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Blair Rider

Sharptown

Summary

Versatile Repair Tech with talents in performing regular upgrades, troubleshooting system failures, and repairing equipment. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to manage several different tasks at once.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Repair Specialist

CarMax
Salisbury, MD
04.2025 - Current

Perform duties in every department of service such as

  • Engaged with customers to understand concerns and coordinated with team to strategize optimal corrective actions.
  • Organized and confirmed service appointments to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Order and organize parts from various venders/dealers for repairs
  • Oversaw management of customer repair orders, ensuring timely updates throughout the repair process.
  • Oversaw the transportation of vehicles to external service providers for specialized repairs such as glass work and state inspections. Coordinated with repair teams to address various maintenance needs beyond in-house capabilities.
  • Oversaw inventory management of essential items, including oil filters, wiper blades, and tag brackets.
  • Collaborated with sales associates to ensure customer satisfaction by managing inquiries during purchases and organizing follow-up repair strategies.
  • Conducted regular inspections and coordinated cleaning schedules to ensure a tidy and orderly shop.
  • Operate heavy machinery during snow storms to clear parking lots along with salt spreading
  • Established strategic partnerships with vendors to enhance service offerings.

Service Technician

Pohanka Nissan
Salisbury, MD
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify issues and recommend necessary repairs.
  • Document repair processes and parts used in the shop management system for tracking.
  • Collaborate with service advisors to clarify customer concerns and discuss repair options.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency standards.
  • Attended Nissan in person school for basic electrical and received certification of completion
  • Performed various Nissan recalls along with warranty repairs

Engine Repair Technician

Eastern Shore Automotive
Dagsboro, DE
12.2022 - 01.2024
  • Perform repairs of all manufacturers including replacing engines, transmissions, head gaskets, timing chains/belts, suspension overhauls

Service Technician

Pohanka Nissan
Salisbury, MD
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Perform work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership
  • Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment, perform Multi-Point Inspections
  • Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicle automotive systems including engine, transmission, electrical steering, suspension, brakes, air conditioning, etc.
  • Executing repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications

Service Technician

Developed Automotive
04.2020 - 09.2021
  • Perform basic repairs on various makes and models
  • Install aftermarket parts such as big turbo kits, air ride suspension, lift kits

Automotive Service Technician

Fredrick Ford
Seaford, DE
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Perform recalls, software updates, and other repairs
  • Communicate additional service requests and provide labor time estimates to a service advisor
  • Attend company and factory training

Education

High School Diploma -

Delmar Senior High School
Delmar, DE
06-2018

Skills

  • -Problem Solving Skills
  • -Communication
  • -Repairing Systems
  • -Troubleshooting
  • -Equipment Maintenance
  • -Critical Thinking

Timeline

Automotive Repair Specialist

CarMax
04.2025 - Current

Service Technician

Pohanka Nissan
01.2024 - 04.2025

Engine Repair Technician

Eastern Shore Automotive
12.2022 - 01.2024

Service Technician

Pohanka Nissan
09.2021 - 12.2022

Service Technician

Developed Automotive
04.2020 - 09.2021

Automotive Service Technician

Fredrick Ford
06.2018 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Delmar Senior High School
Blair Rider