Taylor Randolph
Gainesboro
Summary
Safety-conscious professional proudly offering several years of experience working on job sites in all conditions. High performing employee known for following accurate operating procedures and conducting regular routine maintenance. Offering strong work ethic and great team collaboration talents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Academy Distribution Center
Cookeville
03.2018 - Current
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Upholstery Technician
Gantts Auto Trim and Upholstery
Cookeville
05.2013 - Current
- Determined materials, tools and equipment needed for product order fulfillment.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Conducted research on new automotive technology, trends, and customer preferences.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstery in the office area regularly.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, cutters, to perform general automotive repairs.
- Kept abreast of current automotive technologies through continuing education courses.
- Removed stains from fabric upholstery using special cleaning solutions.
- Stayed up-to-date with new technologies related to automotive repair.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to automotive products.
- Updated knowledge of automotive technology advancements as they relate to repair processes.
- Cleaned and detailed vehicle interiors, including vacuuming carpets, cleaning upholstery, and wiping down all surfaces.
- Adhered strictly to all local laws governing automotive detailing businesses.
- Participated in continuing education classes related to automotive technology advancements.
- Dried interior surfaces after cleaning or shampooing carpets and upholstery.
- Provided technical advice on the selection, installation and maintenance of automotive parts.
- Developed key relationships with automotive dealerships by making calls and negotiating deals.
- Communicated effectively with Automotive Mechanics regarding progress of repairs being made to vehicles.
- Drafted specifications for new or modified automotive products and services.
- Conducted weekly inventories of automotive parts in order to monitor stock levels.
- Utilized hand tools including wrenches, pliers screwdrivers to repair automotive components.
- Inspected vehicle interiors for dirt or debris before vacuuming carpets and upholstery.
- Reviewed automotive blueprints, diagrams, and manuals as necessary to complete estimates accurately.
- Interpreted manufacturer's instructions pertaining to installation requirements for specific automotive components.
- Performed basic automotive maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotation and brake pad replacements.
- Operated parts washer to clean automotive and industrial parts according to customer specifications.
- Removed upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Operated industrial sewing machines to stitch together leather sections for upholstery, garments, footwear, and accessories.
- Measured, cut, and sewed fabric for upholstery projects.
- Explained automotive problems and repairs to customers in clear, concise language.
- Assisted in training apprentice technicians on basic automotive repair procedures.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Picked up and delivered automotive parts, equipment, tools and accessories from or to retail customers, wholesale accounts, dealerships, body shops and vendors.
- Removed upholstery, trim pieces, interior panels, consoles and other components from dismantled vehicles.
- Provided customer service by answering questions regarding automotive services offered at the shop.
- Handled consumer complaints related to carpets and upholstery to address concerns and answer questions.
- Greeted customers, provided information about services and products offered by the automotive service center.
- Diagnosed faults in automotive electrical systems associated with the installation of accessories.
- Demonstrated proper usage of automotive tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstery to remove dust and dirt particles.
- Processed customer orders for automotive parts, supplies and tools.
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology,Livingston
Livingston TNSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Multitasking capacity
- Safety regulation compliance
- Heavy equipment operator
- Dependable and punctual
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Team Training
- Team leadership
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Academy Distribution Center
03.2018 - Current
Upholstery Technician
Gantts Auto Trim and Upholstery
05.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology,Livingston