ALLEY TAFT
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Efficient Auto Parts Manager with proven track record of applying extensive knowledge of auto parts and
basic vehicle maintenance on various makes and models. Adept at quickly locating and procuring hard to find
parts. Proficient at dealing with customer troubleshooting and resolving service issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Tallassse, AL
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully maintaining and developing commercial sales. Develop new accounts through face to face and telephone contact with potential customers
- Act as the primary contact for commercial customers; Actively maintain open lines of communication between Advance and commercial customers
- Ensure efficient delivery of products by planning delivery routes and managing drivers. Ensures appropriate delivery documentation is generated for each delivery
- Act as a consultative partner to commercial customers by maintaining expert knowledge on automotive parts and industry; Conduct research to guarantee the customer is offered the ‘right part for the right price’
- Maintain records and billing for commercial accounts; processes returns and reconciles accounts
- Visits commercial accounts and ensures accounts are serviced and deliveries are made as promised. Contribute to the Advance one-team’ environment by assisting customers and Advance with various aspects of the business
- Build and maintain strong relationship with management team. Assists with training and developing drivers, commercial specialist, and other Jobs as directed by the SM or DM
- Maintains a safe working environment
- Follows proper accident and claim procedures. Complies with safe driving rules and procedures and ensures all Commercial Drivers have approved driver status
- Properly maintains vehicle(s) and takes the necessary steps to report vehicle maintenance issues.
Store Manager
Advance Auto Parts
Montgomery , AL
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
- Developed strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
STORE MANAGER
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
Tallassse, AL
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Maintained updated database of available parts by performing regular inventories and placing purchase orders
- Performed potential employee interviews and made hiring decisions
- Scheduled employees and conducted reviews
- Completed biweekly payroll to ensure timely payment of employees
- Trained new hires and ensured company standards were followed
- Reconciled daily revenue reports and made daily deposits
- Oversaw daily operations of the commercial parts department
- Ensured commercial accounts were not delinquent
- Maintained clean, well-stocked store appearance.
PARTS SALES MANAGER
AUTOZONE
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted customers in pinpointing correct auto part needs
- Restocked parts and assisted with store maintenance
- Reconciled daily revenue reports with payments received
- Ordered specialty parts per customer request.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY JOSEPH KEITH RODGERS
Montgomery , AL
01.2006 - 03.2009
- Appear as witness to testify to the legality of wills prepared by attorney
- Organize and assist in preparing visual aids to be presented in court cases
- Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and Abacus, notarize documents, as needed prepare, and mail invoices to clients
- Acted as process server, general clerical duties, including typing, answering phone calls, scheduling court hearings, appointments, and depositions.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE -
FORTIS COLLEGE
01.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
01.2003
Skills
- Proven customer service record
- Extensive organizational and communication skills
- Capable of maintaining proper inventory levels
- Adept at staff training and development
- Skilled at identifying customer's needs based on request
- Able to quickly adapt to changing situations
Timeline
Commercial Manager
Advance Auto Parts
02.2023 - 04.2024
Store Manager
Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 02.2023
STORE MANAGER
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS
10.2014 - 06.2021
PARTS SALES MANAGER
AUTOZONE
01.2010 - 02.2012
LEGAL ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY JOSEPH KEITH RODGERS
01.2006 - 03.2009
ASSOCIATE DEGREE -
FORTIS COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY