Sarah Abu Awad
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail oriented mechanic with experience in high pressure motorsport environments and general automotive service. Ability to meet tight deadlines while collaborating effectively with the car crew. Diagnostic, repair, and maintenance skills, backed by formal training in light vehicle and motorsport technology courses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Number 2 race mechanic VCS #6
Tickford racing
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring that VCS car #6 is mechanically ready to leave the workshop for race events and test days
- Ensured the car is modified according to the engineer's specification
- Maintained a clean, tidy and organized working environment
- Serviced and maintained all equipment on the car
- Pitstop experience as left front wheel changer
- Knowledge of vehicle set up and preparation
- Worked under minimal supervision to strict deadlines
- Worked and communicated efficiently with number 1 mechanic
Number 2 race mechanic DS2 #6
Tickford racing
01.2023 - 07.2023
Number 3 mechanic VCS #56
Tickford racing
06.2022 - 12.2022
Part time apprentice
Samtec automotive
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed basic care and maintenance
- Repair or replace worn pads
- Changing oil, checking fluids and rotating tires
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
Crewmember
Dominos
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Dependable crew member
- Maintained high standard of customer service during a rush
- Followed procedures for safe food preparations, assembly, and presentation
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed
Education
Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology -
Kangan Automotive Institute
Docklands, VIC08.2025
Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology -
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC01-2024
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) -
Gladstone Park Secondary Collage
Melbourne, VIC06-2022
Skills
- Vehicle maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Race preparation
- Attention to detail
- Equipment inspection and testing
Certification
First aid certificate
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in MotorSport Technology
Timeline
Number 2 race mechanic VCS #6
Tickford racing
07.2023 - Current
Number 2 race mechanic DS2 #6
Tickford racing
01.2023 - 07.2023
Number 3 mechanic VCS #56
Tickford racing
06.2022 - 12.2022
Crewmember
Dominos
07.2021 - 04.2022
Part time apprentice
Samtec automotive
06.2021 - 06.2022
Certificate III In Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology -
Kangan Automotive Institute
Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology -
Kangan Institute
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) -
Gladstone Park Secondary Collage