Jacob Koerkenmeier
Highland
Summary
Dynamic and self-sufficient professional with a strong background in vehicle detailing at Deien Chevrolet. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective service and team collaboration. Skilled in optimizing workflows and managing stress, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Porter/Car Detailer
Deien Chevrolet
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted in training new team members on proper detailing techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with service department to prepare vehicles for customer delivery efficiently.
- Parked and retrieved vehicles efficiently for customer service satisfaction.
- Cleaning the interior and exterior of cars using complex tools
Delivery and Set up Associate
It's Party Time
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Worked with others to set up, take down, and clean bounce houses as well as tables and chairs.
Sales Associate
Foppe Ace Hardware
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained and organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock placement.
- Established and maintained relationships with customers
Cook
Broadway Bar & Grill
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout work areas.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
Education
Automotive Mechanics
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MOHigh School Diploma -
Highland High School
Highland, ILAutomotive Engineering
Collinsville Area Vocational Program
Collinsville, ILSkills
- Vehicle detailing
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Effective stress management
- Self-sufficient
Timeline
Car Porter/Car Detailer
Deien Chevrolet
09.2025 - Current
Delivery and Set up Associate
It's Party Time
09.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Foppe Ace Hardware
06.2024 - 06.2025
Cook
Broadway Bar & Grill
10.2023 - 06.2024
Automotive Mechanics
St. Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Automotive Engineering
Collinsville Area Vocational Program