RICARDO
SALDANA
ricardosaldana**@gmail.
com
Elgin, IL 60120
Reliable Car Detailer skilled in engine cleaning and exterior waxing. Talented in working closely with team members to detail large fleets of trucks, SUVs and luxury cars. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Crash Champions - Detailer
Elgin, IL • 08/2020 - Current
Gerber Collision And Glass - Detailer/Production Manager Schaumburg, IL • 07/2018 - 04/2020
WORK HISTORY
• Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership. Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
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Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
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• Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris. Used cleaning, protective and restorative agents to maintain and enhance appearance of vehicles.
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Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
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Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam
cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to
remove grease and grime.
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Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions and other compounds to clean interior and exterior of
vehicle.
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Completed vehicle inspections prior to service and after completion to assess damage.
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• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
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Fast Learner
Friendly
Do good in teams or Alone
Work great under pressure
SKILLS
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL • 04/2013
GED
EDUCATION
Asplundh Tree Expert - Tree Climber
Elgin, IL • 03/2017 - 07/2018
Gerber Collision And Glass - Detailer
Schaumburg, IL • 03/2014 - 03/2017
Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
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Standardized production procedures, job roles and
quality assurance guidelines.
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Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended
improvements to increase productivity.
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Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
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• Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping
equipment for limbs.
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Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed
limbs and brush into machines.
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Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain
uniform appearance.
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Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
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Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
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• Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership. Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
•
Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
•
• Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris. Cleaned engine and engine compartment with steam
cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to
remove grease and grime.
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Applied wax to vehicle exteriors and buffed to brilliant shine.
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