614 PENDLETON STREET • GREENVILLE, SC 29601

PHONE 864-242-0818 • E-MAIL WHELCHEL.BOBBY50@YAHOO.COM

BOBBY LANE WHELCHEL

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

SUMMARY OF 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 have performed
routine maintenance, diagnostic, and repair services on
all types of motor vehicles both foreign and domestic, to
include: A/C servicing, diagnosis, and repair along with all
related climate control devices// brake system servicing,
diagnosis, and repair (hydraulic, pneumatic, and
electrical)// vehicle electronic component and wiring
servicing, upgrading, diagnosing, and repair// engine
servicing, diagnosing, overhauling, and repair or
replacement// transmission and drive train servicing,
diagnosing, and repair or replacement// paint and body
services (light to moderate damage)// auto glass
replacement including repair and replacement of window
motor assemblies.
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WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2001-December 2009 Hole In The Wall

Automotive, Gaffney, SC
Self-employed Automotive Technician
• 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.

October 1999-June 2001 Freightliner Custom

Chassis Corporation, Gaffney, SC
Offline Mechanic
• 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.

June 1997-October 1999, We-Haul Auto Recovery &

Service,
Gaffney, SC
Driver/Mechanic (Tow Truck/Rollback)
• 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.

EDUCATION

1983-1986 Gaffney Senior High School Gaffney, SC

GED
 WORK KEYS CERTIFICATE (GOLD)

MILITARY SERVICE
November 1991-June1995, United States Army
National Guardsman

• Duties performed were similar to those performed

in the ARMY. Honorably discharged at service
ending.

June 1988-November 1991, United States Army,

Indirect-fire Infantry Mortar Man
 • I served as Driver//Assistant Gunner//Gunner while
stationed in Germany and Southwest Asia. I saw
combat operations during Operation Desert
Storm, after which I was honorably discharged.

• While in service, I performed my duties with honor,

courage, valor, and tireless devotion to duty. My
honors include: (9) Army Commendation Medals//
(2) Good Conduct Medals//National Defense Service
Medal//Army Service Ribbon//Southwest Asia
Service Medal 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, Driver T-Bar//Expert 107mm Badge.

REFERENCES
To be furnished upon the request of employer