Ryan Smith
Angier,NC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level parts position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Locator
USIC
Morrisville, NC
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in identifying and marking underground utility lines using specialized locating equipment.
- Learned safety protocols for operating within active utility environments to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to accurately document utility locations and installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations and locates.
Merchandiser
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
Garner, NC
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and proper stock levels.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and optimize merchandising strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store presentation standards.
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
Four Oaks, NC
02.2017 - 04.2023
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of critical parts and reduce stockouts.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to drive repeat sales and enhance satisfaction.
- Trained sales staff on product knowledge and effective selling techniques to improve team performance.
- Analyzed sales trends to identify opportunities for growth and adjust inventory purchasing strategies accordingly.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies while optimizing workflow processes.
- Implemented promotional campaigns that increased visibility of high-demand products and boosted sales revenue.
Technician
Perry's Garage
Willow Springs, NC
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Led team in performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting for diverse vehicle models.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
General Service Technician
Performance Car Care
Knightdale, NC
02.2013 - 04.2016
- Conducted routine oil changes and fluid checks to ensure vehicle performance and safety.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed necessary repairs to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory of lubricants and supplies, optimizing stock levels for operational needs.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.
General Service Technician
Merchants Tire & Auto
Cary, NC
06.2010 - 02.2013
- Performed routine oil changes and fluid checks to ensure vehicle performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service areas and tools to enhance efficiency.
- Assisted in diagnosing and troubleshooting vehicle issues to provide accurate recommendations.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary parts and supplies for timely services.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Performed thorough vehicle inspections to identify potential problems before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate automotive maintenance services.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
Grocery Bagger
Food Lion
Apex, NC
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Organized and packed grocery items efficiently to optimize customer checkout experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to adhere to safety standards.
- Trained new staff on proper bagging techniques and customer interaction methods.
- Assisted customers with carrying heavy bags to their vehicles, enhancing overall service quality.
- Reduced wait times for customers by quickly and accurately bagging groceries.
- Collected carts from parking lot and designated return locations.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Systems Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC04-2011
High School Diploma -
Holly Springs High School
Holly Springs, NC06-2009
Timeline
Utility Locator
USIC
08.2025 - 09.2025
Merchandiser
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
04.2023 - 08.2025
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
02.2017 - 04.2023
Technician
Perry's Garage
04.2016 - 12.2016
General Service Technician
Performance Car Care
02.2013 - 04.2016
General Service Technician
Merchants Tire & Auto
06.2010 - 02.2013
Grocery Bagger
Food Lion
06.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Automotive Systems Technology
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Holly Springs High School