Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

James Hillis

Bill Peters
Marble Hill,MO
8
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Flipside Auto, excelling in vehicle diagnostics and repairs. Skilled in customer engagement and team leadership, I enhance service quality and operational efficiency. My attention to detail and critical thinking have consistently driven results, ensuring high standards in both customer satisfaction and technical performance.

Work History

Salesperson

4 Months
Bill Peters | 04.2026 - Current
  • Assisted customers in choosing products and answering inquiries to improve shopping experiences.
  • Maintained product displays while supporting stock levels to meet customer needs.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach sales goals and enhance service quality.

Farm Hand

10 Months
Mesta Meadows | 06.2025 - 04.2026
  • Operated farm machinery to complete daily tasks efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of equipment and storage areas to ensure safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and task execution.
  • Implemented best practices for pest control to enhance crop yield quality.
  • Supported livestock care by feeding, watering, and monitoring health regularly.
  • Documented daily activities and inventory levels for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
  • Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
  • Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Coordinated with local markets to sell farm produce, expanding farm's reach and customer base.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
  • Led tours for visitors, providing educational insights into sustainable farming practices and promoting community engagement.

Well Maintenance

1 Year 7 Months
Welker Pump Service | 11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Reduced downtime for well maintenance by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues.
  • Reduced downtime for well maintenance by performing regular inspections and repairs on rig components.
  • Logged activities, maintenance issues and hours worked for supervisors.

Mechanic

1 Year 2 Months
Flipside Auto | 09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Diagnosed and repaired vehicle malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes and tire rotations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve efficiency.
  • Assisted in training new technicians on safety procedures and equipment usage.
  • Maintained accurate service records and documentation for customer vehicles.
  • Executed complex repairs while ensuring adherence to safety standards and protocols.
  • Mentored junior mechanics, enhancing their technical skills and knowledge base.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

Barge Loader

1 Year 10 Months
Capital Sand | 11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Operated heavy machinery to load materials efficiently and safely.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during loading operations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain optimal functionality.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and enhance productivity.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced loading time and increased efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.

Welder

1 Year
Greenbrier | 11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Operated MIG welding equipment to fabricate components efficiently.
  • Conducted quality inspections on welded joints, maintaining high safety standards.
  • Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.

Crew Leader

1 Year 7 Months
Atlas | 04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Assisted daily crew activities to promote effective workflow and task completion.
  • Guided new team members on safety practices and operational guidelines.
  • Helped manage schedules and assignments to improve resource usage.
  • Checked inventory levels to facilitate timely restocking of supplies and materials.
  • Executed order fulfillment processes to ensure timely delivery.
  • Executed material cutting processes to ensure precision and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma

Greenville R2 | Greenville, MO

Student Certified - Automotive Collision Repair

Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center | Poplar Bluff, MO

Skills

Customer service
Customer care
Relationship building
Customer relationship building
Customer engagement
Sales process
Active listening
Sales management
Negotiation
Sales presentations
Objection handling
Product description
Complaint handling
Needs analysis
Team leadership and supervision
Welding
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Heavy lifting
Time management
Dependable and hardworking
Machinery operation
Animal care
Farm equipment maintenance
Team collaboration
Troubleshooting skills
Maintenance and repairs
Hand and power tools
Vehicle inspection expertise
Continuous learning attitude
Effective communication techniques
Electrical troubleshooting
Electrical installation
Electrical safety
Electrical testing
Electrical experience
Team player
Power supplies

Timeline

Salesperson

Bill Peters
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Farm Hand

Mesta Meadows
06.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Well Maintenance

Welker Pump Service
11.2023 - 06.2025Read More

Mechanic

Flipside Auto
09.2022 - 11.2023Read More

Barge Loader

Capital Sand
11.2020 - 09.2022Read More

Welder

Greenbrier
11.2019 - 11.2020Read More

Crew Leader

Atlas
04.2018 - 11.2019Read More

Greenville R2

High School Diploma
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Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center

Student Certified from Automotive Collision Repair
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James Hillis