Lucas Scholl
Hurricane
Summary
Seasoned entrepreneur with over 17 years in auto detailing, including expertise in polishing/buffing and certified ceramic coatings. Demonstrated excellence in customer relations and small business operations at Franks Auto Detail and Lst Auto Spa. Proven track record in fostering strong client relationships and achieving financial growth through strategic planning and targeted marketing efforts.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Franks Auto Detail
08.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- certified ceramic coating installer
- 17 years poishing/buffing
- 17 years of detail experience
Owner/Operator
Lst Auto Spa
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work environment, leading to higher employee retention rates and overall job satisfaction.
- Oversaw the hiring process, selecting highly skilled candidates who contributed significantly to company success.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
Pipefitter Foreman
Turner Construction
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
- Coordinated pre-construction meetings facilitating efficient planning discussions between stakeholders involved critical to successful project execution.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Performed quality assurance checks regularly identifying potential issues early allowing for swift corrective action minimizing negative impacts on overall timelines.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Pipefitter
KBR
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
Detail Manager
Smith Motors Mercedes Benz/lr/jag/volvo
06.2007 - 10.2010
- Instructed staff on proper techniques for washing, waxing, cleaning, vacuuming and other tasks.
- Inspected finished work to verify employee compliance with detailing standards.
- Coordinated exterior and interior washing of vehicles according to customer wishes.
- Trained detail team to deliver best possible service to customers with quality work.
- Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance.
- Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and bay cleaning.
- Built reputation for comprehensive detail work covering bodies, interiors and engine compartments.
- Set procedures for protecting vehicle interiors through use of dyes, paints and waxes.
- Managed team of 12 personnel focused on providing expert detailing services to high end customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Albans High Scholl
Saint Albans, WV06-2008
Automotive Tech -
Ben Franklin Carrer Center
Dunbar, WV06-2008
Skills
- 17 year of detail experience
- polishing/buffing
- certified thru multiple companies in ceramic coatings
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client service
Accomplishments
several awards won for detail work in my local area
voted best detail shop in area several times
voted best car wash in city several times
Timeline
Owner
Franks Auto Detail
08.2023 - Current
Owner/Operator
Lst Auto Spa
01.2017 - 08.2023
Pipefitter Foreman
Turner Construction
01.2014 - 10.2015
Pipefitter
KBR
02.2011 - 03.2014
Detail Manager
Smith Motors Mercedes Benz/lr/jag/volvo
06.2007 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
St Albans High Scholl
Automotive Tech -
Ben Franklin Carrer Center
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