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Winston Bender

Winston Bender

Automotive Technician

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location of Winston BenderCulpeper, Virginia, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Construction Project Manager. Automotive background. Passionate about Church Ministry.

  • Education

    • Northern Virginia Community College

      2010 - 2012
      Associate of Applied Science Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 3.75GPA

      Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • Battlefield Chevrolet/Toyota

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2013
      Automotive Technician

      While I was in school at NOVA, I worked at Battlefield as a trainee and after school, I was moved to a line tech.

    • Golden Rule Builders, Inc.

      Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
      Construction Fleet Mechanic/Equipment Operator

      Repaired, Maintained and operated Skid-Loaders, excavators, dump trucks, and a fleet of vans. Also maintained/repaired small engine tools.

    • Integrity Auto Repair

      Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
      Automotive Technician/Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic

      General vehicle repair, light diesel repair, as well as basic fleet maintenance including air brake, engine, and suspension repairs to medium/heavy duty trucks.

    • Battlefield Chevrolet

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
      Automotive Technician

      I became the lead GM Technician at this store. I specialized in electrical and other technical diagnostics on gas vehicles and light diesel vehicles.

    • Country Chevrolet, Inc.

      Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
      Automotive Technician

      I was the diesel and hybrid/electric specialist on my team. I also do a lotof electrical and A/C repairs. I achieved GM's World Class Technician certification. As it stands, I am GM Master Certified in Hybrid/Electric Vehicles, Engine Performance, Diesel Engine Performance, Electrical/Electronics Repair, Engine Repair, Manual Transmission/Axles, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Steering/suspension, HVAC, and Brakes. I also have a Virginia State Inspection License and have A1-A9, L1, & L3 ASE certifications. Show less

    • Our Father's House Christian Home

      May 2018 - Feb 2023
      Construction Manager

      Supervising the construction of independent living cottages Managing subcontractors, trouble shooting, quality control, meeting deadlinesWorking daily on job sites to move projects forward Planning and excavating property to handle storm water and additional constructionI also handle payroll, accounts receivable, and balancing checkbooks for Our Father's House

    • City on a Hill Church

      Jun 2018 - Sept 2018
      Summer Intern

      From 2015-2018 I led Worship for City On a Hill, during the summer of 2018 I interned with the church. My responsibilities included updating the church's production software and sound equipment, as well as their social media accounts and website. I also managed the worship and production volunteer staff and helped out with youth events.

    • Culpeper Baptist Church

      Jun 2018 - now
      Technology Lead

      Updating sound and production systems for Culpeper Baptist ChurchCreating and maintaining Livestream capability for multiple locationsWorship Director for Converge Youth Band

    • 3RC Services

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2024
      Project Manager

    • Bender Building

      Aug 2024 - now
      Owner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASE Master Technician

      National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)

    • GM World Class Technician

    • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Core Tools)

      Procore Technologies
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Procore Certified: Project Manager (Project Management)

      Procore Technologies
      Jul 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Virginia Class A Contractor's License

      Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
      Jun 2018

    • EPA 609 HVAC Certification

      MAINSTREAM ENGINEERING LIMITED