RYAN SOLOMON
SAN DIEGO
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Toyota of El Cajon, excelling in vehicle inspections and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance efficiency in reconditioning processes while training junior staff. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills led to improved vehicle performance and reduced turnaround times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Religious Affairs Specialist
California Army National Guard
11.2008 - Current
- Provided administrative support to the ministry team by managing appointments, maintaining databases, and handling correspondence with Units and Individual Soldiers.
- Ensured timely communication between ministry teams by organizing regular meetings, maintaining accurate records, and distributing pertinent information as needed.
- Managed scheduling, coordination, and logistical support for faith-based workshops, conferences, and retreats.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to Deployed Soldiers and family members.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Provided force protection to Chaplain during deployment, coordinating travel, maintaining route familiarization and integration into protected convoys.
- Deployed to middle east 2021-2022
Automotive Technician
Toyota of El Cajon
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.
- Conducted safety inspections to comply with legal and company standards.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Used Car Reconditioning Tech
Toyota of El Cajon
09.2015 - 04.2020
- Identified areas of improvement within the reconditioning process through regular evaluations, implementing solutions that led to increased effectiveness.
- Streamlined reconditioning processes for better efficiency and reduced turnaround time in preparing vehicles for sale.
- Assisted management in training new employees on proper reconditioning procedures, promoting a consistent level of service quality across the team.
- Consistently met or exceeded target deadlines for completing reconditioning work orders, improving overall department productivity.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when assessing vehicle conditions, identifying and addressing even the most minor issues for optimal results.
- Communicated effectively with other departments involved in the sales process to ensure seamless transitions between stages of vehicle preparation.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues through careful inspection and testing, resulting in accurate repairs and improved vehicle performance.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Performed required smog inspections for fleet of reconditioned vehicles for sale.
Used Car Reconditioning Tech
Bob Baker Toyota
10.2011 - 09.2015
- Identified areas of improvement within the reconditioning process through regular evaluations, implementing solutions that led to increased effectiveness.
- Streamlined reconditioning processes for better efficiency and reduced turnaround time in preparing vehicles for sale.
- Assisted management in training new employees on proper reconditioning procedures, promoting a consistent level of service quality across the team.
- Consistently met or exceeded target deadlines for completing reconditioning work orders, improving overall department productivity.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when assessing vehicle conditions, identifying and addressing even the most minor issues for optimal results.
- Communicated effectively with other departments involved in the sales process to ensure seamless transitions between stages of vehicle preparation.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues through careful inspection and testing, resulting in accurate repairs and improved vehicle performance.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Performed required smog inspections for fleet of reconditioned vehicles for sale.
Automotive Technician
Mossy Toyota
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- 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.
- Reduced repeat repair visits by implementing thorough quality control checks.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Education
Automotive Technology Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA08-2006
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Troubleshooting skills
- Driveability diagnostics
- Steering systems
- Engine repair
- Fuel systems
- Noise diagnosis
- Heating and air conditioning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- CST - Certified Service Technician- Toyota
- ASE Certified Technician
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Toyota of El Cajon
03.2022 - 07.2025
Used Car Reconditioning Tech
Toyota of El Cajon
09.2015 - 04.2020
Used Car Reconditioning Tech
Bob Baker Toyota
10.2011 - 09.2015
Automotive Technician
Mossy Toyota
09.2009 - 10.2011
Religious Affairs Specialist
California Army National Guard
11.2008 - Current
Automotive Technology Certificate - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
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