Tristan Chaperon
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
I am eager to learn new skills and explore new opportunities, have also enjoyed working on cars with my grandad as a child and now working on my own cars currently. I completed my Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate II in Automotive and Mechanical in 2021 while doing 2 years of work placement at Balcatta Cars & Commercial. I have since been working at Repco in Customer service and Parts advice for retail, trades and automotive technicians
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Assistant
Repco
Joondalup, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Provided technical advice to retail, trade customers and automotive technicians on how best to use certain auto parts for specific vehicles.
- Inspected returned items for damage before issuing refunds or exchanges.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and stocking shelves with incoming shipments of parts.
- Operated cash register during peak hours of business transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Sourced hard-to-find components from alternative suppliers if necessary based on customer needs.
- Provided customer service to automotive parts customers, including answering questions about product features and availability.
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders, payments, invoices, and account balances.
Work Experience
Balcatta Car & Commercial
Balcatta, WA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Followed service schedules to perform regular maintenance on cars and trucks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Performed basic maintenance and repair services on vehicles such as changing oil, replacing air filters, rotating tires, and inspecting brakes.
- Assisted with more complex repairs including engine overhauls, transmission replacements, suspension work, and electrical system diagnostics.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Cleaned shop area daily to maintain a safe working environment.
- Consulted with experienced mechanics for advice on difficult jobs.
- Worked alongside technicians providing regular service, troubleshooting and upgrading equipment.
- Pursued every available opportunity to learn systems operations, maintenance tasks and repair processes.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Sacred Heart College
Hillarys, WA12-2022
Pre-Apprenticeship - Certificate II Automotive Mechanical
Motor Trade Association of WA
Balcatta, WA12-2021
Skills
- Correct tool use
- Suspension Systems
- Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspections
- Engine repair
- Fluid changes
- Parts knowledge
Certification
- manual drivers license
- skippers ticket
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Repco
04.2023 - Current
Work Experience
Balcatta Car & Commercial
01.2021 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Sacred Heart College
Pre-Apprenticeship - Certificate II Automotive Mechanical
Motor Trade Association of WA
- manual drivers license
- skippers ticket
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