Gary P. Taff

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Home 843-***-**** / Cell 843-***-****

Email acqgs2@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain position utilizing my experience and skills in auto maintenance Management and repairs.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I have many years of experience in all aspects of automotive maintenance, repairs and have worked in the automotive industry for over 26 years. I am an ASE Certified Technician. I attended ATI Automotive Management training in Baltimore, Maryland in 2005 and received Mechanics training (63B) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri while in the United States Army. I have been racing circle track cars since 1990 where I have learned to bend pipe, weld roll cages and install all of the electrical system. I have gained knowledge in all aspects of the automotive field from turning wrenches, hydraulic and electrical systems, to supervising mechanics and would be an excellent addition to your company to help you provide quality workmanship combined with superior service.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

08/2014 - Present GT Automotive Repair and Maintenance

100 Barnhill Road, Ladson, SC 29456

Self Employed

Repair and maintenance of every make and model of vehicles, specializing in diagnostics and engine repair.

12/2012- 08/2014 Marathon Automotive – 843-***-**** 1016 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483

Service Manager

Responsible for the daily operations of the Service department. Duties included items from completing service estimates, inventory and the supervision of 5 Technicians. Point of contact for customers and salesman to schedule appointments for service and making sure customer and salesmen needs were met and happy.

12/2011-12/2012 GT Automotive Repair and Maintenance

100 Barnhill Road, Ladson, SC 29456

Self Employed

Repair and maintenance of every make and model of vehicles, specializing in diagnostics and engine repair.

09/2008 – 12/2011 Force Protection Industries, Inc – 843-***-****

9801 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456

FSR II

Teaching and supervising Marines in repair and maintenance on MRAP’s. Duties include items from engine swaps to welding cracked hulls and repairing electrical harnesses. Supervised Marines in Fallujah and TQ Iraq on the repair and maintenance of MRAP vehicles, from December of 2008 until October of 2011.

12/2006 - 09/2008 Morris Nissan – 843-***-****

1714 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

Auto Technician

All forms of auto repair and maintenance, use of brake rotor / drum lathe, use of micrometer and multi-meter. Diagnose drivability and electrical concerns. Perform alignments with HUNTER P-111 alignment computer.

09/2002 - 12/2006 LeGrand Fender, Inc – 843-***-****

1740 Hwy 15N, St. George, SC 29477

Service Manager

Managing and supervising auto technicians, selling tires and auto service. Ordering parts and managing inventory.

05/1998 - 09/2002 Hoover Chrysler Jeep – 843-***-****

1940 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

Auto Technician

All forms of auto repair and maintenance, use of brake rotor / drum lathe, use of micrometer and multi-meter. Diagnose drivability and electrical concerns. Preformed alignments with HUNTER P-311 alignment computer.

08/1994 – 05/1998 Northside Nissan – 843-***-****

1751 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29407

Auto Technician

All forms of auto repair and maintenance, use of brake rotor / drum lathe, use of

micrometer, multi-meter, alignment computer and 2 ton press.

05/1989 - 08/1994 Carolina Tire - (Closed)

106 Goose Creek Blvd, SC 29445

Service Manager

Managing and supervising four technicians and two general service techs. Ordering parts and managing inventory. Selling auto service and maintenance.

1986 -1989 Gerald’s Tires and Brakes – 843-***-****

5646 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29406

Brake and alignment technician.

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