Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
TruckDriver

Lila Soto

Prescott Valley,USA

Summary

An organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks and stay calm under pressure.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker

Home
03.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated initiative and accountability in achieving goals.
  • Excelled in rapidly changing environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Maintained consistent performance during irregular and high-demand shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

General Service Technician/Sales

Pep Boys Automotive Service
03.2019 - 03.2024
  • Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
  • Remount wheels onto vehicles.
  • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
  • Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
  • Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
  • Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
  • Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
  • Reassemble tires onto wheels.
  • Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
  • Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
  • Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
  • Clean and tidy up the shop.
  • Training New Technicians
  • Alignment check
  • Computerized vehicle inspection
  • Computerized wheel alignment

Lead Tire Technician

Tire Pros tire and automotive service
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
  • Remount wheels onto vehicles.
  • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
  • Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
  • Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
  • Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
  • Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
  • Reassemble tires onto wheels.
  • Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
  • Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
  • Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
  • Clean and tidy up the shop.

Waitress

En Canto Bar & Grill
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
  • Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
  • Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
  • Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.

Clean Room Operator

Pure Wafer Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • Observe machine operations, gauges, or thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
  • Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
  • Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals, using cleaning solutions or water.
  • Record gauge readings, materials used, processing times, or test results in production logs.
  • Examine and inspect machines to detect malfunctions.
  • Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
  • Load materials and products into package processing equipment.
  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met.

Pest Control Technician

Truly Nolen Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
  • Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
  • Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
  • Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.
  • Record work activities performed.
  • Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
  • Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.
  • Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
  • Clean and remove blockages from infested areas to facilitate spraying procedures and provide drainage, using brooms, mops, shovels, or rakes.

Tire Technician

Sam's Club #4977
03.2010 - 10.2013
  • Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
  • Remount wheels onto vehicles.
  • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
  • Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
  • Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
  • Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
  • Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
  • Reassemble tires onto wheels.
  • Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
  • Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
  • Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
  • Clean and tidy up the shop.

Prep Cook

McDonald's
11.2008 - 06.2009
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
  • Weigh or measure ingredients.
  • Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.

Education

GED -

Yavapai Community College
Prescott, Arizona

Skills

  • Electronic testing
  • Power tools operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Installation and repair
  • Problem and issue resolution
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Quality control

Accomplishments

  • Certificate - Chemical Handling Certifications

Timeline

Homemaker

Home
03.2024 - Current

General Service Technician/Sales

Pep Boys Automotive Service
03.2019 - 03.2024

Lead Tire Technician

Tire Pros tire and automotive service
03.2017 - 01.2019

Waitress

En Canto Bar & Grill
12.2016 - 01.2017

Clean Room Operator

Pure Wafer Inc.
01.2014 - 11.2015

Pest Control Technician

Truly Nolen Inc.
10.2013 - 12.2013

Tire Technician

Sam's Club #4977
03.2010 - 10.2013

Prep Cook

McDonald's
11.2008 - 06.2009

GED -

Yavapai Community College
Lila Soto