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Thomas Salvato

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record in the automotive and food service industries, notably at Teli Tire / Tire X. Excelled in roles requiring meticulous attention to detail and robust relationship-building skills. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative strategies and a hands-on approach to team development and technical diagnostics.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Teli Tire / Tire X
10.2023 - Current


  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Restaurant Consultant

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
  • Updated business appearance, decor, social media accounts and promotional strategies.
  • Discussed menu items with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Kitchen Manager

Organic Krush
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Worked up from prep, to line, to management with heavy focus and passion for food service and our team.

Volunteer Firefighter

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
09.2020 - 08.2021

Red hat at SVFC while enrolled in Academies of Loudoun fire school highschool program.

Education

High School Diploma -

John Champe Highschool
Aldie, VA
09-2021

Skills

  • Diagnosis and repairs
  • Purchasing parts and inventory
  • Heavy lifting
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Automotive Maintenance Technician

Teli Tire / Tire X
10.2023 - Current

Restaurant Consultant

Self Employed
01.2023 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Organic Krush
08.2022 - 09.2023

Volunteer Firefighter

Sterling Volunteer Fire Company
09.2020 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

John Champe Highschool
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