Austin Gappa
Boise
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Server
Thai the Knot Asian Kitchen
Newberg, OR
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and handled to-go orders.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Bike Repair Technician
Self Employed
Newberg, OR
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided professional bike repair services to clients in the community through Facebook Marketplace and word of mouth.
- Diagnosed and repaired a variety of bike issues including drivetrain, brake systems, bottom bracket replacement.
- Managed customer relations, scheduling, and business operations, ensuring timely service and satisfaction.
Fabricator Welder
PC Engineering
Newberg, OR
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Followed blueprints to fabricate and weld plans for an industrial mechanical entrance gate
- Aligned and verified positioning using calipers to machine precise parts on the mill and lathe
- Operated heavy machinery to safely deliver large stock material from warehouse to machine shop
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12-2024
Skills
- Task scheduling and prioritization
- Mechanical problem-solving
- Eager to learn new repairs
- Customer Service
Bike Repair Skills
Gear indexing, Mechanical brake adjustments, Brake pad replacement, Cable replacement (internal and external), Tire/tube replacement, Bottom bracket replacement, headset service, hub rehaul (bearing replacement/cleaning)
Timeline
Restaurant Server
Thai the Knot Asian Kitchen
08.2024 - 03.2025
Bike Repair Technician
Self Employed
05.2024 - 09.2024
Fabricator Welder
PC Engineering
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
George Fox University