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Nathan Laffoon-Hoven

Yreka,California

Summary

Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a mill production role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details, and build customer relationships. An organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs through consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure, and adapting to new situations and challenges, to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Member

Tractor Supply
Yreka , CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for providing excellent customer service, supporting sales initiatives, and completing various tasks in the store.
  • Includes interacting with customers, processing transactions, merchandising, stocking, and maintaining the store environment.
  • Handle freight, assemble products, and operate forklifts and balers.

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Mount Shasta Resort
Mount Shasta, CA
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Installed new turf using manual labor or machinery.
  • Collected debris from golf course grounds after storms or other events.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving overall efficiency in day-to-day operations at the facility.
  • Inspected golf course for damage from pests or disease and treated accordingly.
  • Repaired irrigation systems and monitored water usage to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Developed plans for special events held at the facility that required specific turf care needs.
  • Performed daily maintenance of golf course grounds, including mowing, weeding, watering and fertilizing.

Lube Technician

Yreka Motors
Yreka , CA
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Recognized safety hazards while working with tools and machinery in order to avoid injury or property damage.
  • Followed all safety protocols related to handling hazardous materials such as oils, fuels and cleaning agents.
  • Maintained records of all work performed according to company guidelines.
  • Assisted in ordering parts from suppliers when required.
  • Inspected and changed air filters, fuel filters, transmission fluid, coolant levels and other fluids as needed.
  • Disposed of used oil containers in accordance with local regulations.

Tire Technician

Les Schwab Tires
Yreka, California
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
  • Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
  • Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
  • Used tools, parts, and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
  • Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
  • Planned work, and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of the services performed.
  • Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
  • Evaluated brake systems, and installed or repaired pads and drums for optimal performance.
  • Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety, and maximize customer service rankings.

Mill Production

Roseburg Lumber Mill
Weed, CA
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime, and reduce safety hazards.
  • Responsible for sorting and stacking lumber as it comes off the conveyor line, ensuring it is properly organized by size, grade, and length.

Education

High School Diploma -

Yreka High School
Yreka, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Alignments Knowledge
  • Rotation and Balancing
  • Brake Repairs
  • Tire Mounting
  • Task Prioritization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Basic Machine Operation
  • Equipment Setup
  • Staff Training
  • Staff Supervision
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Crew Member

Tractor Supply
09.2024 - Current

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Mount Shasta Resort
03.2024 - 10.2024

Lube Technician

Yreka Motors
12.2023 - 02.2024

Tire Technician

Les Schwab Tires
12.2021 - 08.2022

Mill Production

Roseburg Lumber Mill
06.2020 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Yreka High School