Ahmad Wardak
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Advance Auto Wrecking Inc., enhancing workshop productivity and expanding clientele through innovative marketing. Expert in automotive parts recycling, repair and fostering teamwork, I excel in driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Skilled in financial analysis and process improvement, demonstrating a strong blend of technical knowledge and relationship building. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Wrecking /Auto Repair Shop Owner
Advance Auto Wrecking Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2024
- Managed and trained employees.
- Attracted new customers with engaging promotional events, special offers, and referral incentives designed to showcase the shop's expertise.
- Established a positive work culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement among staff members.
- Built a loyal customer base with exceptional communication skills, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and procedures.
- Expanded clientele through effective marketing strategies and strong customer relationships.
- Managed daily operations for a smooth-running auto repair shop, ensuring timely service completion.
- Improved workflow efficiency with staff training on new equipment and repair techniques.
- Strengthened business partnerships with suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing for parts and materials.
- Implemented detailed record-keeping systems for accurate tracking of repairs, inventory, and billing information.
- Maximized profits with careful budget management, monitoring expenses closely to minimize overhead costs.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Accounting Assistant
First National Bank of North County
11.2005 - 12.2006
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
Senior EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Analyst
24 Hour Fitness
09.2003 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction rates through detailed analysis of customer feedback data and subsequent improvements in service offerings.
- Examined financial accounts to provide detailed reports of fiscal health to senior management.
- Generated reports for management in regards to cash receipts, daily financial processing, billing, disbursements and expense accounting, in order to develop the annual budget.
- Produced monthly financial reporting package, including analysis on financial trends and performance, actual vs. budget variances and other company performance statistics.
- Developed annual reports reviewing Vendor performance, efficiency and relations with recommendations for improvement.
- Supervised and trained EFT and accounting clerks.
- Responsible for reconciliation and maintenance of prepaid and franchise clubs.
- Performed month to date and month end balancing and closing.
- Trained new employees on proper club reconciliation practices, loss prevention reporting, and use of proprietary software.
- Researched and submitted unexplained cash shortages to Loss Prevention department.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06.2003
Skills
- Sales
- Vehicle Inspection
- Technical knowledge
- Employee Training
- Business Management
- Maintenance and repairs
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Safety awareness
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Automotive diagnostics
- Adaptability
Timeline
Auto Wrecking /Auto Repair Shop Owner
Advance Auto Wrecking Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2024
Accounting Assistant
First National Bank of North County
11.2005 - 12.2006
Senior EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Analyst
24 Hour Fitness
09.2003 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
San Diego State University
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