Solomona Vavega Leulu
Royal Oak
Summary
Energetic automotive sales professional enthusiastic about building a long-term sales career in the industry. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable team player. Also a bilingual individual knowledgeable in spray finishing and spot painting techniques. Hardworking Painter enforcing safety rules and policies to avoid work site mishaps and accidents. Most importantly a father who wants the best for family and loved ones.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter Technician
Buckley Systems
09.2022 - Current
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
Car Salesman/Reconditioning Manager
Auckland Cars
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
- Checked purchased vehicles at delivery time for damage and completed remaining preparations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Reconditioning Technician
Auckland Cars
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired basic automotive issues for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems.
- Utilized facility tracking system to keep accurate records of completed repairs.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from engine and engine compartment.
Apprentice Carpenter
Private home owner
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
Warehouse Worker
Online Distribution
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Education
Automotive Level 3 - Automotive Engineering Technology
MIT
Manukau, NZ11.2023
NCEA Level 1 & 2 - Mathematics And Literacy
Auckland Seventh Day Adventist Highschool
Mangere Bridge 12.2016
First Aid Course -
Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist High School
Mangere Bridge, NZ01.2016
Skills
- Consultative techniques
- Stock Management
- Staff Training and Motivation
- Supervision & Leadership
- Data Entry
- Critical Thinking
- Testing and Troubleshooting
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Verbal Communication
- Worksite Safety and Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Hand and Power Tools
- Problem Solving
- Punctual and Dependable
- Team Building
- Goal Setting
- Training and Development
- Active Listening
Certification
- Restricted License - 4 years
Working on my Cars
I love to do maintenance work as well as custom fabrication on my own personal vehicles
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Painter Technician
Buckley Systems
09.2022 - Current
Car Salesman/Reconditioning Manager
Auckland Cars
01.2020 - 09.2022
Reconditioning Technician
Auckland Cars
04.2019 - 01.2020
Apprentice Carpenter
Private home owner
06.2018 - 04.2019
Warehouse Worker
Online Distribution
01.2016 - 06.2018
Automotive Level 3 - Automotive Engineering Technology
MIT
NCEA Level 1 & 2 - Mathematics And Literacy
Auckland Seventh Day Adventist Highschool
First Aid Course -
Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist High School
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