Hi everyone,
Thanks in advance for your advice. I am not sure what section is best for my questions here but figured the info would help others. I need help how to describe my detailing experience on a professional job resume.
I have been operating my own independent mobile detailing business for 5 years now, and have primarily been operating as a one man show but have on occasions had helpers. I am proficient with a DA and rotary and frequently wetsand vehicles. I pretty much perform all detailing services but repainting. My customers always remark how their vehicle looks better than when they bought it off the lot after my detailing services are performed and so now I do have regular monthly customers. As a one man operation I have had to do all aspects of the business such as marketing, supply purchasing, inventory control, answering phones, transporting, billing, and the actual labor.
Though I have only been in the business for five years now, it is time to move on. I am only 34 and now have a severe case of carpal tunnel brought on by my detailing, and other factors from a previously broken wrist. I have a wife and child to financially provide for and would also like to reduce the stress and time away brought on by operating my own business. I am seeking employment options in the corporate world and it seems as if my detailing experience is keeping employers at bay. Apparently operating as a one man show now has potential employers wondering how I might be in a team setting or just following instructions from management. Before detailing though, I served in retail management, briefly sold cars and insurance, and hired and trained 140+ sales reps for a Cutco kitchenwares management job, and held other roles which would illustrate that I do have the skills to benefit a corporate employer. It's just that I have not clearly been demonstrating these skills for the past five years while conducting my detailing business.
I do greatly enjoy the auto industry and performing detailing services but I can no longer perform a full day of continuous detailing work. I would love to find a steady job as a detail shop manager in the Cincinnati, Ohio area if possible so that I may stay within the field. However, for the betterment of my family I am seeking more of a marketing, sales, customer service based corporate job. Currently my family and I are in Charleston, SC but will be moving to Cincinnati, Oh to live closer to her relatives once I find a job.
My questions:
1) What jobs have other detailers obtained after "retiring"?
2) What is the best way to portray my small business detailing experience on a resume when applying for a.) a professional career position outside the field and b.) available positions for detailing management?
This is how I currently have my detail experience on my resume:
Small Business Owner,
Sahr Car Detailing Charleston, SC (January 2011- Present)
Operates independent mobile detailing business servicing classic cars, boats, RVs, and daily drivers
Thanks in advance for your advice. I am not sure what section is best for my questions here but figured the info would help others. I need help how to describe my detailing experience on a professional job resume.
I have been operating my own independent mobile detailing business for 5 years now, and have primarily been operating as a one man show but have on occasions had helpers. I am proficient with a DA and rotary and frequently wetsand vehicles. I pretty much perform all detailing services but repainting. My customers always remark how their vehicle looks better than when they bought it off the lot after my detailing services are performed and so now I do have regular monthly customers. As a one man operation I have had to do all aspects of the business such as marketing, supply purchasing, inventory control, answering phones, transporting, billing, and the actual labor.
Though I have only been in the business for five years now, it is time to move on. I am only 34 and now have a severe case of carpal tunnel brought on by my detailing, and other factors from a previously broken wrist. I have a wife and child to financially provide for and would also like to reduce the stress and time away brought on by operating my own business. I am seeking employment options in the corporate world and it seems as if my detailing experience is keeping employers at bay. Apparently operating as a one man show now has potential employers wondering how I might be in a team setting or just following instructions from management. Before detailing though, I served in retail management, briefly sold cars and insurance, and hired and trained 140+ sales reps for a Cutco kitchenwares management job, and held other roles which would illustrate that I do have the skills to benefit a corporate employer. It's just that I have not clearly been demonstrating these skills for the past five years while conducting my detailing business.
I do greatly enjoy the auto industry and performing detailing services but I can no longer perform a full day of continuous detailing work. I would love to find a steady job as a detail shop manager in the Cincinnati, Ohio area if possible so that I may stay within the field. However, for the betterment of my family I am seeking more of a marketing, sales, customer service based corporate job. Currently my family and I are in Charleston, SC but will be moving to Cincinnati, Oh to live closer to her relatives once I find a job.
My questions:
1) What jobs have other detailers obtained after "retiring"?
2) What is the best way to portray my small business detailing experience on a resume when applying for a.) a professional career position outside the field and b.) available positions for detailing management?
This is how I currently have my detail experience on my resume:
Small Business Owner,
Sahr Car Detailing Charleston, SC (January 2011- Present)
Operates independent mobile detailing business servicing classic cars, boats, RVs, and daily drivers
- Implements various marketing techniques and promotions to develop a loyal and growing customer base
- Manages inventory, cost controls, and all aspects required to run a successful small business
- Two time winner of the highest award for “Best of Show” at the national Concours d’Elegance – Celebration of the Art & Design of the Automobile.
- Hand-selected from 5 state area by well-known international retailer, Meguiar's, to perform detailing on a classic Corvette displayed in a museum exhibit.
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