Daniel Bauer
Cabot,PA
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at Ryan Automotive, excelling in team leadership and decision-making. Spearheaded strategic initiatives that enhanced employee engagement and reduced operational costs. Leveraged customer service skills to foster partnerships, driving business growth and innovation while implementing agile methodologies for improved project efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Ryan Automotive
Moon Township
01.1998 - Current
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to gather insights, using this information to guide strategic planning and decision-making.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plan, minimizing potential disruptions to business operations.
- Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, cutting operational costs while maintaining quality .
Automotive Technician
Procare
Allison Park, PA
01.1993 - 12.1997
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
Education
Automotive Repair
Butler Vo Tech
Butler, PADiploma - Automotive Technology
Vale Technical Institute
Blairsville, PA06.1992
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Timeline
Manager
Ryan Automotive
01.1998 - Current
Automotive Technician
Procare
01.1993 - 12.1997
Automotive Repair
Butler Vo Tech
Diploma - Automotive Technology
Vale Technical Institute