Lucas Cantarini
Galesburg,IL
Summary
Grocery Checker experienced in cash handling and customer service. Enhanced shopping experience through effective store cleanliness and organization while ensuring food safety and operational efficiency. Vehicle Detailer demonstrated proficiency in preparing vehicles for delivery, upholding dealership standards, and contributing to positive customer experiences through attention to detail and strong communication.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Detailer
Kunes Toyota of Galesburg
Galesburg
03.2026 - Current
- Washed and detailed Toyota vehicles following dealership standards.
- Vacuumed carpets, seats, and cargo areas inside customer vehicles.
- Cleaned dashboards, consoles, and door panels with approved supplies.
- Applied wax and polish to improve vehicle appearance.
- Buffed exterior surfaces to remove smudges and light marks.
- Sanitized high-touch areas for showroom and service-ready vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle condition before delivery to customers.
- Transported vehicles carefully between locations to ensure safety. between service bays, wash areas, and lot.
- Maintained clean work areas and organized detailing supplies.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with automated equipment.
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces with cleaning agents to remove dirt and debris.
Grocery Checker
HyVee Foods
12.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns and answering questions about products and promotions.
- Maintained a safe shopping environment by promptly addressing spills or other hazards on the sales floor.
- Ensured safe shopping environment by promptly addressing spills and hazards on sales floor.
- Assisted customers with special needs or requests, ensuring their shopping experience was positive and accommodating.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Supported front-end operations during busy periods by assisting with bagging groceries or directing traffic as needed.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and securely, ensuring proper balance of the register at the end of each shift.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Supported front-end operations during busy periods by assisting with bagging groceries or directing traffic.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to the "first in, first out" rule.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with a positive experience.
- Facilitated customer purchases by assisting with heavy items, processing payments, and bagging groceries.
- Removed trash and swept and mopped floors to uphold store's professional appearance.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned them to designated stand for organization.
- Retrieved requested items for customers and checked prices to ensure accuracy.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel & Power Systems Technology
Spoon River College
Canton, IL 08.2026 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School
Knoxville, ILSkills
Detailing techniques
- Interior cleaning
- Exterior washing
- Car washing techniques
- Upholstery cleaning
- Stain removal techniques
- Waxing and sealing
- Polishing techniques
- Buffer operation
- Glass polishing
- Metal polishing
- Tire dressing
- Headlight restoration
- Engine inspection
- Vehicle inspection
- Surface restoration
- Trim restoration
- Clay bar application
- Paint protection application
- Odor neutralization
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Drying and vacuuming
- Window cleaning
- Showroom upkeep
- Quality control analysis
- Safety compliance
- Order verification
- Problem solving
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Fabric protection
- Drying and vacuuming
- Trim restoration
Personal Information
Interests
Diesel Technology
Hobbies and Interests
Automotive Technology
Currency Collecting
Fishing
Hands-on activities
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Diesel & Power Systems Technology
Spoon River College
08.2026 - 10.2026
Car Detailer
Kunes Toyota of Galesburg
03.2026 - Current
Grocery Checker
HyVee Foods
12.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Knoxville High School