Ryan Galyardt
Wichita,KS
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience, an eye for details and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Master Works
01.2018 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through clear communication about the repair process, materials used, and after care of the area serviced.
- Employed latest techniques in wood furniture repair and refinishing.
- Repair, restore texture, and mix custom dyes to match (lacquer and waterborne) for leather/ vinyl upholstery.
- Repair, restore texture, and mix custom dyes (lacquer and waterborne) for plastic and fiberglass.
- Install new foam and covers for furniture and automotive seating.
- Diagnose and repair manual and electric recliners (actuators, control switches, or metal frame.
- Manual stitching to repair damages that were near a seam on leather and cloth upholstery.
Mobile Service Technician
New Creations Usa
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered exceptional customer service through clear communication about the repair process, materials used, and after care of the area serviced.
- Streamlined repair processes with the implementation of new tools and techniques.
- Employed latest techniques in wood furniture repair and refinishing.
- Repair, restore texture, and mix custom dyes to match (lacquer and waterborne) for leather/ vinyl upholstery.
- Repair, restore texture, and mix custom dyes (lacquer and waterborne) for plastic and fiberglass.
- Install new foam cores and covers for furniture and automotive seating.
- Diagnose and repair manual and electric recliners (actuators, control switches, or metal frame.
- Manual stitching to repair damages that were near a seam on leather and cloth upholstery.
Parts Manager/ Combo Tech
Eddy's Body Shop
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Performed minor body repairs
- Mixed and sprayed primers according to the specifications for the base material
- Mixed paints (single stage, 2 stage, and 3 stage plus clear coat) to match the finish on the material, prepped the areas to be sprayed, applied the paint blending it out into the existing finish, followed up with clear coat and polishing when the area was cured.
- Repaired damaged leather, vinyl, and plastic where needed when a replacement wasn't available.
- Installed new covers, foam, and replacement airbag modules in the vehicle when necessary.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Wood Repair And Refinishing
Mohawk Wood Refinishing
Kansas City Missouri07-2022
No Degree - Fine Arts And Business
Wichita State University
Wichita Kansas12.1997
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Business
Butler County Community College
El Dorado Kansas12-1996
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
Haysville Kansas05-1993
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Wood repair and refinishing
- Leather and vinyl repair/refinishing
- Plastic/fiberglass repair/refinishing
- Auto body repair/refinishing
- Upholstery
- Trouble shooting electrical and mechanical issues
Timeline
Owner
Master Works
01.2018 - Current
Mobile Service Technician
New Creations Usa
03.2015 - 12.2017
Parts Manager/ Combo Tech
Eddy's Body Shop
10.2012 - 02.2015
Certificate of Technical Studies - Wood Repair And Refinishing
Mohawk Wood Refinishing
No Degree - Fine Arts And Business
Wichita State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Business
Butler County Community College
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
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