Houston, TX — Bilingual maker

Joshua
Chaidez

Four years keeping a busy auto shop moving — painting, restoring, translating, and finishing the job right. Now I'm bringing that same drive into project work and code.

Bilingual · EN & ES Google PM Certified Learning to build
PaintingRestorationBilingualReliableProject ManagementProblem SolverLearning to Code PaintingRestorationBilingualReliableProject ManagementProblem SolverLearning to Code

About
me

I'm 19 and from the Houston area. For the last four years I worked alongside family at Auto Magician, a fast-paced repair shop, doing everything from prepping and painting parts to restoring components and keeping the floor running when the jobs stacked up.

One thing I'm proud of: I was the bridge between our customers and the lead mechanic. Being bilingual meant I could translate exactly what people needed — and that's a big part of why they left happy and came back.

I just finished a Computer Science track in high school and earned my Google Project Management Certificate. Right now I'm teaching myself to code and build with modern tools. I learn by doing, I show up, and I take ownership of whatever's in front of me.

What I bring

Three things I'm good at.

Hands-on craft

Industrial painting, airbrushing, and part restoration — plus the sanding, finishing, and attention to detail that makes the difference between done and done right.

Communication

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish. I translate, I read the room, and I keep customers and teammates on the same page. Dependable, every shift.

Technical & growing

A foundation in project management and Excel, computer-science basics, and a real appetite for new tools. I'm actively learning to code and pick things up fast.

Experience
Auto Mechanic & Shop Assistant
Auto Magician · Friendswood, TX
August 2021 — July 2025
4 years
  • Worked across the shop wherever I was needed — prepping the paint room, disassembling parts, and sanding and restoring components to repair standard.
  • Stepped up during high-volume periods to help the lead mechanic move jobs faster and keep cars on schedule.
  • Served as the English–Spanish translator between customers and the shop, making sure every request was understood correctly.
  • Contributed to consistently high customer satisfaction through clear communication and quality, on-time work.
Education & certifications
Diploma

Computer Science

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
Aug 2021 — May 2025
Certified
Google Project Management Certificate
Excel for Project Management
What I'm working on now

Turning curiosity into real skills.

I'm teaching myself web development and modern coding workflows, building small projects, and stacking new tools on top of the project-management foundation I already have. I'm looking for an entry-level opportunity where I can keep learning, work hard, and prove what I'm capable of.

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