Isiah Heyward

Skilled in safe cleaning with chemicals and proficient in fluid maintenance, I excel in transforming vehicles at Cars4less and managing shipboard maintenance in the US Navy. Demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic, I ensure superior service delivery, leveraging glass polishing and carpet vacuuming skills to achieve exceptional results.

Car Detailer at Cars4less (2017-10 – 2024-01)

• Removed stickers and decals from vehicle exteriors without damaging paint.
• Shampooed carpets, floor mats and upholstery to clean stains and spills.
• Removed tar spots, tree sap and bird droppings from exterior surfaces using special cleaning solutions.
• Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
• Detailed wheels, tires, and undercarriage to remove dirt and brake dust.
• Dried vehicles with microfiber towels after washing them.
• Cleans engine compartment by removing grease buildup with degreaser solution.
• Drove vehicles to or from workshops or customer workplaces or homes.
• Provided customers with information about their vehicle's condition prior to detailing work being completed.
• Vacuumed vehicle interiors to remove loose dirt and debris.
• Cleaned windows inside and out using glass cleaner solution.
• Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces with cleaning agents to remove dirt and debris.
• Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
• Vacuumed carpets and upholstery to remove dust and dirt particles.

Painter/Sandblaster at Huntington Ingalls Industries (1992-03 – 2015-01)

• Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
• Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
• Sanded woodwork prior to staining or painting.
• Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
• Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
• Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
• Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.

Boatswain's Mate at US Navy (1978-10 – 1983-07)

• Directed ships by operating navigational equipment and steering effectively at controlled speeds.
• Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo from ships.
• Trained and supervised personnel handling shipboard maintenance functions.
• Communicated with passing vessels using visible and audible signals.
• Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions.
• Maintained records of inspections and repairs performed on deck equipment.

High School Diploma – Beaufort High School (1978-06)