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Ryan Brown

Panaca,NV
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Summary

. Hardworking Automotive Technician with 13 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Topps Tires
Panaca, NV
09.2020 - Current

I do everything that needs to be done. From opening up in the morning to closing up at night and everything in between. Answering the phone setting appointments for the customer to come in so I could diagnosis there concern's and order the proper parts for there car. Would make the work orders do the work then test drive to make sure it was a proper fix and then cash the customer out. I do a lot of tires also balance them I can also do semi tires.

  • Noted irregular tire wear and advised customer of repair or replacement options to promote vehicle safety.
  • Unloaded and stacked tires in proper locations to facilitate easy retrieval for use on customer vehicles.
  • Checked, installed and repaired brake system components such as rotors, pads and drums.
  • Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
  • Operated equipment such as tire machine and balancer.

Mechanic

D & J Automotive
Checotah, OK
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Mainly worked on heavy duty farm trucks. Installed lots of bumper's did custom fabrication when needed.
  • Performed repeated tasks while sitting or standing over extended periods of time

Mechanic

Sin City Performance
Henderson, NV
02.2015 - 03.2018

This was probably the best job a mechanic could want we would take and make some of the fastest cars and trucks in Las Vegas everything from full restorations of classic cars only with all the bells and whistles of a modern day car. We would install all matter of high performance parts then tune them on the Dyno for peak performance.

  • Drove and guided vehicles onto vehicle lifts and safely secured vehicles to prevent shift.
  • Performed test drives on vehicles before inspection to assist with diagnosing problems and after inspection to confirm problem resolution.
  • Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
  • Operated equipment such as pipe bender and welder for custom jobs.
  • Checked, installed and repaired brake system components such as rotors, pads and drums.

Mechanic

Tire Works Total Car Care
Las Vegas, NV
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.

Mechanic

Percision Tune Auto Care
Las Vegas, NV
03.2010 - 06.2012
  • Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes and other systems as part of 27-point inspection.
  • Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete 15-20 oil changes each day.
  • Suggested additional services to customers in order to meet upsell goals.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections and recorded results in database to comply with nevada vehicle inspection requirements.
  • Inspected vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage or mechanical malfunction.
  • Performed vehicle inspections to check adherence to rules, standards or regulations, and issued violations for offenders.
  • Evaluated vehicles for damage, assessed functionality and determined roadworthiness.
  • Performed low-pressure fuel evaluative tests (LPFET) to test for harmful emissions from vehicles without onboard diagnostics (OBD) equipment.

Wildland Firefighter

NDF
Indian Springs, NV
02.1999 - 04.2001
  • Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
  • Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition.

Education

Automotive Technology - Advanced Automotive Diag

WyoTech - West Sacramento, Ventura, CA
03.2010
  • Second in class.
  • Smog certified.
  • Hvac
  • ASE in brakes

High School Diploma -

Independence High School, Elko Nv
03.1998

Skills

  • Road-Worthiness Evaluations
  • Diagnosis and Repair
  • Performance Tuning
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Aftermarket Component Installation
  • Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Suspension Systems
  • Roadside Repair
  • Purchasing Parts and Inventory
  • Wheel Alignment
  • Emissions Controls
  • Wire Feed Machines
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Mechanic - Topps Tires
09.2020 - Current
Mechanic - D & J Automotive
04.2018 - 10.2019
Mechanic - Sin City Performance
02.2015 - 03.2018
Mechanic - Tire Works Total Car Care
06.2012 - 02.2015
Mechanic - Percision Tune Auto Care
03.2010 - 06.2012
Wildland Firefighter - NDF
02.1999 - 04.2001
WyoTech - West Sacramento - Automotive Technology, Advanced Automotive Diag
Independence High School - High School Diploma,
Ryan Brown