Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Edward Valdez

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Adept individual with several years working as a Custodian, Mechanic, Sales and Customer Service Representative. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills. Trustworthy individual promoting 5 years of experience cleaning business properties. Dynamic organizational, skills. Known for completing custodial and multiple within required timeframes with professional results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Oreillys Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Delivered packages to customer business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate product deliveries.
  • Read maps, followed oral and written instructions, and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.

Lead Warehouse Worker

Elks Lodge No 1420 Brawley
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Mowed, trimmed and maintained exterior building spaces on regular schedule.
  • Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently without supervision and contacted Managers of problems requiring changing parts as a resolution.
  • Conducted repairs on drainage and sanitation, typically returning systems and fixtures to functionality within the same day.
  • Removed damaged portions of walls, walkways, partitions and other similar structures in preparation for repairs.

Mechanic

Valdez Automotive Repair
06.2012 - 11.2019
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find root causes.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Consulted vehicle manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information.
  • Documented operator issues in computer system for tracking purposes.
  • Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to ensure proactive control over the automobile manufacturing process.

Automotive Parts Sales

NAPA Auto Parts - North End Auto Parts Inc (LA-171)
01.2008 - 04.2012
  • Answered customer questions about products and services.
  • Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks.
  • Kept front check out area clean and organized.
  • Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed merchandising guidelines to present visually appealing displays.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner.
  • Scheduled weekly inventory pickups and deliveries with vendors.

Tech I/ Tire Installer

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tire
09.2007 - 06.2008
  • Located and fixed tire flats with compounds or physical patches.
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
  • Checked, installed and repaired brake system components such as rotors, pads and drums.
  • Evaluated fluid levels, battery functioning and vehicle leaks.
  • Flushed and refilled radiators, alternators and transmissions.
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.

Retread Technician

Kennedy's GoodYear Tire Brawley, Ca.
10.1999 - 12.2007
  • Trained with company experts to assemble tires' intricate parts.
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety. Was certified to retread tires and operate forklift. 
  • Applied rubber, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including chambers, buffers patch, tire inspector, forklift operator, sandblaster, and basic hand tools.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.

Education

Automotive Certification

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2008

Skills

  • Repairs knowledge
  • Inspections proficiency
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Current CDL license
  • Vehicle systems expertise
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Chemical cleaners
  • Lawn mowing
  • HAZMAT knowledge
  • Preventive and reparative maintenance

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Oreillys Distribution Center
03.2023 - Current

Lead Warehouse Worker

Elks Lodge No 1420 Brawley
12.2019 - 03.2021

Mechanic

Valdez Automotive Repair
06.2012 - 11.2019

Automotive Parts Sales

NAPA Auto Parts - North End Auto Parts Inc (LA-171)
01.2008 - 04.2012

Tech I/ Tire Installer

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tire
09.2007 - 06.2008

Retread Technician

Kennedy's GoodYear Tire Brawley, Ca.
10.1999 - 12.2007

Automotive Certification

Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Edward Valdez