Bobby Manalang

Shoreline,WA

Summary

Dedicated Automotive and Motorcycle Technician with 30+ years of experience in vehicle construction, restoration, customization, and high-performance racing applications. Skilled in building cars and motorcycles from bare frames to finished, race-ready machines, including engine assembly, fabrication, diagnostics, and performance tuning. Combines deep mechanical knowledge with exceptional troubleshooting skills and a track record of producing reliable, high-quality results in fast-paced environments. "Experienced automotive sales professional with 20 years of success in vehicle sales, customer relationship management, lead generation, and closing high-value deals. Proven track record of exceeding sales targets, building long-term customer loyalty, and delivering exceptional service throughout the sales process."
30+ Years of Hands-On Expertise: Master technician with three decades of field experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment systems.
Perfect Safety Record: Maintained a 100% accident-free record across a 30-year career, consistently adhering to OSHA and shop-specific safety protocols.
Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Expert at pinpointing complex mechanical, electrical, and computer-diagnostic issues quickly to minimize vehicle downtime.
Shop Leadership & Mentorship: Proven track record of managing shop workflows, ensuring quality control, and training apprentice mechanics in technical skills and safety standards.
Strong people skills: The ability to communicate effectively, build trust, collaborate, resolve conflicts, and work well with different personalities.
Creating support systems: Building structures, relationships, and resources that help people succeed, whether through mentorship, teamwork, processes, communities, or networks.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / General Manager

IMMORTAL Industry

01.2000 - Current

Founded, owned, and operated full-service automotive sales and repair business, managing dealership operations and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Performed advanced vehicle diagnostics and repairs, sourced parts, purchased and sold inventory, arranged customer financing, developed marketing strategies, managed budgets, negotiated with suppliers and customers, ensured regulatory compliance, and delivered exceptional customer service while building a successful business over more than two decades.
Self-Owned Auto Sales & Service Business | 25+ Years

Technician

World One Performance

01.2005 - 12.2010

Performed technical tasks in support of operations.
Ensured proper maintenance of tools and workspace for optimal functionality.
Operated machinery to assemble high-performance automotive components.
Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure functionality.
Maintained clean and organized workstations for safety and efficiency.

Rotary Offset Press

01.2001 - 12.2004

Maintain Printing press.
Refill ink.
Install plates.

Stocking

Costco

01.1998 - 12.2001

Stocking.
Sanitation.

Cashier

Bartell's

01.1996 - 12.1998

Cashier.
1 hour photo development.

Education

Franklin High School

Seattle, WA

Skills

Automotive and motorcycle technician
Vehicle construction
Restoration
Customization
High-performance racing applications
Engine assembly
Fabrication
Diagnostics
Performance tuning
Advanced diagnostics & troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting
Computer-diagnostic troubleshooting
Shop leadership

Mentorship
Safety compliance (OSHA and shop-specific protocols)
Customer relationship management
Lead generation
Closing high-value deals
Sales targets
Inventory sourcing
Parts purchasing and sales
Customer financing arrangements
Marketing strategy development
Budget management
Supplier and customer negotiation
Regulatory compliance
Exceptional customer service

Additional Information

Perfect Safety Record: Maintained a 100% accident-free record across a 30-year career, consistently adhering to OSHA and shop-specific safety protocols.
Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Expert at pinpointing complex mechanical, electrical, and computer-diagnostic issues quickly to minimize vehicle downtime.
Shop Leadership & Mentorship: Proven track record of managing shop workflows, ensuring quality control, and training apprentice mechanics in technical skills and safety standards.
Strong people skills: The ability to communicate effectively, build trust, collaborate, resolve conflicts, and work well with different personalities.
Creating support systems: Building structures, relationships, and resources that help people succeed, whether through mentorship, teamwork, processes, communities, or networks.

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