Eldin Garibovic
Ringgold
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Volkswagen Chattanooga, excelling in team collaboration and employee training. Proven ability to identify process improvements and enhance productivity. Skilled in tire inspection and repair, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. Committed to workplace safety and continuous learning, with a strong attention to detail.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Volkswagen Chattanooga
Chattanooga
05.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Fort Oglethorpe
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Worked with portable devices to manage workflow and complete appointments.
Tire Technician
NTB-National Tire & Battery
Chattanooga
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Inspected tires on customer vehicles to report mechanical defects.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Checked vehicle for leaks and topped off fluids.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Located and repaired punctures in tires, applied patches, or advised on replacement for severely damaged rubber.
- Prepared rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting.
- Inflated tires correctly based on identified size and ply.
- Helped mechanics complete oil changes, parts replacements, and other repair or maintenance actions.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ringgold High School
Ringgold, GA07-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- FLUENT IN Bosnian
- Safety
- Willingness to learn
- Workplace safety
- Following instructions
Languages
Bosnian
Professional
Timeline
Team Member
Volkswagen Chattanooga
05.2023 - 03.2025
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
11.2021 - 05.2023
Tire Technician
NTB-National Tire & Battery
07.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Ringgold High School
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