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Customer Experience & EV Operations
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Kyle Heslop

Rivian
Blue Springs,United States

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Minimum Desired Compensation

$55000/yr
1
Certification
16
Years of experience

I have 15+ years of customer-facing and operational experience, including EV delivery roles with Tesla and Rivian. Across both companies, I directly supported approximately 12,000 deliveries representing around $600 million in estimated vehicle value. My experience includes customer communication, issue prevention and resolution, vehicle readiness, documentation, delivery coordination, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m known for staying organized, thinking critically, and adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Work History

Vehicle Operations Specialist

2 Years 1 Month
Rivian | 11.2023 - 12.2025
  • Supported vehicle operations through inspections, vehicle preparation, documentation, and final readiness checks. Conducted lot audits, monitored charging needs, and coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve concerns and keep vehicles progressing toward delivery.

Operations Advisor

1 Year 8 Months
Tesla | 12.2021 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated high-volume customer deliveries from order preparation through final vehicle handoff. Communicated with customers, reviewed delivery and leasing documentation, completed notarizations, resolved order issues, and partnered with service, logistics, vehicle preparation, and delivery teams. Conducted lot audits, monitored vehicle statuses, and supported lot organization to maintain accurate inventory visibility and protect scheduled deliveries.

Doorman

11 Months
Howl at the Moon | 06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supported guest safety and front-door operations in a high-traffic entertainment environment. Verified identification, monitored entry, enforced venue policies, identified potential concerns, and used sound judgment to address issues professionally before they escalated.

Vehicle Readiness Specialist

1 Year 4 Months
Tesla | 08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Inspected, detailed, charged, and staged vehicles within a high-volume delivery operation. Organized lot, prioritized vehicles according to delivery schedules, identified and resolved cosmetic or readiness concerns, and transported vehicles to body shops when repairs were needed. Maintained quality standards and helped ensure vehicles were ready for customer handoff.

In-Room Dining Server

6 Months
The Edgewater Madison | 09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided personalized food and beverage service to hotel guests while managing telephone orders, special requests, payment processing, and delivery timing. Coordinated with kitchen and hotel teams to resolve concerns and maintain service standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
  • Streamlined food delivery processes, reducing wait times and improving overall efficiency.

Cook / Bartender

1 Year 8 Months
Paisans Pizzeria And Bar | 05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked across kitchen and bar operations, preparing food and beverages, managing inventory, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting customer service. Cross-trained across multiple functions and adapted to changing business needs during busy shifts.

Porter/Detailer

11 Months
Zimbrick Inc. | 10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Detailed service vehicles while maintaining organized vehicle placement and supporting dealership operations.

In-Room Dining Server/Server Assistant

2 Years 1 Month
The Edgewater Madison | 02.2016 - 03.2018
  • Supported front-of-house operations through guest seating, table preparation, service coordination, and communication between guests and staff. Helped maintain an organized dining environment while assisting with employee training and delivering attentive guest service.

Server Assistant

1 Year
Jack Stack Barbecue | 08.2014 - 08.2015
  • Supported guest service and dining-room operations in a high-volume restaurant environment. Assisted servers, maintained table readiness and responded to guest needs.

Marketing Associate/Admissions Advisor

11 Months
WellSpring School of Allied Health | 08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Supported the CEO with marketing, proofreading, content review, blogging, and social media initiatives. Helped refine written materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency while assisting with general administrative and promotional projects. Occasionally supported prospective students through campus tours and informational conversations.

Event Sales Coordinator

11 Months
Blue Chip Athletic | 08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Coordinated with athletic directors and coaches by confirming schedules and design requirements, ordering products, and partnering with the art department to develop custom merchandise designs. Managed approximately 20 part-time event workers, tracked availability, confirmed attendance and setup, remained available during events to resolve issues, and recorded all returned inventory to maintain accurate product counts.

Warehouse/Office Assistant

9 Months
Warehouse/Office Assistant | 11.2012 - 08.2013
  • Supported operations through order picking, packing, shipping and receiving, inventory organization, and production assistance to prepare merchandise for delivery or events, and communicated with team members to keep daily operations organized.

Lead Sales Representative

3 Years 9 Months
Pacific Sunwear | 08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Provided customer service and sales support in a fast-paced retail environment while helping drive store performance against key sales metrics, including units per transaction (UPT) and average dollar sale (ADS). Recommended products, supported merchandising and visual displays, assisted with inventory and daily operations, and helped train team members on customer engagement and sales expectations.

Driver Check-In Clerk

1 Year 1 Month
YRC Worldwide, Inc. | 10.2011 - 11.2012
  • Joined YRC Worldwide as an Office Casual and later assumed full-time driver check-in responsibilities. Recorded arriving trucks and their assigned trailers, maintained accurate yard records, and communicated with drivers and internal teams to support visibility and organization across terminal operations.

Education

High School Diploma

Plaza Heights Christian Academy

Skills

Customer experience
Quality assurance
Problem solving
Operational efficiency
Planning and coordination
Cross-functional communication

Certification

Missouri Notary

Timeline

Vehicle Operations Specialist

Rivian
11.2023 - 12.2025Read More

Operations Advisor

Tesla
12.2021 - 08.2023Read More

Doorman

Howl at the Moon
06.2021 - 05.2022Read More

Vehicle Readiness Specialist

Tesla
08.2020 - 12.2021Read More

In-Room Dining Server

The Edgewater Madison
09.2019 - 03.2020Read More

Porter/Detailer

Zimbrick Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2019Read More

Cook / Bartender

Paisans Pizzeria And Bar
05.2018 - 01.2020Read More

In-Room Dining Server/Server Assistant

The Edgewater Madison
02.2016 - 03.2018Read More

Server Assistant

Jack Stack Barbecue
08.2014 - 08.2015Read More

Marketing Associate/Admissions Advisor

WellSpring School of Allied Health
08.2014 - 07.2015Read More

Event Sales Coordinator

Blue Chip Athletic
08.2013 - 07.2014Read More

Warehouse/Office Assistant

Warehouse/Office Assistant
11.2012 - 08.2013Read More

Driver Check-In Clerk

YRC Worldwide, Inc.
10.2011 - 11.2012Read More

Lead Sales Representative

Pacific Sunwear
08.2009 - 05.2013Read More

Plaza Heights Christian Academy

High School Diploma
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