Steve Ridgway

*Inspect & evaluate vehicle condition from auction purchases, trades, and Kelly Blue Book purchases.

*Perform emissions testing using specific analyzer and submit Certificate of Inspection to ADEQ as outlined in state guidelines.

*Propose recommended repairs based on safety and function, perform authorized repairs only.

• 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.
• Performed emissions testing on required vehicles & repaired to ADEQ compliance if needed.
• RECALLED BACK TO MARK MITSUBISHI UPON NEW SCOTTSDALE LOCATION OPENING IN 2023.

• 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.
• Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
• Perform emissions testing to applicable vehicles to insure compliance
• BUSINESS SOLD TO BELL RD MITSUBISHI IN 2020

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
• Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
• Solved complex construction issues promptly with creative problem-solving abilities, preventing costly delays or compromises in quality.
• BUSINESS PREPARING FOR CLOSURE DUE TO OWNERS FAILING HEALTH IN 2016

• 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.
• BUSINESS SOLD TO AAA IN 2015

• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
• Performed emissions testing to required vehicles
• JOB POSITION ELIMINATED COMPANY WIDE IN 2013

• Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
• Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
• Performed emissions testing to required vehicles
• BUSINESS SOLD TO VAN TUYL IN 2006

• Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
• Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
• Designed fuel systems & exhaust systems for stand-by generators.
• Dispatched service technicians to trouble-calls, scheduled maintenances, and output testing of stand-by generators
• BUSINESS SOLD TO COMPEITOR IN EARLY 2000

• 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.
• 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.
• Ordered shop supplies, parts, & serviced customers
• BUSINESS CLOSED IN 1996

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
• Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
• OPENED BUINESS WITH FRIEND IN 1994

• Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
• Ensured mission readiness by maintaining personal weapons proficiency, scoring highly on annual qualification tests consistently.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments for various missions, implementing safety measures that minimized potential hazards to personnel and equipment.
• Successfully completed multiple deployments in various regions worldwide, adapting to diverse environments and cultures while maintaining peak performance levels.