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Gary Smith

Stillwater

Summary

Dynamic automotive professional with strong attention to detail and extensive experience at Tag Automotive. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through expert diagnostics and repairs. Dependable and skilled in managing budgets while training employees to excel, ensuring high-quality service and optimal solutions for customers.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Tag Automotive
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Diag. and repaired customers cars

Mechanic

Kaiser Automotive
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, brake service, ac service and filter replacement.
  • 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.
  • Test drive customer cars to diag repairs and to insure jobs finished.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Fabrication Welder

Hausners Prefab Storm Shelters
2018 - 2020
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Travel and install storm shelters
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.

Fabrication Welder

Dangerous Motorsports/X 33 Customs
2014 - 2016
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Communicate with super visors on new custom car builds
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.

Field Service Technician

Peak Oilfield Service Company LLC
2010 - 2014
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Maintained company field service vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $10,000.00
  • Logged thousands of miles in company truck with zero tickets.

Education

Chico Senior High
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Dependable
  • Strong automotive knowledge
  • Take pride in my work

Timeline

Owner

Tag Automotive
10.2023 - 01.2025

Mechanic

Kaiser Automotive
01.2021 - 08.2023

Fabrication Welder

Hausners Prefab Storm Shelters
2018 - 2020

Fabrication Welder

Dangerous Motorsports/X 33 Customs
2014 - 2016

Field Service Technician

Peak Oilfield Service Company LLC
2010 - 2014

Chico Senior High

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