Ryan Lindsey
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Ambitious individual pursuing a career in addiction counseling, equipped with significant management and entrepreneurial experience. Adept at cultivating loyal relationships with clients and team members while effectively managing operations. Leverages business insights and decisive leadership to consistently achieve organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Gold Standard Detail and Ceramic Coatings
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily automotive detailing operations and enhanced team performance.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment to promote efficient operations.
- Ensured adherence to safety standards during all detailing procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling to optimize workflow and effective staff allocation.
- Resolved customer concerns related to detailing services promptly.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations while servicing vehicles.
- Developed positive customer relationships through exceptional service delivery.
- Researched new automotive detailing products to improve service quality.
Automotive Paint Technician
Axiom Collision Repair
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared automotive surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and rust removal.
- Mixed paint colors to match customer specifications and achieve desired finishes.
- Applied primer and topcoat using spray guns to ensure quality results.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects and corrected imperfections promptly.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Documented paint processes and maintained records of completed jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials like thinners.
Body Technician
Color Zone
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Repairing vehicles back to original, before accident, state.
- Frame work, panel replacement, R&I of vehicles, helping with estimates and supplements.
Taxi Driver
zTrip
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Transporting clients to and from different destinations throughout the Springs.
Goodwheels transportation
Goodwill
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Driving clients to and from doctor's appointments.
- Strapping in wheel chairs and making sure they are secure
- Dispatch- scheduling out the day, sending drivers to their next client, scheduling rides from clients, facilities and case managers.
Combo
Gary's Collision and Alignment
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Body/Paint combo
- Duties include detail, color sanding and buffing, painting, R&I, light body work, and some panel replacement.
Body Technician
Rocky Mountain Body and Paint
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Body Man - Duties included R&I of vehicles, light body repair, panel replacement, and some structural measuring and repair.
Prepper
Skinny's Paint and Body
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Paint Prepper - Duties included priming, blocking, prepping blend panels, cutting in parts and making.
Production Manager/Body Man/Painter
Maaco Bodyshop
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Daily work consisted of R&I of vehicles, light body work, fill in painter, prepping cars for paint, color sanding and buffing, detailing and managing production flow through the shop.
Detailer
Skinny's Paint and Body
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Duties were color sanding and buffing after paint and before reassembly.
- Detailing vehicles inside and out for delivery back to customer.
- Including cleaning engine bay, wheels and tires, carpet, seats, headliner.
Front End Manager/Car Wash Attendant
7th wave car wash
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Daily activities were drying cars, cleaning windows, thresh holds, door panels, tires and wheels.
- Applying dressings when called for.
- Full interior detailing including shampooing carpets, seats if cloth, or cleaning and conditioning leather, scrubbing interior vinyl such as trim and door panels, cleaning windows.
- Full exterior including paint correction buffing and waxing, water spot correction, tires and wheels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Addiction, Chemical Dependency And Substance Abuse
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2029
High School Diploma -
Rampart High School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Collision Technology
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Buffing and detailing
- Production management
- Auto body repair
- Car wash operations
- Prepping and painting
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Quality assurance
- Problem resolution
- Strategic decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Business planning and administration
- Operations management
- Sales oversight
- Customer relations and engagement
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Timeline
Business Owner
Gold Standard Detail and Ceramic Coatings
01.2022 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Axiom Collision Repair
06.2021 - 12.2021
Body Technician
Color Zone
06.2020 - 09.2020
Taxi Driver
zTrip
02.2020 - 06.2020
Goodwheels transportation
Goodwill
04.2019 - 01.2020
Combo
Gary's Collision and Alignment
08.2018 - 02.2019
Body Technician
Rocky Mountain Body and Paint
02.2017 - 06.2018
Prepper
Skinny's Paint and Body
06.2016 - 02.2017
Production Manager/Body Man/Painter
Maaco Bodyshop
11.2015 - 06.2016
Detailer
Skinny's Paint and Body
05.2014 - 07.2015
Front End Manager/Car Wash Attendant
7th wave car wash
12.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Addiction, Chemical Dependency And Substance Abuse
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Rampart High School
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Collision Technology
Pikes Peak Community College