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Alfred Handal

Myrtle Beach,SC

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Manager

AutoZone
08.2005 - 03.2025

11/2021 - Promoted to Training Manager

  • Drove departmental performance and service level achievement through focused team operational reviews, structured coaching, and managing to enterprise targets.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs at all levels and made recommendations for improvements.
    Was in charge of training and development programs for managers and supervisors.
  • Oversaw the new employee orientation training process for more than 350 employees each year.
    Upper management was informed of all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments.
  • Led new hire orientation sessions and coordinated on-the-job training.

6/2021 - Promoted to WMS Advisor (Warehouse Management Systems)

  • Was in charge of all electronics in the warehouse.
    Replaced any outdated electronics.
  • Fixed or sent off for repairs any damaged equipment.

07/2018 - Promoted to Outbound Advisor at the Distribution Center

  • Devised, implemented, and tracked processes to improve long-term business success.
  • Oversaw employee training and retraining in order to improve performance and business results.
  • Maintained a professional demeanor by remaining calm when dealing with unhappy or angry customers.
    Increased employee morale and decreased turnover by 10%.
  • Was in charge of 70-90 employees to make sure that all orders were pulled, wrapped, and loaded ready for shipment.

02/2018 - Rehired as Parts Sales Manager

  • Educated customers about promotions to increase sales.
  • Taught employees how to deal with difficult customers and difficult situations.
  • Provided hands-on assistance to customers, assessing their needs and keeping up to date on their preferences.
  • Increased earnings by achieving sales goals, improving customer service, and sticking to team goals.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep the business running smoothly.

05/2010 - Promoted to Store Manager

  • Created employee schedules to ensure consistent coverage and assigned work based on experience and strengths.
  • Was in charge of overseeing employee performance, resolving issues, and increasing efficiency in order to meet productivity goals.
  • Taught my team members how to use effective strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
  • Provided hands-on assistance to customers, assessing their needs and keeping up to date on their preferences.
  • Conducted job interviews and made hiring decisions based on the store's needs, and experience.
  • Keep track of inventory and make sure products are available.
  • Meet or exceed store sales and profit targets by inspiring consumer loyalty.
  • Protected the store from loss or theft by establishing and enforcing clear security policies.
  • Development and coaching.
  • Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to customers and quickly and effectively resolved issues.

05/2008 - Promoted to Commercial Sales Manager

  • Demonstrated new products to shops, detailing their features and capabilities.
  • Worked with customers to identify and resolve service, account, and technical product issues after the sale.
  • Made daily cold calls to shops in order to expand my client base.

08/2005 - Hired on as Customer Sales Representative.

Service Center Manager

Blain's Farm & Fleet
03.2017 - 02.2018

07/2017 - Promoted to Service Center Manager

  • Managed day to day business.
  • Interview, hire and develop techs to move up to the next level.
  • Take care of any Customer concerns or complaints.
  • Scheduled daily service center employees and monitored performances.

03/2017 - Hired on as a Level 3 tech

  • Duties were replacing/repairing steering/suspension parts, brakes, tires, exhaust, car and truck accessories, alignments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
12-2004

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Financial transaction handling
  • Customer support
  • Office administration support
  • Effective listening abilities
  • Proficient in POS systems
  • Adaptable learner
  • Customer-focused
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Trained in leadership techniques
  • Effective upselling strategies
  • Supportive and approachable
  • Employee training
  • Proficient in computer applications

Certification

ASE Certificates

  • P2 - Parts Specialist (expired)
  • A5 - Brakes (expired)


Hunter engineering

  • Alignment certified in levels 1 and 2


Dale Carnegie

  • Completed a 12 week course on 11/2021


AutoZone

  • Awarded the Doc Crain Award in FY14 for store 2688 - This award is for providing exceptional customer satisfaction by providing WOW customer service and delivering WITTJR (What It Takes To Do the Job Right)

Timeline

Service Center Manager

Blain's Farm & Fleet
03.2017 - 02.2018

Training Manager

AutoZone
08.2005 - 03.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Engineering

Parkland College
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