Erik McGarvey

I am a hard working, career oriented professional with strong hands-on experience in many different fields. I am mechanically inclined, a fast learner, and have great computer experience. I have been employed in and learned various trades.

I have twelve years of management and leadership experience that helps employers to reach their objectives. I am currently looking for a challenging opportunity that allows me to assist people and companies to reach their goals. I can easily adapt to any given work environment.

Assistant Store Manager at Meineke Car Care Center (2026-03 – Present)

• Oversee daily operations.
• Service Writer / Parts Management
• Work with warranty companies like Endurance and Silverrock.
• Create and quote repairs orders and advise clients.

Assistant Manager at Oreilly Auto Parts (2025-03 – 2026-03)

• Oversee daily operations and complete assigned tasks.
• Help train new hires for the job areas they are assigned.
• Perform store opening and closings including bank deposits.
• Perform daily returns to dc and shipping manifest.

Store Manager at Oreilly Auto Parts (2020-08 – 2025-03)

• Oversee daily operations of up to 21 employees at a time in a fast pace high volume store.
• Manage schedules and payroll.
• Oversee and manage commercial customer accounts including sales calls.
• Perform hiring and recruiting when needed.

ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, EA Smog Technician, EO Smog Inspector, Bar Certified Instructor at California Auto Center Inc. (2012-10 – 2020-08)

Job Duties include.

• Maintenance, Diagnosis and Repairs on all domestic and foreign vehicles assigned to me.
• Diesel vehicle maintenance and light repairs.
• Welding and custom fabrication or various items.
• California EA Smog Inspector / EO Smog Technician / BAR Certified Training Instructor.
• Maintain Master ASE / BAR Licenses to keep AAA Certification for shop.

ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, Lead Technician, EA Smog Tech, BAR Instructor at Spirit Auto Center Lakeside California (2006-10 – 2012-10)

Job duties include various responsibilities.

• Maintenance, diagnosis and repairs on all domestic and foreign vehicles.
• Diesel and heavy machine maintenance and repairs.
• Welding of exhaust systems.
• Some custom fabrication when needed.
• Lead technician, supervise all repairs and diagnostics.
• California EA Smog Inspector / Repair Licensed / BAR Certified Training Instructor.
• Oversee and run all CAP operations such as accounting, repairs, diagnostics, customer relations, and disputes if any.

Volunteer Firefighter at Vernon Township Fire Department Co. #1 (2001-12 – 2006-03)

Responsibilities include response to all emergency fire calls, rescue calls, public service and ongoing training. Some duties include incident management as needed and incident safety officer, as needed.

• Fire prevention training for schools during fire prevention week.
• Train children how to evacuate their homes should their homes be on fire.
• Teach 911 safeties to children.
• Proper fire safety.
• Interior firefighter level 1, 2, 3 / R.I.T. Team / F.A.S.T. team certified
• Apparatus and aerial operations / preventive maintenance on emergency vehicles.

Volunteer EMS / Driver at Glenwood Pochuck Ambulance Corps. (2002-03 – 2003-03)

Job duties include response to all medical emergencies on specified duty days.

• NJ CPR & AED certified
• C.E.V.O. Certified for emergency response and abrasive driving actions.

Smog Check Technician and Inspector – California Institute of Automotive Technology

Partial Associates Degree in Liberal Arts – Sussex County Community College (2004-01 – 2004-05)

Firefighter Certifications in Firefighting – Sussex County Fire Academy (2001-12 – 2006-03)

High School Diploma in Automotive Technology – Sussex County Technical School (1998-09 – 2002-06)