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Colin C. Hilgendorf

East Lansing

Summary

Organized and personable individual with successful history of problem-solving, managing competing priorities, and meeting challenging performance targets. Proficient in building relationships with key decision makers, customers, and team members to further company goals. Works well under pressure to complete physically- and mentally-demanding work.

Work History

Restaurant Worker

Yesterday's Food Spirits
  • Conducted hourly rounds to wipe tables, stock utensils and sweep floor to maintain cleanliness of eating area.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.

Sales Associate

Old Navy, Gap
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

Store Associate

HoneyBaked Ham
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
  • Executed sandwich artistry duties with very low occurrence of errors.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.

Landscaper

Jim Allen
  • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
  • Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
  • Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
  • Maintained lake areas (bays, beaches, docks) by restoring sand, rocks, and other aesthetics.
  • Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise.
  • Communicated with customers courteously and professionally to drive satisfaction.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.

Car Detailer

C. Wimberley Automotive Group
  • Maintained clean, tidy and safe work environment.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
  • Collected and disposed of trash in vehicle console spaces and under seats.
  • Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
  • Shined vehicle windows and windshields to remove water spots.
  • Applied protective agents, including sealants, to protect surfaces.
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Reported daily work progress and encountered problems to management.
  • Refilled gas tanks and documented fluid levels.
  • Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.

Leasing Agent

DTN Management Company
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts.
  • Used Yardi to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Psychology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12.2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Sales Techniques

Timeline

Restaurant Worker

Yesterday's Food Spirits

Sales Associate

Old Navy, Gap

Store Associate

HoneyBaked Ham

Landscaper

Jim Allen

Car Detailer

C. Wimberley Automotive Group

Leasing Agent

DTN Management Company

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Psychology

Michigan State University
Colin C. Hilgendorf