Ashton Turner
Tomball ,TX
Summary
Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Collision Estimator
Galson Auto & Body Shop
Cypress, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely collision repair estimates.
- Enhanced client trust with thorough explanations of repair recommendations and costs.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to negotiate fair settlements for vehicle repairs.
- Developed strong relationships with local auto parts suppliers for expedited delivery and cost-effective pricing.
- Minimized downtime by coordinating with technicians and parts suppliers for efficient scheduling of repairs.
- Coordinated with customers, insurers, and other departments to ensure timely completion of vehicle repairs.
Parts Manager
Tomball Collision
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in automotive equipment.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
Parts Manager
Service King
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in automotive equipment.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
Owner
Turner Powder Coating And Engraving
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
Education
Klein Oak High School
05.2004
Skills
- Return Processing
- Staff Training
- Customer Relations
- Ordering Parts
- Managing Parts
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Invoice Processing
- Vehicle Inspection
- Insurance Negotiation
- Damage Assessment
- Repair Planning
- Estimating Techniques
- Supplemental Estimating
- Claims Processing
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auto Collision Estimator
Galson Auto & Body Shop
01.2024 - Current
Parts Manager
Tomball Collision
08.2023 - 01.2024
Parts Manager
Service King
03.2021 - 08.2023
Owner
Turner Powder Coating And Engraving
06.2017 - 03.2021
Klein Oak High School
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