Railynn Becknel
SLIDELL
Summary
Reliable Automotive Paint Prepper with expertise in surface preparation and chemical handling. Delivers high-quality results while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining organized workspaces. Skilled in tool maintenance and problem-solving, ensuring quality control throughout the painting process. Contributes to effective operations and superior outcomes in automotive environments. Dedicated individual with a commitment to safety and compliance in automotive settings. Experienced in organizing workspaces and executing tasks with precision to ensure operational excellence and quality. Detail-oriented Automotive Paint Prepper skilled in safety compliance and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Paint Prepper
Paretti Mazda New Orleans
Metairie
01.2026 - Current
- Organized and maintained work area to enhance operational efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols for handling chemicals and equipment, ensuring a safe workspace.
- Cleaned and prepped surfaces to create a smooth base for painting, enhancing overall finish quality.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials, contributing to a quality finish.
Lot Porter
Paretti Mazda of Covington
Covington
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized vehicle inventory in lot for easy access and visibility.
- Prepared vehicles for customer delivery by cleaning and fueling them.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to ensure cleanliness and readiness.
- Collaborated with sales team to showcase vehicles effectively on the lot.
- Maintained lot appearance by removing trash and debris regularly.
- Supported management in tracking vehicle movement throughout the dealership.
- Organized car keys and kept them secure at all times.
- Maintained lot cleanliness by sweeping, picking up trash, and removing debris.
- Cleaned interiors of returned vehicles using appropriate cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of necessary supplies.
School Crossing Guard
St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
SLIDELL
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Safeguarded student safety during school arrival and departure times.
- Monitored traffic flow, facilitating safe pedestrian crossings.
- Communicated safety protocols to children, parents, and drivers, promoting awareness and compliance.
- Maintained a visible presence at designated crossing points during peak hours.
- Reported unsafe conditions or incidents to appropriate authorities promptly.
- Assisted pedestrians in crossing the street safely and efficiently.
- Reported incidents of distracted driving or parking violations near school zones to local law enforcement agencies.
- Adhered to strict standards set by state and federal regulations concerning student safety at school crossings.
Gardener
The Backyard Garden Experience
Pearl River
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated gardening tools and equipment to enhance landscape maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute landscaping projects effectively.
- Pruned and trimmed plants to promote healthy growth and aesthetics.
- Completed garden maintenance tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Executed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization, and pruning to support plant health and aesthetics.
- Used power equipment such as mowers, trimmers and blowers to maintain lawns in good condition.
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
School Bus Aide
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Covington
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking from the school bus safely.
- Monitored student behavior, fostering a safe and respectful environment during transportation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during transportation procedures.
- Assisted students with special needs, ensuring smooth transitions during boarding and disembarking.
- Conducted routine checks on equipment for safety before each route.
- Modeled positive behaviors and work ethic, reinforcing expectations for students through personal conduct.
Church Drummer
Community Church
SLIDELL
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Engaged in community outreach events, fostering musical connection and participation among attendees.
- Quickly adapted to new songs and arrangements, ensuring seamless integration into performances.
- Maintained drum equipment, ensuring readiness for rehearsals and performances.
- Played diverse musical styles including jazz, rock, pop, and funk, contributing to varied and dynamic performances.
- Keep time accurately during performance and practice sessions.
- Maintain an organized inventory of sticks, mallets, brushes, skins.
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
SLIDELL
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Selected items based on customer orders for timely delivery.
- Communicated with customers to clarify order preferences and substitutions.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting items for freshness and accuracy.
- Adapted quickly to changing product availability and customer needs seamlessly.
- Delivered groceries on time according to company standards for customer satisfaction.
- Exceeded customer expectations consistently as evidenced by highest feedback ratings, frequent repeat customers, and increasingly high tips.
- Followed all safety protocols while handling food items such as raw meats, produce and dairy products.
- Shopped at customer's chosen store, verified replacement items, selected freshest fruit, produce, and meat, and delivered groceries on-time to exact location specified.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
High School Diploma -
Harvest Christian Academy
Slidell, LA05-2018
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Chemical handling
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Vehicle inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Reliable
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Automotive Paint Prepper
Paretti Mazda New Orleans
01.2026 - Current
Lot Porter
Paretti Mazda of Covington
06.2025 - 12.2025
School Crossing Guard
St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 01.2025
Gardener
The Backyard Garden Experience
04.2021 - 03.2023
School Bus Aide
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
03.2021 - 12.2021
Instacart Shopper
Instacart
03.2020 - 02.2021
Church Drummer
Community Church
11.2016 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Harvest Christian Academy