Michael Bednarz
Phoenix
Summary
Results-driven individual specializing in advanced rescue techniques and vehicle diagnostics. Recognized for strong teamwork and equipment maintenance skills, ready to support high-stakes search and rescue operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Technical Recruit
CAMRA
Phoenix
08.2024 - Current
- Volunteer experience with Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to implement effective rescue techniques and ensure team safety
- Rigorous onboarding process including multiple physical tests
- Official Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Posse member #P13787
- MCSO search and rescue academy
- Land navigation skills including solo tests and night navigation
- Intimate understanding of rescue knots
- CPR and Wilderness first aid classes
- AMC (Arizona Mountaineering Club) basic climbing and Anchors courses
- Basic and intermediate Helicopter operations on multiple airframes (Bell 407 and 429)
- ICS 700 and Aviation 100 certifications
- Overnight bivouac training
- Moderate understanding of litter operations and patient packaging including low angle, steep angle, and high angle
- Opportunity to frequently work with a team in high stress environments
- Candidate is currently responding to search and rescue missions
Automotive Technician
Bmw North Scottsdale
Phoenix
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the accurate repair and diagnosis of client vehicles. Must occasionally work in a team to solve advanced electrical and mechanical issues past the scope of general automotive repair.
- Must inspect vehicles and relay to client best course of action relating to vehicle
Automotive Technician
BMW of Austin
Austin
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Responsible for the accurate repair and diagnosis of client vehicles. Must occasionally work in a team to solve advanced electrical and mechanical issues past the scope of general automotive repair.
- Must inspect vehicles and relay to client best course of action relating to vehicle
Service Support Staff
Bmw North Scottsdale
Phoenix
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Provide support to advisors and technicians, valet cars, greet clients
- Responsible for quick services, such as tire pressure and fluid top-offs
- Initialize keys, assist customers with idrive systems set up.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product information
Lube Service Technician
Jiffy Lube
Phoenix
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Responsible for light maintenance work on customer vehicles such as oil changes, tire rotations, and drive belt replacements
- Maintain service equipment
Restaurant Worker
5 Guys
Phoenix
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for taking orders, processing payments, cooking, cleaning and customer service.
- Set up and closed store before and after business hours
Education
EMT -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
BMW Technical Certifications -
BMW STEP
Phoenix, AZ04-2019
High School Diploma -
Pinnacle High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2017
Automotive Technology Certificate -
West-MEC
Phoenix, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Vehicle diagnosis
- Advanced rescue techniques
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Land navigation
- Mechanically inclined
- Fast learner
- Excellent customer service skills
- Outgoing and flexible
- Mathematical aptitude
- Problem solving
Timeline
Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Technical Recruit
CAMRA
08.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
Bmw North Scottsdale
07.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
BMW of Austin
05.2019 - 07.2021
Service Support Staff
Bmw North Scottsdale
08.2017 - 04.2019
Lube Service Technician
Jiffy Lube
04.2017 - 07.2017
Restaurant Worker
5 Guys
05.2015 - 08.2015
EMT -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
BMW Technical Certifications -
BMW STEP
High School Diploma -
Pinnacle High School
Automotive Technology Certificate -
West-MEC