RICHARD SKOTNISKI
Gilbert
Summary
Dedicated automotive technician with several years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician and working Service Manager
Ewell Brothers Goodyear
Mentor
07.1989 - 10.2020
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Performed routine maintenance services on a variety of vehicles efficiently.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
Auto Mechanic
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Cleveland
08.1976 - 08.1989
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance services including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify safety concerns and necessary repairs.
- Replaced engine components including filters, belts, hoses and pumps.
Education
Collinwood
Cleveland, OhioSkills
- Diagnostic repair
- Engine repair
- Transmission repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Wheel alignment
- Customer service
- Coolant flushes
- Exhaust systems
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Parts management
- Ordering supplies
- Valid Driver's license
- Problem solving
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service
- Ordering supplies
Accomplishments
I became a Master Technician in the automotive field and keep up my education.I became and compete automotive repair shop manager over the years . I started my own shop in 2014 till 2026 when i decided it was time to sale to my youngest son and move south .
Timeline
Automotive Technician and working Service Manager
Ewell Brothers Goodyear
07.1989 - 10.2020
Auto Mechanic
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
08.1976 - 08.1989
Collinwood