Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Sales Associate
West Coast Auto & Truck
Tacoma, WA
06.2005 - Current
Negotiated deals between buyers and sellers in order to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Greeted customers and answered questions about used cars.
Performed vehicle inspections to assess condition of vehicles for sale.
Provided support during delivery process by preparing paperwork and ensuring all necessary documents are signed by buyer
Conducted test drives with prospective buyers and demonstrated features of each vehicle.
Created marketing materials to advertise used car inventory online.
Maintained records of customer service inquiries and sales reports.
Prepared detailed invoices for all sold vehicles.
Resolved any customer complaints or concerns promptly and professionally.
Collected payments from customers in cash or through credit cards.
Explained warranties, services, and financing options available to customers.
Reviewed and controlled used vehicle inventory to maintain accurate supply.
Landscape Maintenance Technician
Blue Sky Landscaping
Tacoma, WA
04.2016 - 08.2018
Maintaining and Upkeep:
Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and shrubs.
Applied fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides olawns and gardens according to safety regulations.
Planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Performing routine maintenance on landscaping equipment, including changing fluids, sharpening blades, and cleaning equipment.
Making minor repairs to landscaping equipment as needed.
Weeding and removing debris from lawns and gardens.
Repaired hardscapes such as patios, walkways, retaining walls.
Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to client requests.
Maintained records of all work performed including material costs and labor hours.
Operated a variety of equipment used in landscaping such as aerators, spreaders, blowers, trimmers, chainsaws.
Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating machinery or working around hazardous materials.
Dishwasher/Linecook
Frank Tobey Jones Retirement Home
Tacoma, WA
01.2005 - 12.2006
Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.
Adhered to sanitary regulations to prevent contamination with food products.
Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Line Cook:
Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilson AHigh School
Tacoma, WA
06-2004
Skills
Vehicle inspection
Negotiation techniques
Customer service
Sales reporting
Inventory management
Marketing strategies
Documentation preparation
Test drive coordination
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Computer proficiency and Microsoft office
Verbal and written communication
Adaptability
Special order coordination
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable and responsible
Multitasking
Positive customer engagement
Retail software proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Important To Me
Career advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsWork-life balancePaid time off401k match