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Hi, I’m

Finley Howell

Race Mechanic
Raunds
Finley Howell

Summary

My overall objective with you’re team is to progress with my motorsport career, I am from Raunds around 35 miles east of Silverstone. I love to work in motorsport and working on cars as they are my biggest interest . I want to strive in my career and go further and to become one of the best and be able to progress through the team/s gaining more experience and some point start my own team. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Race Mechanic position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

JR Race, Tim Gray Motorsport
Derby

Mechanic • Mechanic
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Repairing the body on the praga’s, doing setup with lasers and a laptop and adjusting toe.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Ben Sharpe Racing
Wellingborough

No1. Race Mechanic
01.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Engine Build
  • Taking the valve cover off to change valve clearance, taking sump off to check mains and sump, spark plug electrode gaps, timing
  • Setup like Ride Heigh, Corner Weights, Toe, Camber and fitting components and sensors
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Thermoreg Racing Nitro Funny Car
Norfolk

Mechanic
06.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Engine Build
  • This is just like a top fuel where I take off head and strip them, the clutch I take out and put in a new pack and clean up the area and adjust until the feel of the clutch is perfect, taking the sump off and stripping the bottom end to a naked block
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Rune Fjeld Motorsport Top Fuel Dragster Team
SantaPod Raceway

Mechanic
11.2019 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Engine Build
  • Full rebuild of a Nitro Methane Chrysler Hemi V8 running 11,000BHP, involving taking heads off and apart and rebuilding them, Taking the sump off and taking mains out and piston/rods and crank, stripping the engine to a naked block and rebuilding every part that goes into and on the block.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.

Bitcoin Racing

Race Mechanic
07.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Valve clearance, Mains checking, Rod Checking, Spark Plug Clearance, Timing, Setup
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Education

Silverstone UTC
Silverstone Circuit

GCSEs from High Performance Engineering
09.2019 - 04.2021

University Overview

Silverstone UTC
Silverstone Circuit

A-Levels from EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering
09.2021 - 03.2023

University Overview

Skills

    Mechanical Knowledge

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Certification

Year 10/11 : Maths, Science, English , High Performance Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Media

Timeline

Mechanic
Thermoreg Racing Nitro Funny Car
06.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanic • Mechanic
JR Race, Tim Gray Motorsport
01.2022 - 01.2023
No1. Race Mechanic
Ben Sharpe Racing
01.2022 - 12.2023
Silverstone UTC
A-Levels from EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering
09.2021 - 03.2023
Race Mechanic
Bitcoin Racing
07.2021 - 02.2023
Mechanic
Rune Fjeld Motorsport Top Fuel Dragster Team
11.2019 - 01.2023
Silverstone UTC
GCSEs from High Performance Engineering
09.2019 - 04.2021
Finley HowellRace Mechanic