RONNIE DRYDEN
Lumpkin,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Automotive Professional with expertise in managing wholesale accounts and fostering relationships with service centers and independent repair shops. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, including engine swaps and internal overhauls. Knowledgeable in automotive parts and supplier networks, ensuring accurate pricing and availability. Experienced in utilizing various computer interfaces and technologies for automotive calibration.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesale Sales Representative
XL Parts
Columbus, Georgia
09.2022 - Current
- Managed wholesale accounts for The Parts House automotive customers and repair shops.
- Built relationships with service centers, dealers, and independent repair shops
- Assisted customers by quoting pricing and availability for automotive parts.
Automotive Mechanic
Bush Motors
Eufaula, Alabama
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Overhauled internal engine
- Swapped engine and transmission assemblies
- Diagnosed and repaired all mechanical issues on vehicles bought at auction.
- Replaced dashboards and airbags, bumper covers
Commercial Parts Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Columbus, Georgia
05.2003 - 08.2021
- Managed commercial parts orders and customer relationships.
- Coordinated delivery routes and daily dispatch to ensure timely service for commercial accounts.
- Oversaw inventory levels and stock checks while processing special-order parts to maintain supply continuity.
Education
Diploma - Industrial Electrical
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA 08.2001 - 05.2002
Randolph Clay High School
Cuthbert, GASkills
- Skilled in customer relations with commercial automotive mechanical and body shops owners and operators
- Decades of automotive parts and supplier knowledge and training
- Extensive front to back automotive hands-on experience
- Comfortable and adaptable to old and new computer interfaces, apps, and technology
CUST
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wholesale Sales Representative
XL Parts
09.2022 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Bush Motors
08.2021 - 08.2022
Commercial Parts Manager
Advance Auto Parts
05.2003 - 08.2021
Diploma - Industrial Electrical
South Georgia Technical College
08.2001 - 05.2002
Randolph Clay High School