David Whitaker
Heath Springs,SC
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Whitaker Auto & Repair
Heath Springs, South Carolina
05.2013 - Current
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Monitored performance of personnel against goals set forth by myself.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Assisted in the diagnosis of complex electrical issues using appropriate test equipment.
- Displayed excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their automotive needs.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of applicable safety procedures while performing repairs.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Identified recurring problems reported by customers in order to develop solutions that prevent future occurrences.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
Arborist Crew Leader
Ryan’s Tres Service
Lancaster , SC
03.2014 - 12.2024
- Trimmed dead and excess branches from trees and cleared branches around power lines.
- Injected pesticides into diseased trees to prevent further damage from occurring.
- Maintained records of all work performed including photographs taken during inspections.
- Planted, staked, mulched and watered shrubs and trees.
- Developed and led training sessions for junior arborists on safety protocols and tree care techniques.
- Monitored landscape areas for signs of pests or diseases that could threaten local vegetation populations.
- Collaborated with city planners and landscape architects on tree preservation during construction projects.
- Reported findings from inspections to supervisors so that corrective action can be taken if needed.
- Implemented soil management practices to improve tree health and stability.
- Tended to irrigation systems and verified proper fertilizer and nutrient levels.
- Operated loaders, boom trucks and tractors to complete tree trimming work.
- Operated hand and power tools, bucket truck and man lift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buford High School
Lancaster, SC05-2012
Skills
- Operations management
- Sales management
- Process optimization
- Proper parts storage
- Tire changing
- Machinery testing
- Electrical work
- Wiring systems
- Lubrication processes
- Safety processes
- Issue assessments
- Repair work
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Front end loader operations
- Rock removal
- Pre-operational equipment inspections
- Daily vehicle inspections
- Machinery inspection
- Maintenance procedures
- Asphalt paving
- Site prep
- Decision-making
- Safety policies and procedures
- Valid Driver's license
- Forklift operation certification
Timeline
Arborist Crew Leader
Ryan’s Tres Service
03.2014 - 12.2024
Owner
Whitaker Auto & Repair
05.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Buford High School