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Education
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John Ely

John Ely

Scotch Grove,Iowa

Summary

Automotive detailer with extensive experience at Freese Motors, specializing in vehicle detailing and customer service. Demonstrated ability to prepare vehicles to showroom standards through meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in engine degreasing and inventory management, contributing to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Detailer

Freese Motors
Monticello, Iowa
06.2023 - Current
  • Wash, rinse, wax, clean glass, vacuum, and touch up cars, SUVs, and trucks
  • Watch for customers
  • Drive vehicles into the garage
  • Degrease Engine compartments
  • Place buyers guides and information stickers on vehicles
  • Prepare new vehicles for the lot
  • Load and unload old and used tires into a truck from the shop to a storage building

Automotive Detailer

Stephen Motors
Monticello, Iowa
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Wash, rinse, wax, clean glass, vacuum, and touch up cars, SUVs, and trucks
  • Watch for customers and deliveries for the parts manager
  • Drive vehicles into the garage

Fresh Foods Clerk

Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh Market
Monticello, Iowa
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Helped keep track of inventory of products
  • Helped move inventory from the delivery pallets to store shelves
  • Check for expiration dates on products
  • Assisted Customers to find the product(s) they needed
  • Cleaned up the store's floor for routine and emergency cleanings

Sales Associate

Kirkwood EagleTech
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Helped customers choose the Computer that best meets their needs.
  • Handled customers' money and financial aid information.
  • Entered shipping data, made price tags, added security tags, and inventoried stock.

Sales Associate

Kirkwood EagleTech
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Helped customers choose the Computer that best meets their needs.
  • Handled customers' money and financial aid information.
  • Entered shipping data, made price tags, added security tags, and inventoried stock.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Support Specialist

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2018

Diploma - PC Technician

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2018

Associate of Applied Science Degree - LAN Management

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2016

Skills

  • Vehicle detailing and upholstery care
  • Engine degreasing and chemical handling
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service and effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving and time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Interior cleaning techniques

Certification

  • Iowa Substitute Teaching Authorization Certificate, State of Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Des Monies, IA, 03/01/22
  • Customer Service Professional Certificate, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 12/01/18
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016 Certification, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 09/01/18
  • Healthcare Information Technology Certificate, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 12/01/17
  • Network Security Certificate, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 05/01/17
  • Network and System Administration Certificate, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, 05/01/16

Volunteer Experience

  • Photographer, yard worker, Camp Courageous, Monticello, IA, 07/01/19, 11/30/19
  • Volunteer IT Technician, Anamosa Community School District, Anamosa, IA, 06/01/11, 08/31/11, Updated Windows Operating System and Programs on Students and Teachers' computers, Helped the IT Director unbox, setup, and update New Computers for Students and Teachers, Modify Windows Group Policies for Students and Teachers
  • Volunteer IT Technician, Anamosa Community School District, Anamosa, IA, 06/01/12, 08/31/12, Updated Windows Operating System and Programs on Students and Teachers' computers, Helped the IT Director unbox, setup, and update New Computers for Students and Teachers, Modify Windows Group Policies for Students and Teachers
  • Volunteer IT Technician, Anamosa Community School District, Anamosa, IA, 06/01/13, 08/31/13, Updated Windows Operating System and Programs on Students and Teachers' computers, Helped the IT Director unbox, setup, and update New Computers for Students and Teachers, Modify Windows Group Policies for Students and Teachers

Affiliations

I enjoy operating on Ham Radio on weeknights and the weekends. Not only I communicate with licensed operators on the air, I also take responsibility by being a Net Controller for some local Ham radio clubs. I have also learned basics about electronics and soldering from ham radio also.

Timeline

Automotive Detailer

Freese Motors
06.2023 - Current

Automotive Detailer

Stephen Motors
07.2022 - 12.2023

Fresh Foods Clerk

Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh Market
03.2022 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

Kirkwood EagleTech
07.2018 - 09.2018

Sales Associate

Kirkwood EagleTech
08.2017 - 09.2017

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Computer Support Specialist

Kirkwood Community College

Diploma - PC Technician

Kirkwood Community College

Associate of Applied Science Degree - LAN Management

Kirkwood Community College