BRANDON KAMRUD

1531 Everett Road Phone: 814-937-6419 or 814-290-9987

East Freedom, PA 16637 Email:

SUMMARY

Entry Level Auto Technician with experience in brakes, electrical, and steering & suspension diagnosis and repair. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to lead a team, as well as work as a contributor. Motivated learner and worker. Methodical in gathering information to provide solutions to technical problems.

CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

AC Delco Certificates: Electrical/Electronics Stage I-III, Brakes & Time Management

CPP Student of the Week Award, Dormitory Room of the Month

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Red Rock Job Corps Center, Lopez, PA 02/2012-Present

Automotive Technician Trainee

General Service Technician

  • General shop safety and use of tools and equipment
  • Ability to check oil and complete general routine maintenance including checking air filters and tire air pressure
  • Capability to replace seals, replace and repair fuel, exhaust, cooling and starting systems

Brakes

  • General brake diagnosis and repair
  • Knowledge and ability to shave the rotors after the proper usage time
  • Wheel bearings, traction control diagnosis and repair

Suspension and Steering

  • General suspension and steering systems diagnosis
  • Wheel/tire, including wheel alignment, diagnosis, adjustment and repair

Electrical/Electronic system

  • General electrical system diagnosis
  • Battery diagnosis and service
  • Starting systems diagnosis and repair
  • Charging system diagnosis and repair
  • Lighting systems diagnosis and repair
  • Gauges, warning devices, driver information systems diagnosis
  • Horn and wiper/washer replacement and repair
  • Accessories diagnosis and repair

Gateway Travel Plaza, Breezewood, PA 10/2010-03/2011

Line cook

  • Set up station according to restaurant guidelines
  • Prepared all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
  • Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
  • Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills

Walmart, Everett, PA 01/2010-10/2010

Cart Attendant

  • Assisted guests with carrying items to their vehicles
  • Guaranteed a safe and organized work place for patrons and staff
  • Received cash, checks and completed credit-card transactions from customers and employees
  • Counted money to verify amounts and issued receipts for funds received

EDUCATION

Automotive Technology Certification, Red Rock Job Corps Center, Lopez, PA

Currently Enrolled

General Equivalency Diploma, Claysburg High School, Claysburg, PA

November 2011

BRANDON KAMRUD

1531 Everett Road Phone: 814-937-6419 or 814-290-9987

East Freedom, PA 16637 Email:

REFERENCES

Benyamin Shekar

UAW Automotive Instructor

Clearfield Job Corps Center

Clearfield, Utah 84015

Nick Dautel

Automotive Technology Instructor

Red Rock Job Corps Center

Lopez, PA 18628

(570)477-0329

Frank Bennett

Automotive Technology Instructor

Red Rock Job Corps Center

Lopez, PA 18628

(570)477-0328

BRANDON KAMRUD

1531 Everett Road

East Freedom, PA 16637

Phone: 814-937-6419 or 814-290-9987

Email:

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To Whom It May Concern:

I am interested in your opening for an Automotive Technician position, as posted in the local newspaper, The Times Leader. I am very interested in scheduling an interview with you.

I am currently enrolled in vocation training at the Red Rock Job Corps Program with a career technical training concentration in the Automotive Technology trade. In my experience, I have learned a broad range of automotive skills. I enjoy presenting my leadership abilities and working hard towards customer satisfaction.

I am confident that I can offer you the hard-working skills and dependability that you are seeking. I will be contacting you shortly to set up an interview. Thank you for your time -- I look forward to learning more about this opportunity!

Sincerely,

Brandon Kamrud