Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline

Thomas Challingworth

Self-employed
Conneaut Lake,PA
39
years of professional experience

Resourceful Stringed Instrument Technician with a strong background in customer service and independent work. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail in instrument repairs and sales.

Work History

Stringed Instrument Technician

23 Years 5 Months
Self-employed | 05.2003 - Current

-Sales, maintenance and repair of stringed instruments and accessories

-Customization and adjustments for playability

-Bookkeeping and basic accounting

Stringed Instrument Technician

17 Years 8 Months
World of Music | 07.2004 - 03.2022

-Delivered customer service and performed repairs on stringed instruments.

-Sales and execution of maintenance, repairs, and customization of

customer owned and store owned instruments.

-Experience with point of sale software and cash register functions

-Merchandise sales

-Able to work responsibly and independently

Parts Manager

7 Years 4 Months
Tom Kirkpatrick Buick/Pontiac | 10.1994 - 02.2002

-Responsible for procurement of parts for service repairs

-Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.

Counter Sales

7 Years 4 Months
Page's Tire and Auto | 06.1987 - 10.1994

-Counter sales, point of sale system

-Stock check in and merchandising

-Parts procurement

Education

High School Diploma

Conneaut Lake High Scholl | Conneaut Lake, PA | 06-1983

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | Edinboro, PA | 05-1987

Skills

-Independent worker
-Extensive experience in customer service
-Problem-solving abilities

Interests

My interest in stringed instrument repair was sparked by my passion for music and the live music industry. I started playing live music in 1980 and have not stopped to date. My specialty instrument is guitar
but I am also proficient on drums an bass guitar. I currently play with two local groups.

Timeline

Stringed Instrument Technician

World of Music
07.2004 - 03.2022Read More

Stringed Instrument Technician

Self-employed
05.2003 - CurrentRead More

Parts Manager

Tom Kirkpatrick Buick/Pontiac
10.1994 - 02.2002Read More

Counter Sales

Page's Tire and Auto
06.1987 - 10.1994Read More

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Associate of Science from Business Administration
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Conneaut Lake High Scholl

High School Diploma
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Thomas Challingworth