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Spencer Arndt

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with experience at Cruiser Outfitters and Bill White Restaurant Group, adept in mechanical skills and fostering positive work environments. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting and team mentorship, consistently promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technician Apprentice

Cruiser Outfitters
11.2023 - Current

Learning to preform maintenance, modifications and repairs on many different models of Land Cruiser's from all over the world alongside a very experienced Technician.

  • Contributed to a safe working environment by following company safety protocols and reporting any hazards or violations observed.
  • Replaced and installed new machinery, equipment and parts.
  • Completed detailed reports outlining work performed, including any recommendations for future improvements or upgrades required.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team by actively seeking feedback from colleagues and incorporating suggestions into daily practices.
  • Minimized errors during installations by meticulously following established guidelines for assembling, wiring, and calibrating equipment.
  • Expanded technical skill set by actively seeking opportunities to work on various types of equipment and systems, gaining experience in diverse industrial settings.

Assistant Manager

Bill White Restaurant Group
12.2022 - 10.2023

Took care of daily operations for a fine dining restaurant in Park City, Utah. I spent 2-3 days a week as the Assistant Manager, another 2-3 days as the Lead Server.

  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Lead Server

Ghidotti's (Bill White Restaurant Group)
03.2016 - 10.2023

Serve tables, take orders and wait on customers. Maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fine dining restaurant. In charge of training all new staff and helping the General Manager with daily tasks as well as setting a good example and leading the staff.

  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers, encouraging repeat business through genuine connection-building efforts.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Taught staff how to deliver outstanding service to every customer without sacrificing profit objectives.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Inspected FOH stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Mentored new servers, sharing best practices for exceptional service and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of meals, resulting in higher customer satisfaction rates.
  • Promoted a positive workplace culture through teamwork, open communication, and mutual support among coworkers.

Education

Associates Degree - Automotive Technologies

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
11-2025

High School Diploma -

Park City High School
Park City, UT
06-2014

Skills

  • Power Tools Usage
  • Mechanical skills
  • Machine Operation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Engine Assembly
  • Differential Assembly
  • Transfer case assembly
  • Off-road modifications
  • Upholstery
  • Machine press operation
  • Understanding measurements and decimals
  • Painting and rust prevention
  • Highly skilled with old and rusty vehicles

Accomplishments

I was one of the first people in the USA to put the 3FE engine into a FJ60 Land Cruiser, at the age of 20. Hand made my own wiring harness and built the engine myself.


Collaborated with co-worker on countless transfer case and differential builds.


Successfully diagnosed and repaired suspension concerns on IFS vehicles after modifications were made to suspension.


Built many Toyota engines ranging in years from 1965-2007.


Successfully diagnosed and repaired countless electrical issues on Toyota's ranging in years from 1965-2013.


Successfully diagnosed fuel delivery issues with carbureted motors.

Certification

Leave No Trace master educator

Wilderness First Responder

Multi-Pitch Instructor (rock climbing)

S/P2 Automotive Service Pollution Prevention

S/P2 Automotive Service Safety

Automotive Lift Institute - Lifting it Right: School Edition

Ethics and YOU in the Automotive Industry


Timeline

Technician Apprentice

Cruiser Outfitters
11.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Bill White Restaurant Group
12.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Server

Ghidotti's (Bill White Restaurant Group)
03.2016 - 10.2023

Associates Degree - Automotive Technologies

Salt Lake Community College

High School Diploma -

Park City High School
Spencer Arndt