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Overview
Work History
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Motorcycle Enthusiast
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Blake Slattery

SUNRISE,FL

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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Manager

Broward Motorsports Hollywood
10.2020 - Current
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in all powersports equipment.
  • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in powersports equipment.

Outside Sales Manager

Oxford Powersports.
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Finalized sales deals and contracts.
  • Visited clients to sell motorcycle products and apparel.
  • Followed up with customers about customer service.
  • Updated client accounts based on changing markets.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.

Parts Manager

Broward Motorsports Fort Lauderdale
05.2013 - 10.2018
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in powersports equipment.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.

Outside Sales Representative

Helmet House Inc
03.2006 - 11.2009
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face sales calls with business executives and directors throughout assigned territory.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
  • Negotiated terms and contracts with clients to maintain profitable sales.
  • Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings, and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
  • Exceeded monthly sales targets and quotas consistently.
  • Attended trade shows and conferences regularly to increase brand visibility.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Florida Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL
06.1992

Skills

  • Inventory Restocking
  • Goal Setting
  • Invoice Processing
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Stock Management
  • Sales Promotion
  • Ordering Parts
  • Promotional Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Forklift Operation

Motorcycle Enthusiast

Avid motorcycle rider for more than thirty-five years with a few years spent competing in AMACCS road-racing events. I enjoy touring on the motorcycle with many years traveling the southern states in the US. Attending group rides with clubs.

Timeline

Parts Manager

Broward Motorsports Hollywood
10.2020 - Current

Outside Sales Manager

Oxford Powersports.
10.2017 - 10.2020

Parts Manager

Broward Motorsports Fort Lauderdale
05.2013 - 10.2018

Outside Sales Representative

Helmet House Inc
03.2006 - 11.2009

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Florida Culinary Institute
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