Cody Thompson
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience as a Lube Service Technician at Crossroads Rapid Lube. Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and customer service, I excel at diagnosing vehicle issues and providing preventative maintenance advice. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring efficient service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Lube Service Technician
Crossroads Rapid Lube
01.2026 - Current
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and verified complete change.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Drove customers vehicles into the shop including company trucks and manuals.
Warehouse Worker
JA Envelope Specialists
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 4,000 pounds.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to help with staffing shortages.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN05-2027
High School Diploma -
Park High School
Cottage Grove, MN06-2025
Skills
- Diagnostic equipment operation
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
- Inspecting vehicles
- Battery testing
- Customer service
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Power tools
- Problem-solving
- Vehicle oil change
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Auto Repair/Restoration, particularly my 1991 Toyota Celica GT (5 Spd)
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Volunteering for my respected Congregation
- Working Out/Lifting Weights
Timeline
Lube Service Technician
Crossroads Rapid Lube
01.2026 - Current
Warehouse Worker
JA Envelope Specialists
06.2025 - 01.2026
Retail Sales Associate
Kohl's
09.2024 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC
Dakota County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Park High School
Bi-literacy Stamp
I graduated Park High School with a Seal of Bi-literacy for Spanish as I successfully accomplished the rigorous test required to achieve this reward. I am fairly decent in communicating to others in the Spanish language, with a strong skill in reading it.