Bryan Radigan
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with proven leadership at Bulldog Automotive and Performance, excelling in customer relations and problem-solving. Expert in diagnosing and repairing diesel and automotive systems, enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in metal fabrication and electrical diagnostics, fostering repeat business through exceptional service and attention to detail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Auto Mechanic
Bulldog Automotive and Performance
Stuart, FL
05.2020 - 06.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Perform diagnostics on vehicles.
- Order necessary parts required to perform repairs.
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of automotive issues.
- Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
Mechanic/Welder
Herb Holden Trucking
Broad Brook, CT
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Performed necessary metal repairs on heavy equipment, fabricating necessary components needed to perform repair.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
Diesel Mechanic
Central Garage
Hartford, CT
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
Education
Certification - Technician Program
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Orlando, FL05.1998
Graduate Certificate - Automotive Technician
Porter And Chester Inst.
Wethersfield, CT05.1996
High School Diploma - General Studies
Portland High School
Portland, CT06.1993
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Proven leadership qualities
- Customer relations
- Verbal and written communication
- Electrical diagnostics
- Schematic reading
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Diesel, Automotive and Heavy equipment systems knowledge and repair
- Metal fabrication
Timeline
Owner/Auto Mechanic
Bulldog Automotive and Performance
05.2020 - 06.2024
Mechanic/Welder
Herb Holden Trucking
01.2019 - 01.2020
Diesel Mechanic
Central Garage
08.2017 - 11.2019
Certification - Technician Program
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Graduate Certificate - Automotive Technician
Porter And Chester Inst.
High School Diploma - General Studies
Portland High School