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Ryan Overby

Little Falls,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable automotive professional with background in running both the front and back of an auto repair shop. Experienced in servicing all customer needs, maintaining customer relationships, running the office area as well as all aspects of repairing vehicles with strong diagnostic skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Mechanic /Auto Repair Shop Owner

Neighborhood Mechanic
04.2015 - 12.2023
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of customer issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
  • Maintained Purchase Orders, vehicle repairs, scheduling, payroll, shop equipment maintenance and shop workflow.
  • Created and maintained all shop relationships with suppliers and Customers.
  • Delegated and supervised junior employees and office staff

Automotive Mechanic

Goodyear Tire
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Automotive Mechanic

Howard's Repair & Tow
08.2003 - 05.2008
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.

Education

No Degree - Information Technology

Brown College
Minneapolis, MN
08.2014

GED -

Monticello Senior High School
Monticello, MN
11.2000

Skills

  • Repair Planning
  • Brake Systems Understanding
  • Safety Awareness
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Engine Repair
  • HVAC Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Suspension Systems
  • Computer Diagnostics
  • Steering Systems
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management

Timeline

Automotive Mechanic /Auto Repair Shop Owner

Neighborhood Mechanic
04.2015 - 12.2023

Automotive Mechanic

Goodyear Tire
01.2015 - 04.2015

Automotive Mechanic

Howard's Repair & Tow
08.2003 - 05.2008

No Degree - Information Technology

Brown College

GED -

Monticello Senior High School

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