Curtis A. Hicks
* *********** **** *******, ** **470 203-***-**** acqpef@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a full-time position at your company, utilizing my knowledge and experience to become a productive team member and fulfill my passion of working with dogs.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Managing a kennel and dog handling experience; feeding, cleaning, general maintenance, walking, and training
Working well with my hands, mechanically inclined, hardworking, quick learner with reliable transportation and open availability; highly motivated for employment
Developing extensive customer service experience including face-to-face customer contact, phone and web communication skills, problem-solving techniques and working with a wide variety of customers
Recruiting staff for high traffic car care center
Maintaining a strong work ethic including ability to work flexible hours and shifts; frequently managing 60+ hours per week on the job
Implementing team work and leadership skills as well as confidence in working both in a team environment and independently
Working well under pressure, meeting deadlines, successfully dealing with difficult customers, meeting and exceeding goals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Full-Time Customer Service & Parts Technician/ Sales/ Cashier
BMW, Watertown, CT (March 2014 to Present)
Full-Time Salary Lube Manager/ Customer Service/ Sales/ Staffing/ Scheduling/ Cashier
Danbury Car Care, LLC, Danbury, CT (May 2013 to January 2014)
Deliver Driver/ Customer Service Associate
Premier Rental Purchase, Naugatuck, CT (January 2012 to June 2013)
Self Employed Snow Removal, Naugatuck, CT (December 2011 to February 2012)
K9 Handler/Trainer
A & A Detection, Riviera Beach, FL (July 2011 to December 2011)
Live-In Kennel Assistant Manager
International K9 College, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (July 2011 to December 2011)
Lube Technician/ Customer Service/ Cashier
Platinum Car Wash & Oil Change, Prospect, CT (April 2007 to June 2011)
Lube Technician/ Customer Service/ Cashier/ Lower Bay
ProLube, New Britain, CT (June 2010 to June 2011)
Factory Machine Operator/ Temporary to Hire Position
ECC (Electric Cable Compounds), Naugatuck, CT (March 2010 to June 2010)
RELAVANT EXPERIENCE:
Extensive dog training and handling experience; Transferrable skills include: patience, mediating, intuitiveness and capability to evaluate needs of clientele, conscientious of both verbal and non-verbal cues and communication techniques
Proficient with oil change industry; car care, lube specialist, mechanic experience
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
Naugatuck High School - Naugatuck, CT
K9 Handling Certification
International K9 College, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Graduated October 2011
*References are available upon request