Lars Christensen
Salt Lake City
Summary
Efficient bike mechanic and sales associate with a drive to always be better. A friendly worker with an aptitude for treating people right, effectively communicating, and keeping customers, and co-workers happy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bicycle Mechanic and Ski Technician
Evolucion Innovations LLC
Salt Lake City
04.2024 - Current
- Replaced worn out parts such as brake pads, cables and spokes.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with the use of specialized tools.
- Inspected brakes, gears, frames and other components to identify problems or needed repairs.
- Performed repairs and maintenance on all types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, BMXs and cruisers.
- Built custom wheels according to customer specifications.
- Adjusted derailleurs, hubs and bottom brackets for optimal performance.
- Installed new parts such as chains, tires and tubes.
- Cleaned bicycle frames with degreasers to ensure proper functioning of components.
- Spotted equipment issues in addition to ordering and installing new parts.
- Worked closely with customers to address questions and inquiries.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols while operating machinery in shop area.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed to complete repairs.
- Provided advice to customers regarding the care and maintenance of their ski equipment.
- Performed ski and snowboard maintenance, including waxing and sharpening edges.
- Evaluated skis for delamination or other damage that could cause safety hazards.
- Tuned alpine skis using stone grinding machines, belt sanders, and hand tools such as files and scrapers.
- Installed new parts onto existing skis such as bindings, brakes, plates.
Bike Technician
T3 Endurance Sports
Provo
10.2022 - 04.2024
- I service all types of bikes (Everything from full suspension mountain bikes with electronic shifting, to TT bikes, to vintage bikes)
- Independently run a service center (I was the only mechanic working there)
- Creating longterm relationships with customers to keep them happy and satisfied
- Diagnosing problems on a bike and fixing them in a timely manner
- Selling running shoes and running apparel
- Selling bicycle components and accessories
- Selling wetsuits, swimming caps, and anything needed for swimming
- Shipping orders to customers nationwide
- Creating purchase orders for bicycle components, tools, and accessories
- The ability to use Lightspeed, Bike Rental Manager, and Podium
- The ability to build wheels
Greenhouse Manager
Snuck Farm
Pleasant Grove
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: A hydroponic greenhouse set up with NFT channel style growing for a wide varieties of lettuce
- Showing up early and setting up the greenhouse with sanitized tables, rags, scales, and the correct bags for the crop we will be harvesting
- Managing a team of up to 7 people, keeping them on task, keeping things clean and organized
- Quality control on the crops we are harvesting and pest management
- Keeping everything in and outside of the greenhouse clean and organized
- Ensuring we are meeting our orders and double checking all crops are harvested and accounted for in the walk-in fridge
- Seeding everything in the greenhouse on a weekly basis
- Consulting with the head grower to determine pest control, what rotations of crops we will be growing that week
- Involved in the hiring process by training all new employees and teaching them over a span of 4 weeks how everything is to be done in the greenhouse
- Was required to have a Food Handlers Permit
- I used to be in charge of spraying different fungicides and biologicals to ensure a pest free environment
- Managing a team of 3-4 people transplanting and determining where crops are to be transplanted that week according to the space we have
- Propagated all the seeds I seeded the previous day and using good sanitation practices to ensure proper germination rates
- Creating lists and guidelines for what to transplant and harvest on a weekly basis
- Helping out with the chickens and alpacas on the property when needed
- Helping out weeding, sifting compost, ripping out plants, transplanting plants, planting plants, any outside work that is needed on the property
- Making sure to check the vitals of the greenhouse to ensure temperatures, humidity, and nutrient/PH levels are all within our parameters
- I used to balance the propagation tank (using sulfuric acid and our nutrient) every week before we hired a new head grower who now oversees it now
- Checking to see that water is running to every plant in the greenhouse
- Writing all the Crop ID tags to eliminate all confusion of when, how much, and where everything is in the greenhouse
- Everything is done on a weekly/daily basis
- A hydroponic greenhouse set up with NFT channel style growing for a wide varieties of lettuce
Bike Mechanic
The Provo Bicycle Collective
Provo
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: This is a non-profit, used, bike shop, making money solely off of donations.
- Everyday I would get a bike out of a pile we had and completely strip the frame of all components.
- I would then clean all the parts and frame and check for anything that was broken or cracking or bending of the frame, replacing anything not in great condition.
- Next I make sure the wheels are true, dished, have the correct spoke tension, and check the braking surface on rim brake bikes.
- I would rebuild any bearing points on the bike and check for pitting.
- I would then fully assemble the bike and take it for a test ride.
- I also helped keep a clean shop and stayed organized.
- This is a non-profit, used, bike shop, making money solely off of donations.
Driver Helper
UPS
Orem
12.2020 - 01.2021
- My driver and I would empty and fill up 3 to 5, 26 foot box trucks full of pallets of boxes and miscellaneous boxes.
- I Worked 8 hour shifts 6 days a week.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Noodles & Company
Provo
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Early morning preparation of vegetables and noodles according to Noodles & Company standards
- Cooking both lunch and night shifts
- Helped with dishes when needed
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
COMMUNAL RESTAURANT
Provo
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Washed dishes, Made mashed potatoes, Biscuits, soups, etc.
- Carrying dishes and pans around as well as food sometimes.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
Dishwasher/Busser
Rodizio Grill
Provo
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Started working there right when the store opened.
- Bussed tables, did dishes, helped in the kitchen every once in a while.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Timpview High School
Provo, UT05.2019
3 years of intensive Chinese camp - Chinese Language
BYU
Provo, UT06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design And Drafting Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Busser
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Basic math
- Bicycle Mechanic
- Retail Associate
- Purchasing
- Wheel building
- 50 hr services on rear and front suspension
- Ski and snowboard tuning
- Epoxy repair
Certification
Food Handlers Permit
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Bicycle Mechanic and Ski Technician
Evolucion Innovations LLC
04.2024 - Current
Bike Technician
T3 Endurance Sports
10.2022 - 04.2024
Greenhouse Manager
Snuck Farm
03.2021 - 10.2022
Bike Mechanic
The Provo Bicycle Collective
03.2021 - 01.2022
Driver Helper
UPS
12.2020 - 01.2021
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Noodles & Company
09.2019 - 01.2020
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
COMMUNAL RESTAURANT
07.2017 - 03.2018
Dishwasher/Busser
Rodizio Grill
08.2016 - 02.2017
High school or equivalent -
Timpview High School
3 years of intensive Chinese camp - Chinese Language
BYU
Associate of Applied Science - Engineering Design And Drafting Technology
Salt Lake Community College
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