Caleb McKerchie
Mobile,AL
Summary
Disciplined professional focused on completing highest quality work. Skilled builder with manual dexterity, depth perception, and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Committed to learning skilled trades and to long-range career in field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Detailer
Avis
Mobile, AL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
- Checked for any damage to the vehicle's interior or exterior before beginning detailing work.
- Washed exterior surfaces to remove dirt and debris from the body of the vehicle.
- Applied waxes to protect paint finish from weather conditions and oxidation.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstery to remove dust and dirt particles.
- Applied dressing to vinyl surfaces such as dashboards, door panels, consoles and armrests.
- Dried vehicles with microfiber towels after washing them.
- Polished chrome trim with a soft cloth or buffer.
- Removed tar spots, tree sap and bird droppings from exterior surfaces using special cleaning solutions.
- Shampooed carpets, floor mats and upholstery to clean stains and spills.
- Cleans engine compartment by removing grease buildup with degreaser solution.
- Performed minor touch-up painting on scratched areas of car bodies when necessary.
- Replaced air filters in engine compartments according to manufacturer specifications.
Tire Technician
Majestic Tires
Mobile, AL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Installed snow chains on customer vehicles when necessary.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Aligned vehicle wheels according to manufacturer specifications.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
Cook
Whataburger
Mobile, AL
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL05-2023
Skills
- Engine Cleaning
- Automotive detailing
- Fabric treatment
- Interior vacuuming
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Exterior waxing
- Glass polishing
- Carpet vacuuming
- Fluid maintenance
- Power Equipment Operation
- Vehicle transport
- Vehicle Inspection
- Customer Service
- Work order fulfillment
- Strategic Planning
- Exterior washes
- Hand tools
- Carpet shampooing
- Detailing equipment
- Buffing and waxing
- Stain Removal
- Safety Inspections
- Repair identification
- Quality Control Analysis
- Sales Techniques
- Interior and exterior cleaning
Timeline
Tire Technician
Majestic Tires
03.2024 - 05.2024
Car Detailer
Avis
08.2023 - 07.2024
Cook
Whataburger
10.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
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