Redmond Baker
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Shop assistant for McWilliams and Walden, with hands-on experience in automotive maintenance, basic diagnostics, and assisting with smog inspections. Additionally, while working with Gardner Supply, I am skilled in both customer-facing sales and outdoor installation work through a lawn and garden company, including hardscape and lawn projects. I am currently completing an Associate of Science in Mechanized Agriculture, bringing a strong foundation in machinery, technical problem-solving, and work ethic to every role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Assistant
McWilliams and Walden
Bakersfield, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted technicians with vehicle inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness in work areas and ensured safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot vehicle issues effectively.
- Operated shop equipment under supervision, ensuring proper handling procedures were followed.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Checked fluid levels of engines and other systems on a regular basis.
- Organized the shop floor to keep it clean and safe for customers and employees alike.
- Tested newly repaired components before returning them to customers.
- Assisted in the repair of vehicles, such as replacing brakes, changing oil, and aligning wheels.
- Installed new parts into cars according to manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnosed electrical problems in automobiles using specialized diagnostic tools.
- Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
- Operated tools, instruments and equipment safely.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
Associate (sales & service)
Gardener Supply
Bakersfield, CA
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor displays.
- Provided advice on plant care and landscaping techniques.
- Operated gardening tools, including mowers and trimmers.
- Operated landscaping tools and equipment to complete tasks efficiently.
- Provided support in irrigation system installation and maintenance tasks.
- Planted trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants according to design plans.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service experience.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operations of equipment used in the garden center.
- Ensured proper safety procedures were followed while operating machinery or lifting heavy objects.
- Organized seasonal displays including plants, fertilizers, mulch, potting soils.
- Stocked merchandise on shelves, tables and a-frame hanging plant displays with goods.
- Welcomed customers, answered questions and offered to assist with choosing, locating and accessing products.
- Operated cash register to process customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Unloaded products from trucks and transported to appropriate garden center areas using pallet jacks and merchandiser wagon carts.
- Performed weekly maintenance of outdoor equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, tillers and more.
- Provided advice on soil preparation techniques to ensure optimal plant health.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanized Agriculture
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05-2026
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Vehicle inspection/operation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Wire feed machines
- Stick welding
- Irrigation maintenance
- Soil preparation
- Landscaping operations
- Sod laying
- Lawn maintenance
- Drainage solutions
- Fertilization methods
- Landscape maintenance
- Weed management
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Completion at ROC for the Ag Diesel Program.
Affiliations
Involved at Laurelglen Bible Church
Certification
- Forklift certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Assistant
McWilliams and Walden
12.2024 - Current
Associate (sales & service)
Gardener Supply
02.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Mechanized Agriculture
Bakersfield College