Cordell Bushey
Fairplay
Summary
Detail-oriented bicycle technician with a strong focus on problem solving and customer satisfaction. Expertise in performing complex repairs and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Bicycle Mechanic
Freelance
Breckenridge
06.2022 - Current
- Executed repairs and maintenance on diverse bicycles, ensuring optimal performance and safety for mountain bikes, road bikes, BMXs, ebikes, and cruisers.
- Performed routine services and safety checks, enhancing bicycle reliability through cleaning, degreasing, and lubrication.
- Completed advanced repairs including suspension overhauls, brake bleeds, wheel building, and comprehensive rebuilds, restoring bicycles to peak condition.
Store Manager
AMR Ski Shop
Breckenridge
12.2022 - 04.2026
- Managed daily operations of ski snowboard retail and rental store, prioritizing customer retention and satisfaction.
- Oversaw and actively performed maintenance on fleet, machines and customer equipment. Personally averaged 600 ski mounts a season.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate gear based on their skiing/boarding ability and needs.
- Led hiring, training, scheduling, and termination processes for employees to build a skilled and effective team.
Bike mechanic
RMU Breckenridge
Breckenridge
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Diagnosed bike issues to enhance performance and ensure safety.
- Repaired and replaced components to restore functionality and reliability.
- Assembled new bicycles according to manufacturer specifications to ensure quality and safety.
Head Bike Mechanic
Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversaw and performed maintenance of a fleet of 150 bikes spread over 3 locations
- Maintenance include suspension overhauls, brake bleeds, wheel builds, and basic safety tunes
- Trained assistant mechanic annually, focusing on safety and repair accuracy
Head Bike Mechanic
Trestle Bike Park
Winter Park
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed 4 mechanics and maintained fleet of 200 bikes to ensure operational readiness
- Performed all repairs specializing in fork overhauls, brake bleeds, refurbishes for bike sales, wheel builds
- Trained new mechanics in advanced repair techniques to enhance service quality
- Facilitated training sessions for rental technicians and demo shop staff to improve repair skills
- In winter was assistant manager of Village ski rental shop
Education
Associate of Science - Forest Technologies
University of Maine At Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME12-2001
Skills
- Bicycle repair
- Wheel building
- Brake servicing
- Component replacement
- Bike assembly
- Suspension overhaul
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Expert wheel truing
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Rental fixes
Certification
- Professional Shop Maintenance and Repair United Bicycle Institute
- Suspension Service and Overhaul Barnett Bicycle Institute
Timeline
Store Manager
AMR Ski Shop
12.2022 - 04.2026
Freelance Bicycle Mechanic
Freelance
06.2022 - Current
Bike mechanic
RMU Breckenridge
05.2022 - 09.2022
Head Bike Mechanic
Breckenridge Ski Resort
05.2019 - 08.2021
Head Bike Mechanic
Trestle Bike Park
05.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Forest Technologies
University of Maine At Fort Kent