HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Auto- mechanic with over twenty years of work experience in repairs of faulty engines and damaged auto body parts.
Excellent troubleshooting skills in adjusting, repairing and replacing parts of the automotive systems.
Hardworking, reliable, able to work well both independently and as part of a team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Automotive Mechanic
-Inspected motor in operation and its components using testing devices to diagnose faults or malfunctions and determine extent of repair required.
-Adjusted, repaired or replaced parts of automotive systems like fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment.
-Performed major repairs on transmission, differentials, drive axles and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems.
-Repaired and replaced interior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation.
-Tested and adjusted repaired systems for proper performance.
-Cleaned, lubricated and performed other routine maintenance work on equipment.
-Completed reports to record problems and work performed.

Autobody Repairer
-Repaired and replaced front end components, body components, doors, frame and underbody components
-Hammered out dents, buckles, and other defects using blocks and hammers
-Operated soldering equipment and used plastic fillers to fill holes, dents and seams
-Removed damaged fenders, panels and grills using cutting torch or welded replacement parts into place
-Applied premiers and repainted surfaces using brush or spray guns

WORK HISTORY
Auto-Mechanic/Autobody Repairer 1990-2000
Company "A", town B, country C

Auto-Mechanic 1980-1990
Company "D", town E, country F

Auto-Mechanic/Autobody Repairer 1979-1980
Company "G", town H, country I

EDUCATION
Technical Mechanical School Diploma 1971-1975
Secondary Vocational School "X", town Y, country Z

Highlights of Skills
- 4 years' experience as a custom tailor
- Creative, responsible, efficient and punctual
- Designed and created over 150 pieces of clothing
- Able to provide exceptional quality
- Alert, energetic, honest
- Precise and fast worker

Work History
Sewer
Company X, town Y, country Z 2000-Present
- Hand sewed and beaded bridal headwear
- Operated a variety of machines: embroidery, single needle, serger
- Worked with the creative team on samples

Office Cleaner
Company A, town B, country C 1998-1999
- Swept mopped and polished floors
- Dusted desks, computers, telephones
- Vacuumed carpeting, area rugs and upholstered furniture
- Custom Tailor, Company X, town Y, country Z 1995-1998
- Took customers' orders, discussed type of clothing to be made and took measurements
- Tailored and sewed made-to-measure garments
- Created new sample models
- Ensured quality at all times

Salesperson
Department Store, Town G, Country F  1991-1995
- Handled money, operated cash register and balanced cash
- Provided customers with information
- Arranged merchandise in the store and shop window
- Advised customers on quality
- Received, verified and stored merchandise

Education History
Secondary Industrial School Diploma, town X, country Y 1981

Interests
Running, swimming, playing volleyball, listening to music, reading, assembling puzzles

JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain employment as a heavy truck/tractor trailer driver to utilize over eight years of driving experience.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A, C, Z class Drivers License and Air Brakes Exam
Extensive experience in driving long haul, heavy and light trucks
Familiar with transportation of bulk, palleted, regular and special purpose goods
Proficient in German and English
Certificate for transportation of hazardous goods
Reliable, hard working, and team-oriented

- Operated and drove straight and articulated trucks weighing over 7,500 kg with three axles and more to transport goods and materials to various destinations in Germany
- Transported a wide variety of materials: regular pallets with a variety of goods as well as industrial materials, machinery, metal pipes and oversized goods
- Drove both independently and as part of a convoy
- Recorded all relevant information in log books
- Communicated with central dispatchers via radio and cellular phones
- Obtained permits and other documents needed for transportation of cargo
- Monitored all truck functions such as condition of the equipment, loading and unloading procedures, safety and security of cargo
- Assisted new employees in training
- Operated a fork lift as per need
- Transported hazardous products and dangerous goods with proper documentation

1992-1995 Truck Driver, Humanitarian Aid
town A, country B

- Operated a light truck with a trailer (up to 7,500 kg) to deliver humanitarian aid to war affected regions and refugee camps
- Delivered food, medical supplies and emergency aid products to humanitarian organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Managed to successfully and timely reach all destinations despite unfavorable and dangerous driving conditions

1989-1992 Truck Driver/Truck Driving Instructor
town X, country Y

- Transported bulk goods such as sand, gravel, and soil using trucks of up to 7,000 kg in weight
- Organized and performed snow removal and road protection duties
- Provided instruction and on-the-job training to new truck drivers

1998 Air Brake Examination
Ontario Safety League

1995 Truck Driving Certificate
town N, country P

1995 Hazardous Materials Transportation Certificate
town S, country T

1989 Truck Drivers Instructor Certificate
town K, country L

1988 Truck Driver License
Driving School "X", town M, country P