JOHN KOSTICK
Simi Valley,California
Summary
Resourceful professional in maintenance and repair, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations and workplace safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver Technician
Thousand Oaks Powersports
Thousand Oaks, CA
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered vehicles to customers and set it up to optimize performance.
- Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
- Coordinated with dispatch personnel for scheduling pickups and deliveries efficiently.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Determined parts needed for specific jobs and placed parts orders.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools safely during repair processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace at all times.
- Provided estimates of expected labor costs prior to beginning work on a customer's vehicle.
Home Renovator
Self Employeed
Sylmar, CA
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained accurate records of job costs, budgets and invoices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes throughout the entire renovation process.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analyses prior to beginning each new job.
- Contracted and supervised workers for various construction jobs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Upgraded existing systems such as plumbing fixtures, flooring, tile, paint, roofing when needed.
- Hired contractors and oversaw contracting team to achieve necessary project requirements.
- Repaired drywall damage caused by water leaks or other issues.
Customer Service Representative
ATV Repo Depo
Burbank, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels and resolve item issues.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
- Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
- Took special orders in person and over telephone, generating additional revenue every month.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Associate
Ken and Joes Motorsports
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Maintained records related to sales for store management.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure accuracy of shelf stock.
Caregiver
Self-employeed
Sylmar, CA
07.2015 - 08.2021
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Performed minor repairs, such as replacing light bulbs, patching walls and repairing door hinges.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage away from the building's foundation.
- Installed plumbing fixtures, including sinks, toilets, bathtubs and showers.
- Replaced wall sockets, and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
Tile Setter Helper
Rick Lewis Tile
Los Angeles, CA
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Finalized installations with sealing agents and smooth lines of caulk.
- Readied surfaces for smooth installations by removing damaged materials and correcting minor imperfections.
- Cut and prepared tiles for installation following precise measurements and job specifications.
- Installed tile flooring in residential homes and commercial buildings.
- Worked professionally with other tradespeople on successful, on-time project completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylmar High School
Sylmar, CA06-2006
Skills
- Machinery Inspection
- Defensive Driving Expertise
- Freight Securing Techniques
- Safety Standards Compliance
- Experienced in Commercial Driving
- Strategic Route Optimization
- Coordinated Team Collaboration
- Drywall Installation
- Painting
- Landscape Care Skills
- Hands-On Repair Experience
- Water Heater Installation
- Residential Flooring Installation
- Tire mounting
- Maintenance scheduling
- Carburetor tuning
- Air filter maintenance
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safe forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
During my free time I enjoy going on motorcycle excursions.
Certification
- Forklift Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Driver Technician
Thousand Oaks Powersports
12.2023 - 09.2024
Home Renovator
Self Employeed
09.2022 - 12.2023
Customer Service Representative
ATV Repo Depo
05.2022 - 08.2022
Associate
Ken and Joes Motorsports
08.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Self-employeed
07.2015 - 08.2021
Tile Setter Helper
Rick Lewis Tile
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Forklift Certified
High School Diploma -
Sylmar High School
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