Richard Hollister
La Puente,CA
Summary
I joined my father in commercial floor covering right out of high school, which led me into carpet and upholstery cleaning and restoration. Later, I began working with Worldwide Tradeshows at Mattel in El Segundo. We built the sets to film commercials and videos, as well as toy displays for the annual NY Toy Fair. After the 2008 housing crisis, I went to Argentina for 12 years, where I taught ESL.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Clerk
Merritt's Ace Hardware
La Puente, California
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Greeted customers to assess needs and facilitate product selection.
- Maintained friendly demeanor to foster positive work environment and enhance customer loyalty.
- Stocked, replenished, and organized inventory to ensure freshness of merchandise.
Maintenance Technician
EPSI
Brea, California
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with team members to complete facility maintenance projects on schedule.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for efficient operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from staff to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Driver/Laborer
Emerald Paving
Westminster, California
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed pre-trip inspections of vehicles prior to departure, including tire pressure, fluid levels, brakes, lights.
- Drove a Ford 550, pulling a 25' trailer with an asphalt roller from job to job.
- Worked with the asphalt crew making sure all the material was applied smoothly.
- Hung and repaired signage at multiple Walmarts throughout the western states.
Education
High School Diploma -
Workman High School
City Of Industry, CASome College (No Degree) -
Union Local 1247 Apprenticeship Program.
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Facility maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Safety procedures
- Quality control
- Customer interaction
- Written communication
- Strong work ethic
- Carpet cleaning
- Excellent communication
- Power equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sales Clerk
Merritt's Ace Hardware
04.2025 - 12.2025
Maintenance Technician
EPSI
07.2023 - 02.2025
Driver/Laborer
Emerald Paving
03.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Workman High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Union Local 1247 Apprenticeship Program.