William Gerard Sona
London,Barnet
Summary
A multi-skilled mechanic with good all-round technical and mechanical expertise. Very capable with an ability to diagnose vehicle faults using specialist diagnostic equipment to successfully repair or replace defective parts. A productive team player, self-motivated, organised and able to multi task. Experience of developing apprentices and disseminating knowledge and experience to others. Relocated to Penarth in November 2023.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Mechanic
GBR Motors
Alperton
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Developing mechanic role/skills set out below.
- Repairing high-performance vehicles.
Mechanic
Land Rover Specialist
Richmond
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Developing mechanic role/skills set out below.
- Repairing specialist Land Rover vehicles.
Landscape Gardener
North and West London
2023.02 - 2019.05
Mechanic
Sam's Auto
Ealing
2011.01 - 2019.01
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults; carrying out repairs and replacing damaged parts
- Stripping and rebuilding engines.
- Servicing cam belts, timing belts and MOT repairs
- Changing and fitting new clutch.
- Maintaining and checking cooling, breaking and electrical system.
- Vehicle safety checks.
- Body repair and painting.
- Performing routine oil changes and servicing vehicles.
- Liaising with customers.
- Ordering parts from suppliers and calculating and verifying costs for parts.
- Inspecting completed repairs.
- Pulling parts off vehicles and tagging them for inventory.
- Following safety policies and procedures.
- Maintaining an organized neat and safe bay.
Valetor
Vauxhall Garage
Oxfordshire
2010.06 - 2011.09
- Duties included maintenance of site (70+ cars) and showroom.
- Providing a ‘spruce and shine’ service.
- A fast-paced, demanding environment due to high turnaround.
- Training other employees in use of chemicals.
Delivery Driver
Nandos Warehouse
Cricklewood
2007.02 - 2009.04
- Delivering to restaurants in South East England.
Forklift Truck Operator
Greenford
2004.03 - 2006.07
- Daily duties included gathering materials, which had been pre-ordered and preparing the vehicles for delivery of goods.
Valetor
Volvo Trucks & Buses
Hayes
2003.09 - 2004.01
- Built upon skills from previous job: steam cleaning engines and chassis of trucks and London buses in preparation for MOT test and repairs.
Forklift Truck Operator
Abbeygate Builders Merchant
2002.12 - 2003.09
- Obtained a forklift truck license.
- Daily duties included operating forklift.
Valetor
Valeting – Secure Valeting
Slough
2001.10 - 2002.12
- Trained to valet to a professional standard and in the use of professional cleaning chemicals
- Required strong time management and organisational skills.
- Contracted to for showrooms, manufacturers and dealerships, such as: Audi, Renault and Vauxhall
- Responsible training up new employees.
Apprentice Mechanic
Shepherd’s Bush
London
1998.01 - 2000.04
- Developed knowledge and practical skills of motor mechanics
- Responsible for maintenance, servicing and repairs.
Education
High School -
SOS High School
Tema, Ghana 1996.01 - 1998.01
High School - undefined
Phoenix High
White City, London 1995.01 - 1996.01
Secondary School - undefined
St Mark's Secondary School
Parsons Green, London 1993.01 - 1995.01
OCR Level 1 - English and Maths
2010.04 -
OCR Level 1 - Computing
2011.04 -
Course - Food and Hygiene
2014.04 -
Diploma - Food and Services
2015.04 -
Skills
- Bodywork repair
- Diagnostic technician
- Part stock control
- Fault diagnosis
- Engine repairs
- Servicing vehicles
- Professional valeting
- Suspension systems
- Transmission rebuilding
- Prioritising urgent repairs
- Maintaining workshop cleanliness
- Fuel system knowledge
- Tyre repairs
- Vehicle modification
Timeline
Senior Mechanic
GBR Motors
2023.08 - 2023.11
Mechanic
Land Rover Specialist
2023.04 - 2023.08
Landscape Gardener
North and West London
2023.02 - 2019.05
Diploma - Food and Services
2015.04 -
Course - Food and Hygiene
2014.04 -
OCR Level 1 - Computing
2011.04 -
Mechanic
Sam's Auto
2011.01 - 2019.01
Valetor
Vauxhall Garage
2010.06 - 2011.09
OCR Level 1 - English and Maths
2010.04 -
Delivery Driver
Nandos Warehouse
2007.02 - 2009.04
Forklift Truck Operator
Greenford
2004.03 - 2006.07
Valetor
Volvo Trucks & Buses
2003.09 - 2004.01
Forklift Truck Operator
Abbeygate Builders Merchant
2002.12 - 2003.09
Valetor
Valeting – Secure Valeting
2001.10 - 2002.12
Apprentice Mechanic
Shepherd’s Bush
1998.01 - 2000.04
High School -
SOS High School
1996.01 - 1998.01
High School - undefined
Phoenix High
1995.01 - 1996.01
Secondary School - undefined
St Mark's Secondary School
1993.01 - 1995.01