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Robert Woodson Durston

Stillwater,MN

Summary

Dynamic car enthusiast with a lifelong dream of becoming a car mechanic, hands on experience gained through working with father, trusted mentors, and self-taught. Prepared to start career, to learn quickly, and to become a valuable asset to Caliber Collision and it's employees. Demonstrates a history of being hardworking, problem-solving, and prioritizing customer satisfaction. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner, Marketing, Salesman

Ultimatum's Car Rental & Repair
09.2024 - Current
  • Created Power Wheels sales and rental company from ground up
  • Self-taught repair of wide variety of motorized ride-on cars, trucks, hurricanes, SUVs, and dune buggies
  • Manage day-to-day business operations to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
  • Manage social media marketing, including YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, and Instagram
  • Monitor market conditions to identify most preferred vehicles while purchasing products at best possible cost
  • Willing to travel afar for best products and prices
  • Locate reliable and trusted sources for replacement parts
  • Marketing business by prioritizing a large selection of colorful and a wide variety of vehicles, posting updated videos often on social media, and promoting business at optimal times
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
  • Increase customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service
  • Manage financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation
  • Consult with customers to assess needs and propose best vehicles for each person's needs

Sales

Aamodts' Apple Orchard
09.2023 - Current
  • Greet customers, assess interests and needs, and direct to products that are best for them
  • Work in the Bakery and bake apple donuts, make brats, salads, caramel, and cider
  • Clean meticulously daily

Dining Hall Supervisor

Trout Lake Camps
05.2023 - 08.2025
  • Trained and managed dining hall staff for optimal service
  • Oversaw catering services for campus events as needed, ensured timely delivery of delicious meals that met event specifications
  • Collaborated with other departments on campus to develop themed meals that aligned with various educational or cultural initiatives
  • Maintained high standards of attentive service from all team members during every shift
  • Managed meals and snacks for night games and other activities

Nutrition Service Worker

Stillwater Area Public Schools
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Promoted a welcoming dining experience for students and staff through attentive service and cheerful demeanor during meal times
  • Improved efficiency in the kitchen by assisting with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and assembling plates

Cashier and Drive Up

Target
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
  • Worked flexible schedule, extra shifts to meet business requirements
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance
  • Greeted customers at Return Station, managed returns and refunds with accuracy, resolved transaction issues, and helped customers to find correct products as needed
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
  • Managed Drive Up orders and delivered promptly to customer vehicles when they arrived

Cashier

Cub Foods
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift
  • Received accreditation from store manager for providing excellent service and meeting promotion goals

Nursery Teacher

Classical Conversations
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.

Cashier

Pet Feed & Seed, Gertens
09.2018 - 07.2019

Education

High School Diploma -

Durston Academy
Stillwater, MN
05-2022

Skills

  • Actively seeks new challenges
  • Fast learner and coachable
  • Patient; willing to work on an issue until it's resolved
  • Customer relationship building
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Clean and organized worker
  • Service oriented

Timeline

Nutrition Service Worker

Stillwater Area Public Schools
11.2024 - 05.2025

Owner, Marketing, Salesman

Ultimatum's Car Rental & Repair
09.2024 - Current

Cashier and Drive Up

Target
12.2023 - 05.2024

Sales

Aamodts' Apple Orchard
09.2023 - Current

Dining Hall Supervisor

Trout Lake Camps
05.2023 - 08.2025

Cashier

Cub Foods
09.2022 - 05.2023

Nursery Teacher

Classical Conversations
09.2020 - 04.2022

Cashier

Pet Feed & Seed, Gertens
09.2018 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Durston Academy

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