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Education
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Ruben Salas

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Porter

Maaco Auto Body
10.2023 - Current
  • Picked up vehicles from and delivered vehicles to customers as directed by management.
  • Moved sold vehicles to maximize use of space and keep lot in order.
  • Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Test drove vehicles and reported identified issues to management.

Body Shop Technician

Carstar Auto Body
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.

Store Manager

La Michoacana Compi
08.2019 - 02.2023
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.

Education

Certificate - Collision Repair

Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Thornton Fractional South High School
Lansing, IL
05.2021

Skills

  • Multitasking Capabilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Grinding and Finishing
  • Heat Control
  • Weld Defects Identification
  • MIG Welding
  • Aluminum Metal Welding
  • Body Filler Application
  • Sanding Techniques

Certification

I-CAR gold certificate

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Porter

Maaco Auto Body
10.2023 - Current

Body Shop Technician

Carstar Auto Body
05.2023 - 10.2023

Store Manager

La Michoacana Compi
08.2019 - 02.2023

Certificate - Collision Repair

Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park

High School Diploma -

Thornton Fractional South High School
Ruben Salas