David Tambling
Louisburg,NC
Summary
Proven leader in automotive repair, adept in enhancing shop efficiency and profitability at AutoBody 9-1-1 through strategic cost control and workflow coordination. Skilled in collision repair and team collaboration, consistently delivering quality service and exceeding customer expectations. Achieved significant improvements in process streamlining and supplier negotiations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and technical aptitude.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Shop Manager
AutoBody 9-1-1
01.2011 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service through transparent communication about repair timelines, costs, and expectations throughout the entire process.
- Enhanced shop efficiency by streamlining repair processes and allocating tasks effectively.
- Increased overall profitability through effective cost control measures, such as managing inventory and reducing waste materials.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in lower costs for parts and materials without sacrificing quality.
Automotive Technician
Honeycutt Transmission
01.2003 - 01.2011
- 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.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast Guilford High School
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Collision Repair Knowledge
- Parts Ordering
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Work Order Management
- Air conditioning systems
- Damage Assessment
- Wheel Alignment
- Cost Control
- Quality Control
- Workflow Coordination
- Technical aptitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Auto Body Shop Manager
AutoBody 9-1-1
01.2011 - Current
Automotive Technician
Honeycutt Transmission
01.2003 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Southeast Guilford High School
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