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Justin Carlson

Newark,DE

Summary

Team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Detail-oriented cleaning professional with outstanding interpersonal communication skills. Possessing clean driving record and valid automobile insurance.


Resourceful Detailer dedicated to providing elevated customer service to generate loyal clientele. Dependable with 3 years of experience in cleaning vehicle exterior and interior using cleaning solutions, water, cloths and brushes. Proficient in applying paints, dyes, polishes, conditioners, waxes and masking materials to vehicles to preserve, protect and restore color or condition.


Energetic Detailer offering expertise in Paint Correction and Paint Protection. Knowledgeable in high-end cars and current cleaning techniques. Particularly talented in bringing interior and exterior up to showroom standards.


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals.



Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Wash Bay Technician

Caliber Collison
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved vehicle cleanliness by meticulously washing, scrubbing, and drying exteriors of various vehicles.


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with thorough interior cleaning and detailing tasks.


  • Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and company guidelines.


  • Reduced wait times for customers by efficiently managing multiple wash bays simultaneously.


  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer retention rates.


  • Managed inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operation.


  • Buffing and Polishing to remove fine scratches in paint.


  • Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.


  • Wet sanding to remove deep scratches embedded beneath clearcoat.


  • Operating all kinds of vehicles from trucks to suv's and sports cars.


  • Ability to drive manual transmission cars.


  • Learn from other body technicians.


  • Tear down of bumpers, fenders, hoods, and pillars.


  • Minor repairs for body work.


  • Train for upcoming body technician role.


  • Participate in the TAP program.


  • Never miss a day of work.

Reconditioning Associate

CarMax
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained and managed inventory for equipment, supplies and chemical.


  • Washed exterior vehicles' body, applied top coat or polish, and detailed interior, utilizing detail brushes.


  • Detailed high-end vehicles for VIP clients by cleaning and dressing trim, instrument panel, steering wheel and dash.


  • Performed exterior waxing, carpet shampooing and leather treatment.


  • Used rotary buffer to remove paint imperfections and rapidly improve quality of finish.


  • Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.


  • Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.


  • Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.


  • Be on time ready to work everyday.


  • Communicating with your team when cleaning vehicles.


  • Making sure the cars you are cleaning are cleaned to the best standards and no steps are skipped.


  • Driving and operating all kinds of vehicles from sports cars, luxury cars and trucks of all kinds.


  • Inspect every vehicle received and receive the car via the computer.


  • Able to parks cars,suv's and trucks of all kinds safely and as close as possible.


  • Ensure all vehicles are cleaned with the same thoroughness.


  • Move cars from front lot and manage arranging cars for a better customer experience.


  • Communicate effectively with all kinds of transporters.


  • Scan vehicle in and ensure they are secured.


  • Perform PI's for customers where the car is buffed and polished.


  • Able to communicate via a radio to sales and business office.


  • Work in a large shop with PDR workers and auto body technicians as well as service techs.


  • Apply touch up to cars as needed.


  • Ensure any car you touch you would be happy receiving and purchasing through carmax.


  • Assist with FQC's and moving Raw Lane cars as needed.
  • Maintaining a clean work environment squeegeeing the floor everynight.


  • Clocking in and out on time.


  • Assisting with jobs other co workers are doing.


  • Pull and communicate with CDL transporters who come to collect 9-18 cars.


  • Staying positive and focusing on the end goal to clean and maintain every vehicle for the best customer experience wether purchasing or not.


  • Communicate with multiple managers.


  • Work with your team.


Parts Handler

Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 12.2021

- Assist customers with finding auto parts and talking to customers to understand what part is
needed.


-Install battery's and wiper blades for customers.


-Treat every customer the same.


-Pull specific parts for small shops and prepare them for dropoff.


-Help customers find specific items in the store via store knowledge or using the database on the computers.


-Always be able to use the register to help customers and assist with parts needs.


-Work in a team-based atmosphere where communication helps benefit customer satisfaction.


-Occasionally sign for packages for customers and for parts delivery.


-Operate a scan tool and take inventory of parts.


-Move and lift up to 70 pounds.


-Able to take calls from customers and find/pull parts before arrival.


-Maintain a clean store, with each nigh cleaning the floors and "front facing" every item on the shelves for a better customer experience.


-Talk and reason with all kinds of customers and assist in diagnosing any problem to the best of my ability.

-Never discriminate against any customer.

-Have compassion and understanding.

-Work with a team.

Assistant

Garry Atkins Exhaust
08.2021 - 12.2021

-Learn from a master tech and use popper tools for customer requested jobs.


-Weld exhaust and hangers


- Operate a Plasma cutter.


-Install/drop Transmissions.


-Oil changes, fuel filter changes as well as fuel pump replacements.


-Help diagnose customers cars and test drive after installation.


-Paid cash for each job as I was only assisting and learning from someone with much more mechanical experience than me.


-Install driveshafts, fuel injectors and fuel rails.


-Pull and replace motors.


Education

Collision Repair - Autobody Repair

Automotive Training Center
Exton, PA
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Newark Charter School
200 McIntire Dr, Newark, DE 19711
05.2021

Skills

  • Very enthusiastic to learn and work
  • Always working hard
  • Can learn fast and with the right tools excell
  • Experience in Collision Repair and Auto Body
  • Can weld both mig and aluminum
  • Can operate tools like a palm sander and utilize different techniques of wet sanding and dry sanding
  • Use body hammers to repair small dents and small PDR work
  • Sand areas for visibility of high spots and low spots
  • Can perform mechanically(transmission swaps and general mechanical shop experience
  • Always work my hardest and always trying to improve
  • Able to clean and take care of a proper body shop (squeegeeing, and washing equipment)
  • Small amount of paint experience, know how to mix paint and apply basecoat, primer and topcoat as well as clear
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proper Tool Usage
  • Reliable
  • Able to stand and work for long periods of time
  • Problem Solving Abilities
  • Automotive Detailing
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Wash Bay Technician

Caliber Collison
11.2022 - Current

Reconditioning Associate

CarMax
06.2022 - 11.2022

Parts Handler

Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 12.2021

Assistant

Garry Atkins Exhaust
08.2021 - 12.2021

Collision Repair - Autobody Repair

Automotive Training Center

High School Diploma -

Newark Charter School
Justin Carlson