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Travis Terry

Travis Terry

Fredonia

Summary

Experienced Tow Truck Driver with valid NYS Towing Endorsement adept at operating towing equipment and efficiently handling various roadside situations. More than 10 years of advanced Automotive Technician experience. C.A.R.S certified in NYS. Have my towing endorsement as well as my CDL license.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Repossession Agent

Nu Era Services
Buffalo, NY
06.2024 - Current
  • Successfully located and repossessed over 350 vehicles
  • Utilized skip tracing sites to increase repossession rate

Diesel Technician

First Student
Fredonia, NY
04.2024 - 09.2025
  • Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on heavy-duty trucks, enhancing vehicle longevity.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and reduce turnaround time.

Tow Truck Driver

Auto Wrench Connection
Gowanda, NY
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Successfully completed over 500 towing jobs with 100% customer satisfaction rating
  • Provided Roadside Assistance and towing services to AAA and other insurance companies
  • Reduced average response time to stranded vehicles by 20% through strategic route planning
  • Ensured proper securing and safe transport of vehicles, resulting in 0 incidents of damage during towing operations

Lead Mechanic

Ehmke's Well Drilling
Silver Creek, NY
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Created and maintained a shop inventory record
  • Responded on-site to diagnose and repair heavy-duty rigging equipment
  • Conducted routine maintenance and service on 10 heavy-duty vehicles

Automotive Technician

Nelson's Garage
Jamestown, NY
04.2015 - 12.2021
  • Promoted to Lead Technician 14 months after start date and maintained that position until the business closed
  • Implemented complex services such as complete motor and transmission rebuilds

Education

No Degree - Diesel Technician

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY

Skills

  • Physical fitness
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Background checks
  • Skip tracing
  • Legal compliance
  • Asset recovery
  • Organization skills
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry skills
  • Decision-making
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Professional ethics
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Repossession Agent

Nu Era Services
06.2024 - Current

Diesel Technician

First Student
04.2024 - 09.2025

Tow Truck Driver

Auto Wrench Connection
10.2023 - 06.2024

Lead Mechanic

Ehmke's Well Drilling
05.2022 - 10.2023

Automotive Technician

Nelson's Garage
04.2015 - 12.2021

No Degree - Diesel Technician

Erie Community College