About Me:

Work

• Results-driven Automotive Service Manager with over 7 years of specialized experience at Bridgestone Retail Operations and a foundational background in high-volume retail. Proven track record of advancing from entry-level technician to senior management through technical excellence, leadership, and a focus on customer retention. Expert in managing shop workflows, coordinating diverse technical teams, and optimizing retail operations to exceed sales and service goals.

Licenses & Certifications

• FL-215 Life, Health, and Variable Annuities Agent License – Florida Department of Financial Services (License # G343137) | 2026

• AHIP Medicare Training Certification – America's Health Insurance Plans |2026

• Long-Term Care (LTC) Certification | 2026

Interests

• Gaming - I enjoy playing PC games, primarily Co-op focused. I also enjoy RPGs with deep world building; think The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Baldur's Gate, etc.

• Literature - I enjoy various works in the Fantasy/Sci-Fi genres. I've enjoyed works from Issac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Harlan Ellison, J.R.R. Tolkien, Andrzej Sapkowski & Philip K. Dick. I also enjoy classic American literaure: Animal Farm, Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World, etc.

• Technology - Since age 16, I've been an advocate for Open Source software. Most of my computing devices use Linux and/or BSD based solutions.

• Music - My favorite band is Pink Floyd. I also enjoy a variety of music from the 70s to the 2000s. I enjoy some stuff from the 2010s, but not much from the 2020s onward.

• Ocarinas - I collect and play the Ocarina. My current favorite is the Songbird Harmony Triple, which uses a Pacchioni-style fingering system.

PGP Key

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4595 1A65 AFDC 3D20 2D6A  AA46 B937 C27D 397A A06D