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Frances Akdag

Orlando,FL

Summary

Resourceful employee with a history of meeting company needs, specializing in mechanical repair, customization, and organization for professional clientele. Thrives at mastering new skills and working effectively unsupervised. Leverages experience to deliver exceptional results in a timely manner.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Bicycle Mechanic/Sales

Retro City Cycles
Orlando, FL
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assemble and repair bicycles, sell new bikes.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Work one-on-one with customer to find out which bike best suites their needs.
  • Provide friendly and helpful atmosphere for our customers.
  • Maintain inventory and procurement.

Retail Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts
Stuart, FL
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Work with customers in person or over the phone to help them identify or diagnose issues with their motor vehicle. Discuss sales options tailored to the problem, budget, and time constraints.
  • Deliver parts to mechanic shops with the company car.
  • Perform inventory management duties for the front and back of house.
  • Maintain professionalism under stress while helping customers.
  • Replace car batteries and wipers.

Busser/Barback

Cafe Martier
Stuart, FL
03.2021 - 12.2021
  • Clearing and setting tables for customers.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the restaurant through daily cleaning and sanitation of all surfaces.
  • Working with dishwashing staff to polish and prep silverware and plates.
  • Work with bar staff to provide all items needed to ensure a smooth, seamless operation through breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.

Mechanic Shop Assistant

Muscle Express Inc.
Jupiter, FL
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • General shop help with assisting mechanics and technicians to diagnose problems with customers vehicles and fix or replace parts accordingly.
  • Work with cars from the 1960s-1980s to restore original parts in original condition.
  • Study factory service manuals and technical resources to assist in restoration of original vehicles.

Research Intern

Florida Oceanographic Society
Stuart, FL
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Work directly with senior research staff in daily collection of data and samples for ongoing research in seagrass and oyster bed restoration and monitoring.
  • Perform community with programs involving locals with seagrass and oyster bed restoration, also including water quality monitoring.
  • Perform water sample testing in a laboratory setting. General lab knowledge to clean and maintain glassware and equipment, as well keeping inventory on chemicals.
  • Occasionally help education staff with involving summer youth groups (K-12) with involvement in current projects and hands-on education outreach.

Education

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
08.2022

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Inventory management
  • Automotive repair
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Wheel building
  • Bicycle repair
  • Retail sales
  • Data entry
  • Mechanic experience
  • Data collection
  • Automotive service
  • Laboratory experience
  • Customer service

Affiliations

  • Avid car enthusiast and cyclist.
  • I like repairing and upgrading computers ass a hobby.
  • Technical volunteer work with community theatres.
  • I love taking things apart and learning how they work!

Timeline

Bicycle Mechanic/Sales

Retro City Cycles
09.2024 - 05.2025

Retail Sales Associate

Advance Auto Parts
09.2021 - 08.2022

Busser/Barback

Cafe Martier
03.2021 - 12.2021

Mechanic Shop Assistant

Muscle Express Inc.
10.2020 - 01.2021

Research Intern

Florida Oceanographic Society
06.2019 - 08.2019

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Indian River State College

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