Ian Pinkley-McDaniel
Taft
Summary
Resourceful and versatile professional with experience in entrepreneurship, operations, logistics, and skilled trades. Strong background in business ownership, mechanical maintenance, and construction. Recognized for adaptability, hands-on expertise, and leadership in fast-paced environments. Resourceful professional in management operations known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvement. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of business strategies and enhancement of team performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / Barber
Walk in Faith Barbershop
Taft
09.2024 - Current
- Launched and manage barbershop, handling comprehensive aspects of business operations such as budgeting, marketing, scheduling, and customer service.
- Built and maintained a growing client base by delivering high-quality grooming services, and a premium customer experience.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and consistent profitability while leading the shop's daily performance.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased client retention and walk-in traffic.
Tank Cleaner & Mechanic Assistant
Randy’s Trucking
Taft
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported diesel mechanics with the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including service trucks, tractors, cranes, and vac trucks.
- Operated and maintained on-site cement plant equipment, performing inspections, safety tagging, and work orders to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Trained on specialized industrial work, such as tank cleaning and Cal Bio media/carbon changeouts, ensuring safety protocols and efficiency on oil field leases.
- Conducted light to moderate repairs: brake and wiring fixes, hydraulic cylinder replacements, oil changes, and filter maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all cleaning operations and waste disposal.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow and communication on site.
Order Selector
Sysco
Longview
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Consistently achieved high accuracy rates in fulfilling large-scale food orders for restaurants and institutions.
- Operated warehouse equipment (triple jack, pallet jacks) to pick, scan, and prepare customer orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured safe pallet stacking and wrapping to minimize product damage during transport.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize order fulfillment processes.
- Assisted other personnel in the loading and unloading process if needed.
Transitional Care Manager
PrimeCare Medical Inc
Longview
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw discharge coordination by managing patient files, forwarding medical records, and ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintained contact with patients to confirm follow-up appointments and next steps, improving patient satisfaction, and reducing missed visits.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
Forklift Operator
Key Staffing
Taft
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated forklifts to safely transport, stack, and wrap pallets in a warehouse environment.
- Supported production lines to meet order deadlines, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between warehouse locations.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
Barber
JP’s Barbershop
Bakersfield
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered customized grooming services based on client consultations, ensuring repeat business.
- Built a loyal customer base through professionalism, precision, and attention to detail.
Construction Worker
Independent Contractor
Taft
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Assisted in residential and small-scale construction, including framing, roofing, flooring, electrical, plumbing, and landscaping.
- Ensured projects were completed to customer specifications and deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Read blueprints and schematics to understand project requirements.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in various construction projects.
Education
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
Taft Union High School
Taft, CA06.2019
Skills
- Business management
- Customer service
- Mechanical repair
- Construction skills
- Forklift operation
- Carpentry
- Electrical and plumbing services
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
California Driver’s License (Class C, Non-CDL)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Owner / Barber
Walk in Faith Barbershop
09.2024 - Current
Tank Cleaner & Mechanic Assistant
Randy’s Trucking
11.2023 - 07.2024
Order Selector
Sysco
11.2022 - 09.2023
Transitional Care Manager
PrimeCare Medical Inc
06.2022 - 11.2022
Forklift Operator
Key Staffing
07.2021 - 09.2021
Barber
JP’s Barbershop
10.2020 - 09.2021
Construction Worker
Independent Contractor
01.2015 - 10.2019
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
Taft Union High School
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