Alan Rhule
Advance Auto Parts and Batteries
North Lauderdale,FL
17
years of professional experience
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Work History
General Manager
2 Years- Directed store operations to maintain customer service, merchandising, and operational standards.
- Managed staffing schedules, coaching, and performance reviews to support store goals.
- Monitored inventory accuracy, stock levels, and product availability across sales floor and backroom.
- Implemented sales strategies to improve parts availability, attachment rates, and customer satisfaction.
- Trained team members on battery testing, parts lookup, and point-of-sale systems.
- Reviewed daily sales, labor, and expense reports to control costs and improve profitability.
- Resolved escalated customer concerns with timely solutions and professional communication.
General Manager in Training
9 Months- Directed store operations, aligning daily priorities with sales, service, and inventory goals.
- Supervised team members, reinforcing customer service standards and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory controls, cycle counts, and stock replenishment to maintain product availability.
- Trained associates on POS systems, merchandising, and product knowledge for accurate service.
Commercial Parts Professional
2 Years 3 Months- Processed commercial parts orders, ensuring accurate product selection and timely customer fulfillment.
- Assisted business customers with parts lookup, pricing, and order status updates.
- Managed invoicing and billing details for commercial accounts with strong accuracy.
- Coordinated delivery schedules to support efficient parts distribution and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved order discrepancies by researching catalogs, inventory records, and supplier information.
- Built customer relationships through responsive service and dependable follow-through.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in commercial parts sales, contributing to their professional development.
- Created, built and maintained professional customer relationships.
Engineer
4 Years 2 Months- Inspected shipboard systems to identify defects, prioritize repairs, and maintain operational readiness.
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical equipment using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on propulsion, auxiliary, and support systems to reduce equipment downtime.
- Documented repair actions, test results, and maintenance discrepancies in required logs and reports.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to execute work packages and resolve technical issues safely.
- Calibrated equipment and verified system performance against specification requirements and safety standards.
- Supported damage control efforts by restoring critical systems and isolating faulty components.
- Followed maritime safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and quality control requirements during maintenance tasks.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Team player
Timeline
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts and Batteries
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
General Manager in Training
Advance Auto Parts and Batteries
01.2024 - 10.2024Read More
Commercial Parts Professional
Advance Auto Parts and Batteries
10.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Engineer
US Navy. Naval
05.2009 - 07.2013Read More
Keiser University
No Degree from Criminal Justice
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University of Phoenix
No Degree from Criminal Justice
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