Damian Salinas
Mundelein,IL
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable, with a diverse background in maintenance, customer service, and automotive collision repair. Gained more experience and sharpened skills at C & F Packing by enhancing safety compliance and machine efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and bilingual communication, consistently delivering high-quality customer experiences and operational improvements. Demonstrates strong initiative and teamwork, driving positive outcomes across roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Runner/Cashier
Footlocker.com Inc.
Gurnee, Illinois
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted customers with finding items in store.
- Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and storage areas.
- Solving any issues a customer may have, doing anything to secure that sell
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
- Personalized the experience for customers
Maintenance Technician
C & F Packing
Lake Villa, IL
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Drained Industrial Boilers and tested water PH levels everyday
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Provided technical support to production staff for machine troubleshooting needs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Used Forklift to take delivery of Materials, specialized machinery, and equipment
Property Maintenance Worker
Stateline Rental Properties
Rockford, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Trained to Perform quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems
- Preventative Maintenance on properties
- Training to Check and respond to security and safety issues
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems.
- Tending to work orders/issues residents may have
- Remodeling properties
Automotive Collision Technician Intern
Service King Collision Crash champions
Libertyville, IL
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted senior technicians in repairing and restoring damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Filled dents with body filler materials and smoothed surfaces with sandpaper or other abrasives to prepare for painting.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Shadowed and learned from experienced technicians to understand the different techniques and best practices in automotive collision repair
- Detailed Vehicles once repairs were completed (Interior and exterior)
Cashier/Crew Member
Taco Bell
Volo, IL
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake, IL06-2023
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Initiative-taking
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking capacity
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Floor Runner/Cashier
Footlocker.com Inc.
10.2024 - 01.2025
Maintenance Technician
C & F Packing
06.2024 - 09.2024
Property Maintenance Worker
Stateline Rental Properties
01.2024 - 05.2024
Automotive Collision Technician Intern
Service King Collision Crash champions
09.2023 - 12.2023
Cashier/Crew Member
Taco Bell
11.2022 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Grayslake Central High School