Ardalan Tahmoreszadeh
Emissions/Safety Technician
SANDY,UT
Summary
Self-motivated business owner, performed inspections for compliance with government and OSHA regulations. Minimized risks to employees. Possesses excellent communication skills and safety regulation knowledge.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Emissions and Safety Technician/Business Owner
Quick IM And Automotive Repair
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2007 - 04.2022
- Owner of business, ran all aspects of business.
- Performed Emissions tests on automobiles.
- Provided safety equipment for employees to prevent injury.
- Performed safety inspections. Identified vehicle safety violations.
- Performed oil changes on automobiles.
- Ordered parts for automobiles
- Shuttled automobiles to shop from dealerships.
- Used car jacks and lift.
Taxi Cab Driver
Yellow Cab
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Stored passenger luggage and personal items with care for safety and security.
- Calculated rides costs, received money and returned change.
- Arrived on time to customer appointments.
Salesman
Ken Garff Mitsubishi
Draper, UT
03.2001 - 02.2004
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
Business Owner/Restaurant Manager
Cajun Planet
Midvale, UT
04.1999 - 05.2000
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Prepared and cooked food.
- Prepared espresso drinks - Barista
- Cleaned work areas
- Handled all business aspects
Business Owner - Hot Sauce Kiosk
Cajun Planet
Sandy, UT
11.1998 - 02.1999
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions to handle financial needs.
- Ordered inventory to stock kiosk.
- Sales of hot sauce, gift baskets.
Salesman
Parvizian Fine Rugs
New Orleans, LA
08.1988 - 10.1998
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Delivered and set up rugs in residences and businesses.
- Auctioneered rugs.
Education
No Degree - Vehicle Emissions Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTHigh School Diploma -
Tehran High School
Tehran Iran05.1980
Skills
- Injury Prevention
- Special Projects
- Business Ownership
- Sales
- Customer Satisfaction
- Office Operations
- Management
- Critical Thinking
- Workflow Process
- Health and Safety
- Supplies and Inventory
Languages
Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Emissions and Safety Technician/Business Owner
Quick IM And Automotive Repair
03.2007 - 04.2022
Taxi Cab Driver
Yellow Cab
01.2005 - 01.2007
Salesman
Ken Garff Mitsubishi
03.2001 - 02.2004
Business Owner/Restaurant Manager
Cajun Planet
04.1999 - 05.2000
Business Owner - Hot Sauce Kiosk
Cajun Planet
11.1998 - 02.1999
Salesman
Parvizian Fine Rugs
08.1988 - 10.1998
No Degree - Vehicle Emissions Technology
Salt Lake Community College
High School Diploma -
Tehran High School
Similar Profiles
William RosarioWilliam Rosario
Appliance Repair Technician at Quick Fix Appliance RepairAppliance Repair Technician at Quick Fix Appliance Repair
Danny KirklandDanny Kirkland
Company Owner at Quick Computer RepairCompany Owner at Quick Computer Repair
Hunter DavidsonHunter Davidson
Apprentice Automotive Mechanic at Mihorens Quick Lube & Automotive CentreApprentice Automotive Mechanic at Mihorens Quick Lube & Automotive Centre