BOBBY LANE WHELCHEL

614 Pendleton Street

Greenville, SC 29601
864-242-0818
whelchel.bobby50@yahoo.com

Objective
To provide my employer, and my employer’s customers, with the
very best customer service that I am able to provide in order to build
customer trust and loyalty.

Qualifications
I am a detail oriented, self-starting individual with years of experience
in the field of automotive repair and servicing working for the public at large.
I am able to work well as part of a group or autonomously as required. I am a
creative problem solver, a quick study, teachable, open to new ideas and
breakthroughs in my field, and I am able to take hold of new skills easily.

Work History

o SELF-EMPLOYED AUTO MOTIVE TECHNITION

(June 2001-December 2009)
HOLE IN THE WALL AUTOMOTIVE
Gaffney, SC 29
Job duties included the routine maintenance, diagnostic, and repair
services of all types of motor vehicle products for the general public and
various local used car dealers in the area, managing the day to day
operations of the business through scheduling appointments with customers
and discussing the various options available to them where multiple routes of
parts gathering were available, keeping track of inventory items and
managing accounts with local automotive parts and supplies distributors, and
overseeing employees, assisting whenever necessary, in the performance of
their duties.
o OFFLINE MECHANIC
(October 1999-June 2001)
FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS CORPORATION
Gaffney, SC 29340
I performed the servicing, diagnosis, and repair of production line chassis
units. The use of forklifts, laser alignment devices, welders, electronics
testing equipment, soldering tools, roll test equipment, computer diagnostic
and programming equipment for VCM/PCM/ABS modules, and a wide variety
of hand tools were employed on a day-to-day basis, in the performance of
this job, and were commonplace duties in the performance of this position.
o DRIVER/MECHANIC (TOW TRUCK/ROLLBACK)
(June 1997-October 1999)
WE-HAUL AUTO RECOVERY & REPAIR
Gaffney, SC

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 I performed fabrication and installation of automotive exhaust
systems using pipe bender, torches, wire/stick welders, and related
installation/removal equipment. I performed general automotive servicing,
repair and preventative maintenance for the general public-at-large, as well
as operating a rollback recovery vehicle to assist customers with the moving
of non-functional vehicles.

o MACHINE OPERATOR & DYE/CHEMICAL MIXER

(November 1991-June 1996)
PHOENIX FINISHING CORPORATION
Gaffney, SC
I worked as a machine operator on various types of equipment
pertaining to the finishing of cloth materials through dyeing and treating
processes. I performed duties as a material/chemical handler while working
as a dye weigher/color mixer at same location. The use of measuring and
weighing equipment was required.The use of forklifts wre a requirement and
were used every day in performance of related job duties.
Education
Gaffney Senior High School
Gaffney, SC
 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE EQUIVILANCY DIPLOMA
 ACT Work Keys (GOLD) Certification
Military Service
o UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
(November 1991-June1995)
Performed duties similar to those performed in the United States Army.
Honorably discharged.
o UNITED STATES ARMY
(June 1988– November 1991)
Infantryman 11C (Heavy Mechanized)
Indirect-fire Infantry Mortarman. Served as driver, assistant gunner,
and gunner while stationed in Germany. Served in combat operations during
Operation Desert Storm, South-west Asia, after which I was honorably
discharged.
Military Awards
My honors include: (9) Army Commendation Medals//(2) Good Conduct
Medals//National Defense Service Medal//Army Service Ribbon//Overseas
Service Ribbon//Southwest Asia Service Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars//Expert
Marksmanship Badge, Mortar//Expert Marksmanship Badge, Rifle, M-
16//Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge, Grenade//Combat Infantryman’s
Badge//Driver and Mechanic Badge-T Bar//Expert 107mm Badge

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 Interests and Activities
I am an avid reader. Having read approximately 450 novels in the past
60 months. I sketch and paint. I compose song lyrics and poetry. I am
currently writing my first full length novel. I study the Bible through numerous
Bible study courses. I study criminal law and would like to be a paralegal part
time.

Hobbies
Mustangs and “50s” Ford trucks.
Computer Skills
Microsoft WINDOWS.
References
Provided at employers request.