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Derick Stratton
Detailing, Valet, Medical Marijuana industry
Summerfield,USA
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Summary
Skilled Automotive Detail Technician with six years of experience in vehicle detailing and maintenance, specializing in exterior body paint correction and upholstery cleaning. Proven expertise in operating advanced detailing equipment, and ensuring high-quality service standards. Certified in undercoating spray techniques, committed to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, and maintaining optimal equipment conditions. Strong attention to detail, and a solid foundation in customer service from extensive delivery driving experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Detail Technician
Van Bortle, Krown Custom Cars, Buffalo Auto Care
Rochester, NY
09.2019 - 01.2026
- Certified Undercoating spray technician. Sprayed protective compound into chassis and underbody of automobiles and trucks to minimize rust and corrosion.
- Exterior body paint correction.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
- Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
Delivery Driver/Moving Specialist
Independent
Rochester, NY
01.1999 - 12.2020
- Independent Contractor - Delivery Specialist. Household items, medical equipment, piano, safes.
- Directly interacted with customers in a pleasant manner, always maintaining professionalism.
- Ensured that all goods were delivered and set up with the customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for all deliveries.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
Delivery Driver/Crew Trainer
Independent Contractor
Rochester, NY
09.1999 - 03.2020
- Independent Contractor - Delivery Specialist. Household items, medical equipment, piano, safes.
- Directly interacted with customers in pleasant manner, always maintaining professionalism.
- Ensured that all goods were delivered and set up with the customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for all deliveries.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
Education
High school diploma or GED - Physical Education
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYSkills
- Delivery driving
- OSHA
- GPS navigation
- Automotive buffers
- Teamwork
- Vehicle paint correction
- Manual handling
- Microfiber towels for vehicle detailing
- Ergonomic safety protocols
- Driving
- Car shampoos for vehicle detailing
- Automotive repair
- SUV exterior cleaning
- Chemical handling safety procedures
- Detailing
- Team management
- Dependability
- power tools
- Respiratory protection
- Pressure washers
- Pool cleaning
- Classic car exterior cleaning
- Climbing
- Vehicle polishing products
- Load securement
- Highway driving
- Navigation software
- Auto detailing facility experience
- Cargo inspection
- Highway systems knowledge
- City street navigation
- Suv driving
- Driving experience in rural areas
- Supervising experience
- Medical delivery driving
- Vehicle drying
- Outdoor work
- Customer service
- Landscaping
- DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
- Vehicle interior vacuuming
- Minivan driving
- Safe lifting practices
- Vehicle pre-soaking
- Heavy lifting
- Vehicle spot cleaning
- Street sign navigation
- Delivery tracking applications
- Luxury vehicle exterior cleaning
- Cleaning (upholstery maintenance)
- Delivery driver experience
- Travel time estimation
- Clean workspace maintenance
- Equipment safety checks
- Glass cleaning chemicals
- Vehicle wheel cleaning
- Upselling
- Ventilation protocols for vehicle detailing
- Vehicle detailing polishers
- Working on construction projects
- Automotive clay bar treatment
- Customer complaint resolution
- Decision making
- Two-bucket vehicle washing method
- Route driving
- Driving experience in city centers
- Vehicle detailing sealants
- Automotive degreasers
- Delivery detail verification
- Pallet jack
- Fragile goods transportation
- Package delivery
- Short-haul driving experience
- Car wash buffing
- Vehicle exterior washing
- Tire cleaners for vehicle detailing
- Steam cleaners
- Carpet cleaning
- English
- Commercial driving
- Team motivation (leadership skill)
- Load and unload
- Vehicle detailing brushes
- Cash handling
- Automotive polishing
- Basic math
- Windows
- Vehicle waxing
- GPS
- Sales
- Vehicle interior detailing
- Pool maintenance
- Defect detection, quality control
- Air compressors
- Box truck
- Hazard communication
- Safe work practices
- furniture delivery driving
- Truck exterior cleaning
- Wash mitt detailing technique
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
- Sedan exterior cleaning
- Night driving
- Communication skills
- Moving
- Driving in adverse weather conditions
- Mobile devices
- Equipment installation
- Vacuuming
- Van driving
- Vehicle cleanliness maintenance
- Manual transmission
- Hand tools
- Driver communication tools
- Map reading
- Customer communication
- Paint correction
- Undercoating application
- Interior detailing
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Hand washing
- Odor removal
- Glass polishing
- Exterior detailing
- Pressure washing
- Trim restoration
- Chemical handling
- Clay bar treatment
- Tire dressing
- Stain removal
- Engine bay cleaning
- Upholstery care
- Alloy wheel cleaning
- Carpet shampooing
- Buffing techniques
- Chrome polishing
- Wax application
- Headlight restoration
- Steam cleaning
- Buffing and waxing
- Multitasking and organization
- Carpet vacuuming
- Paint protection application
- Car waxing
- Showroom maintenance
- Clear communication
- Exterior waxing
- Odor elimination
- Task prioritization
- Work planning
- Paint restoration
- Physical stamina
- Dirt and stain removal
- Waxing and sealing
- Glass treatment
- Expertise in detailing
- Buffing and polishing
- Work order fulfillment
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Relationship building
- Quality control analysis
- Automotive detailing
- Plastic restoration
- Upholstery cleaning
- Fabric treatment
- Exterior washes
- Detailing equipment
- Engine degreasing
- Fluid maintenance
- Window cleaning
- Engine cleaning
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Florida Driver's License, Class E
- Defensive Driving Certification, Class E Safe Driver
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Automotive Detail Technician
Van Bortle, Krown Custom Cars, Buffalo Auto Care
09.2019 - 01.2026
Delivery Driver/Crew Trainer
Independent Contractor
09.1999 - 03.2020
Delivery Driver/Moving Specialist
Independent
01.1999 - 12.2020
High school diploma or GED - Physical Education
Monroe Community College