John Lillibridge
Desert Center
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in vehicle relocation and locksmith services, notably with South West Towing and Valley Lock & Safe. Excelled in enhancing security through expert lock installation and electronic lock programming, coupled with exceptional time management skills. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, maintaining a steadfast commitment to safety and quality control.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driver
South West Towing
07.2024 - Current
- Relocate vehicles from disabled location to desired destination.
- Work with Local, County and State law enforcement offices to remove vehicles from accident locations, clean debris, store or impound vehicles for various reasons.
- Work with roadside insurance companies to service their members as needed.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance with their vehicle.
- Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Night Grocery Clerik
Vons
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Cleaned and maintained store aisles and merchandise displays to provide customers with positive experience.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
Locksmith
Valley Lock & Safe
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Repaired panic hardware and alarm detection connections on doors.
- Installed new door hardware such as locks, plates, and closers
- Improved security for clients by installing and maintaining various types of lock systems.
- Used key cutting machines to duplicate or cut new keys.
- Gained expertise in working with various brands of locks including electronic keypads, deadbolts, padlocks, safe combinations among others.
- Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts to ensure readiness for any job requirement or customer need.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, customer information, and payments received to facilitate efficient business operations.
- Collaborated with fellow locksmiths to complete complex projects efficiently and effectively.
- Used devices to open door locks without keys.
- Cut keys accurately using specialized equipment, ensuring precision fit and function for clients.
- Drilled into locked safes to open for legal owners who lost keys or inherited systems.
- Gave accurate quotes prior to starting projects, breaking down amounts into detailed line items.
Tow Truck Driver
South West Towing
03.2011 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to safely clear accident scenes and impounded vehicles.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous assistance to stranded motorists.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Facility Manager
Schwans Home Service
03.2002 - 08.2010
- Inventory of facility and 12 route trucks.
- Stocking route trucks for their work day.
- Maintained fleet records of vehicles and induring all route trucks are filled with fuel for their day.
- Inventory control on weekly delivery form warehouse.
- Maintain facility equipment (freezers) to remain at -35 degrees at all times.
- Quality Control of all product in facility and in route trucks. All product must remain at a minimum of -7 degrees, within date codes of shelf life and visually acceptable to customers.
- Supervised staff of 2 in day-to-day activities.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School
Palm Springs, CA06-1990
Skills
- Time management
- Lock installation proficiency
- Electronic lock programming
- Ordering parts
- File cabinet unlocking
- Automotive locksmithing
- Panic bar installation
- Broken key extraction
- Master keying expertise
- Valid Driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving practices
- Punctual and reliable
- City and non-city driving
- Punctuality
- Loading and unloading
Certification
- Licensed through the state of California as a Locksmith
- Licensed through the state of california as a Firearms sales associate
Timeline
Driver
South West Towing
07.2024 - Current
Night Grocery Clerik
Vons
03.2024 - 07.2024
Locksmith
Valley Lock & Safe
09.2017 - 09.2023
Tow Truck Driver
South West Towing
03.2011 - 09.2017
Facility Manager
Schwans Home Service
03.2002 - 08.2010
- Licensed through the state of California as a Locksmith
- Licensed through the state of california as a Firearms sales associate
High School Diploma -
Palm Springs High School
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