Richard Rathburn
Saint Petersburg
Summary
Automotive professional with a proven track record at Dimmitt Chevrolet, excelling in vehicle detailing and lot management. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and customer satisfaction, consistently achieving the highest vehicle completion rates. Skilled in photography and adept at problem-solving, ensuring optimal presentation and inventory accuracy across multiple dealerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wash Technician /Car Detailer
Dimmitt Chevrolet
04.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of wash station and surrounding areas.
- Performed thorough cleaning and detailing of vehicles, ensuring a pristine appearance both inside and out.
- Kept up to date on inventory to ensure vehicles were cleaned and completed within a timely manner
- Assisted in training new staff on proper techniques and protocols.
- Collaborated with colleagues on larger projects such as detailing packages for luxury cars.
- Highest number of vehicles completed on a weekly basis, months in a row.
Lot Porter
Dimmitt Chevrolet
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lot to enhance vehicle presentation.
- Optimized space utilization within the lot, rearranging vehicles strategically to maximize capacity and accessibility.
- Managed vehicle keys and accurately logged vehicle movements in the systems.
- Transported inventory to and from the dealership.
- Maintained vehicle information throughout the systems to ensure correct information was kept up to date.
- Monitored vehicle activities to ensure i could answer any questions that may arise for them.
Automotive Photographer
Autoexact
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Captured high-quality automotive images for marketing and promotional materials.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to understand specific photography needs and preferences.
- Managed numerous car dealerships on a daily basis, ensure all inventories were kept up to date with photos.
- Entrusted with access to all key machines as well as driving the inventory to photograph.
- Managed over a million dollars worth of inventory on a daily basis.
- Relied on communication for any occurrences across all dealerships, as well as keeping my management informed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Petersburg High School
Saint Petersburg, FLSkills
- Customer satisfaction
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Honest and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable and flexible
- Organizational skills
- Basic Computer Knowledge
Timeline
Wash Technician /Car Detailer
Dimmitt Chevrolet
04.2025 - Current
Lot Porter
Dimmitt Chevrolet
01.2024 - 04.2025
Automotive Photographer
Autoexact
06.2016 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Saint Petersburg High School