Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
AWARDS
COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Jay Yankowski

Performance Toyota
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11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Talented Shop Foreman with 11 years of automotive experience. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet challenging project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching and motivating employees.

Work History

Shop Foreman

1 Year
Performance Toyota | 10.2025 - Current

Supervise 20 technicians across 17 service bays. Lead in training technicians to enhance their skills. Manage all shop operations for the dealership.

Automotive Instructor

7 Months
Universal Technical Institute | 04.2025 - 11.2025

As an automotive instructor for UTI, I taught courses up to 28 students with outstanding student reviews. I assisted the Exton campus with the launch of Tech II curriculum for basic electrical and I piloted the launch for HVAC Tech II.

MDT Team Leader

3 Years 5 Months
Performance Toyota | 11.2021 - 04.2025
  • As a Master Diagnostic Technician and Team Leader, I managed my team of technicians and performed advanced diagnostics, major recalls, and in-depth service repairs.

Automotive Technician

6 Years 6 Months
Tri County Toyota | 05.2015 - 11.2021

I began my automotive career with Tri County Toyota. I achieved Expert level certification with Toyota here.

Education

HS Diploma

Spring-Ford High School | Royersford, PA

Skills

Training
Team Player
Leadership
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Adaptability
Problem Solving

Certification

  • ASE Master Certified with L1 Advanced Specialist
  • Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician
  • Toyota Supra Certified
  • Toyota EV & Hybrid Certified

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Performance Toyota
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Automotive Instructor

Universal Technical Institute
04.2025 - 11.2025Read More

MDT Team Leader

Performance Toyota
11.2021 - 04.2025Read More

Automotive Technician

Tri County Toyota
05.2015 - 11.2021Read More

Spring-Ford High School

HS Diploma
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AWARDS

Performance Toyota - Leadership Award, Performance Toyota - Substantial Performance Award, Performance Toyota- Manager of the Month Award, Performance Toyota- Executive Leader In Action Award

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

  • RMCTC ATT Occupational Advisory Committee — Chairman
  • Serving as the Chairman for the Automotive Technology program at RMCTC has allowed me to become more involved in the industry I’m passionate about. Our goal is to make sure that the program’s standards and equipment are aligned with the modern industry.
  • Skills USA — Competition Judge
  • Skills USA is a great organization that offers incredible opportunities to students who are doing well in their associated program. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a competition judge for the Automotive Service and MLR competitions.
  • NOCTI — Station/Program Judge
  • NOCTI provides CTE programs with assessment data through both a written exam and hands-on performance tests. I act as a program judge for the automotive program at RMCTC.
Jay Yankowski