VIKTOR KONOVALOV
Surrey
Summary
Motivated and accomplished professional with a proven history of success and a genuine passion for the automotive sector. Proficient in assessing vehicles across a wide range of models and makes. Possesses exceptional organizational skills, a sharp intellect, and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
VEHICLE PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR
CAR SELECT EXPERT
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive pre-purchase inspections on wide variety of vehicles, meticulously evaluating for damage, malfunctions, and mechanical issues, covering crucial areas such as engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical systems.
- Utilized diagnostic tools, computer scanning equipment, and precision measuring instruments to facilitate in-depth assessments, ensuring accuracy of inspection results.
- Took photos of all damaged areas to include with repair reports.
- Evaluated vehicles according to industry guidelines, assessing damage, gauging functionality, and determining roadworthiness to uphold safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted customers in selecting over 300 vehicles, ensuring their satisfaction by offering expert insights into vehicles that met their desired criteria and were in optimal condition.
YACTHS FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGER
CENTAURUS CHARTER
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Managed team of maintenance technicians and crew members, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaborative and productive work environment.
- Created detailed maintenance schedules for each yacht in fleet, including routine inspections, repairs, and servicing to prevent downtime and ensure continuous operations.
- Managed maintenance budget for fleet, monitoring expenses, optimizing spending, and identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising on safety and quality.
- Maintained organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment needed for maintenance, ensuring efficient procurement and availability of necessary resources.
- Implemented advanced technical training programs for maintenance team, resulting 40% increase in team competency and reducing reliance on external expertise for complex repairs.
FACILYTY MAINTENANCE QALITY ASSURANCE
MERAAS HOLDING
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Conducted regular inspections and audits of facility systems, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Oversaw training and development of maintenance staff, ensuring consistent understanding of quality standards and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of quality assurance activities, generating detailed reports for management review, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
- Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
- Successfully identified and addressed critical safety vulnerabilities through audits, leading to 30% improvement in facility safety ratings within one year.
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC / WHEEL ALIGMENT OPERATOR
RENAULT / NISSAN
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Inspected and road tested vehicles to evaluate technical condition
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Provide labor and time estimates for repairs
- Adjusted, repaired and replaced parts, components of automotive systems
- Utilized special 4D alignment machine to align steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Implemented additional services to increase company revenue.
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
AUTO STOP
09.2007 - 09.2014
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Performed preventative maintenance, oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Received consistently high customer feedback scores, averaging 4.8 out of 5, demonstrating exceptional customer service skills and technical expertise.
Education
Automotive Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Shipyard College
Ukraine. Kherson07.2009
High School Diploma -
School #30
Ukraine, Kherson06.2006
Skills
- Customer service
- Organization
- Efficient
- Team player
- Automotive
- Vehicle inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Car expertise
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Vehicle Repair Knowledge
- Maintenance Requirements
- Effective Communication Skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
VEHICLE PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR
CAR SELECT EXPERT
01.2023 - Current
YACTHS FLEET MAINTENANCE MANAGER
CENTAURUS CHARTER
11.2019 - 01.2023
FACILYTY MAINTENANCE QALITY ASSURANCE
MERAAS HOLDING
11.2014 - 11.2019
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC / WHEEL ALIGMENT OPERATOR
RENAULT / NISSAN
08.2011 - 10.2014
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
AUTO STOP
09.2007 - 09.2014
Automotive Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Shipyard College
High School Diploma -
School #30
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