Jay Yankowski
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Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
Performance Toyota
Sinking Spring, PA
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
Universal Technical Institute
Exton, PA
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
Performance Toyota
Sinking Spring, PA
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
Tri County Toyota
Royersford, PA
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, PASkills
- 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 - Current
Automotive Instructor
Universal Technical Institute
04.2025 - 11.2025
MDT Team Leader
Performance Toyota
11.2021 - 04.2025
Automotive Technician
Tri County Toyota
05.2015 - 11.2021
HS Diploma -
Spring-Ford High School
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.