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Paul Herder

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

Organized automotive detailer with a successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically demanding work and am a safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Resourceful and dedicated to providing elevated customer service to generate loyal clientele. Also a dependable employee with over 15 years of experience in cleaning vehicle exterior and interiors using an array of cleaning solutions and equipment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head New Car Detailer

Ken Batchelor Cadillac
01.2014 - Current

I currently work at Ken Batchelor Cadillac as the head new car detailer and perform essential duties including car porting, detail center upkeep and assisting service detailing to include the following duties:

  • I work very closely with the service advisors on each detail package and take great pride in my work.
  • I receive schedule updates on each car and manage each service detail with the utmost care.
  • I take responsibility for a high turnover of service details every day and get to handle many customer service inquiries with the ability to help each customer with their specific expectations for their vehicle.
  • Use cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
  • Operate buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
  • Clean upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  • Apply wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
  • Report customer-oriented issues immediately to supervisor for swift assistance and resolution.
  • Inspect interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.

Boat and Automotive Detailer

Bass Pro Shops
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • At this position at Bass Pro Shops I worked in the Tracker Boats division of the store and handled individual parts as well as A.T.V.'s, boats, pontoons, and tractors.
  • I detail each specific assignment thoroughly and handle each job with extreme caution and care.
  • I have a lot of experience building and prepping A.T.V.'s as well as organizing specific parts for each of these.
  • Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.
  • Test drove vehicles and reported identified issues to management.
  • Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of vehicle.

Detailer

Cavender Chevrolet
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • As a part of the detailing team at Cavender Cheverolet in Boerne, I was one of 2 full time detailers.
  • I was in charge of opening and closing duties, cleaning and making sure all tools and supplies in shop were up to date.
  • I handled customer questions about new or existing customer car details.
  • The main wash was to be cleaned each day and I would also complete hand washes to specific details each day.
  • Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
  • Reported customer-oriented issues immediately to supervisor for swift assistance and resolution.
  • Restored luster to vehicle interiors, including upholstery and vinyl.

Detailer/Finisher

The Wash Tub
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • At The Wash Tub I was a detailer/finisher and handled everything from customer service inquiries to specific customer details.
  • I was extremely punctual and always willing to work overtime.
  • I handled opening and closing duties, cleaning and organizing equipment.
  • Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
  • Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime.
  • In this job I started with vacuuming and worked my way up to detailing and pride myself on my organization and attention to detal.

Detailer

Barrett Jaguar / Ferrari
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Used cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
  • Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  • Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.

Education

Applied Science Associates Degree -

Hallmark College
San Antonio, TX
01.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Engine Cleaning
  • Fabric Treatment
  • Showroom Maintenance
  • Exterior Waxing
  • Automotive Detailing
  • Customer Service
  • Hand Tools
  • Interior and Exterior Cleaning
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Safety Inspections

Additional Information

I have the most respect for automotives and love what I do, taking great pride in my work. I am looking for a long term position and hope to find a permanent place in something I greatly enjoy doing. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and hopefully a chance to start a new journey with your company.

Timeline

Head New Car Detailer

Ken Batchelor Cadillac
01.2014 - Current

Boat and Automotive Detailer

Bass Pro Shops
01.2012 - 01.2013

Detailer

Cavender Chevrolet
01.2010 - 01.2012

Detailer/Finisher

The Wash Tub
01.2007 - 01.2010

Detailer

Barrett Jaguar / Ferrari
01.2004 - 01.2006

Applied Science Associates Degree -

Hallmark College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

University of Texas At San Antonio
Paul Herder