Alexander Siegfried
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager
Classic Enterprises
Pontiac, Michigan
08.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth shop functionality.
- Supervised staff, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate better pricing on supplies.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and other critical vehicle systems efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces for safety and efficiency during repairs.
- Assisted customers by explaining repair processes and vehicle maintenance recommendations.
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for repairs and safety protocols.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems, and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Performed engine teardown, inspection, cleaning, and reassembly.
- Installed crankshafts, pistons, camshafts, cylinder heads, timing components, and valvetrain assemblies.
- Installed suspension, steering, brake, fuel, cooling, and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles.
- Built and assembled complete vehicle chassis and frames.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
Hardware Associate
Ace Hardware
Lake Orion, Michigan
06.2019 - 04.2025
- Assisted customers in locating products and providing product information.
- Maintained merchandise displays and organized store inventory efficiently.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
- Restocked shelves and ensured product availability for customers.
- Educated customers on proper use of tools and hardware products.
- Responded to customer inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided support during inventory counts and stock management tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe store environment.
Mechanic
Revenant Motors
Auburn Hills, Michigan
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on classic muscle cars.
- Performed engine repairs, tune-ups, and maintenance.
- Removed and installed engines and transmissions.
- Rebuilt and serviced carburetors.
- Adjusted ignition timing and distributor systems.
- Replaced clutches, flywheels, and related drivetrain components.
- Repaired and serviced manual and automatic transmissions.
- Performed brake system repairs, including drums, rotors, calipers, wheel cylinders, and master cylinders.
- Rebuilt and repaired suspension and steering systems.
- Replaced wheel bearings, axle seals, U-joints, and differential components.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems, including charging and starting systems.
- Installed wiring harnesses, lights, gauges, and electrical accessories.
- Repaired fuel systems, including fuel pumps, fuel lines, and tanks.
- Serviced cooling systems, including radiators, water pumps, thermostats, and hoses.
- Performed exhaust system repairs and installations.
- Conducted oil changes, fluid services, and preventative maintenance.
- Operated lifts, jacks, power tools, welders, and precision measuring equipment safely.
- Assisted with full and partial vehicle restorations while maintaining factory specifications when required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Oakland University
Rochester, MI03-2025
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Preparatory
Pontiac, MI03-2019
Skills
- Graphic design
- 3D Printing
- CAD
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Employee engagement
- Project management
- Driving classic cars
Timeline
Mechanic
Revenant Motors
04.2020 - 06.2022
Hardware Associate
Ace Hardware
06.2019 - 04.2025
Shop Manager
Classic Enterprises
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Oakland University
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Preparatory