Philip Styffe
Cameron
Summary
Experienced automotive technician with strong focus on diagnostics, repair, and maintenance. Effective team collaboration skills and flexibility in meeting changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in problem-solving, engine repair, and customer service. Employers can expect dependable team player with commitment to high standards and quality results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Phil's Auto
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and optimal customer service.
- Developed and implemented efficient processes to streamline business functions and reduce costs.
- Established vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms for supplies and services.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock while minimizing waste through effective management practices.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Auto Mechanic
Riverside Motorcars
10.2013 - 04.2025
- Learned and applied safety protocols for handling tools and equipment.
- Assisted in diagnosing vehicle issues using industry-standard diagnostic tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workshop environment.
- Supported team members by providing assistance during complex repairs.
- Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, ensuring optimal vehicle functionality.
- Built strong relationships with customers through clear communication of repair needs and expected completion times.
Auto Mechanic
Ashland Service Center
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
- Collaborated with senior mechanics to gain hands-on experience in repairs.
- Observed and followed established procedures for vehicle inspections.
- Optimized workflow by effectively prioritizing daily tasks according to urgency and complexity.
- Assisted less experienced mechanics in troubleshooting difficult problems, fostering teamwork across the shop floor.
- Purchased parts and supplies to manage inventorying stock.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
Natick, MASkills
- Engine repair
- Parts replacement
- Brake systems
- Fluid exchanges
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle inspections
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Phil's Auto
06.2022 - 08.2025
Auto Mechanic
Riverside Motorcars
10.2013 - 04.2025
Auto Mechanic
Ashland Service Center
09.2006 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Natick High School
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