Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Tamar Roberts

Certified Diagnostic Technician

High School: Ocean Lakes ('02), Va. Beach Technical & Career Education Center (AYES program)

Career & Technical Ed. Program Studied: Auto Technology

Additional Studies/Training: BMW training classes in NJ

Finely-Tuned Skills

Cars have become so complex that the days of backyard mechanics are over … and motorists must rely on skilled technicians like Tamar Roberts to handle the repairs. Tamar is a BMW-certified diagnostic technician at a major dealership in Virginia Beach—a post she began in high school. “I actually worked here as a junior,” she recalls. “After school, I would work with a mentor. They were gearing me toward staying on after high school, and sent me to BMW training. After I graduated, they wanted me to stay, and I felt really comfortable.” Tamar is also comfortable with all the intricate automotive and diagnostic technology. “I didn’t want a repetitive job. Here, my job is computer-oriented, and there’s something different every day.”