managed reservations and table availability, greeted and seated guests, trained employees, resolved customer concerns, and supported management.
Self-Employed Videographer - Matt Norton Video Productions - Houston, TX
(2015-07 - 2019-08)
- Produced witness statements and edited video depositions for two law firms for settlement conferences, mediations, and trials.
