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Brad Watson

Spokane Valley,WA

Summary

Experienced Parts Manager with expertise in parts organization, purchasing, and delivery management. Skilled repair technician proficient in vehicle maintenance and repairs. Demonstrates strong leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving skills. Bringing 24 years of progressive experience in the automotive industry to drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Counter Person

Wendle Motors
02.2025 - Current

• Collaborated with technicians and advisors to ensure timely delivery of necessary repair parts.


• Execute parts sales at the retail counter.


• Upheld high standards of cleanliness and order in the department.


• Calculated costs for repair services.

Parts Cordinator/Body Tech Assistant

Gerber Collision
04.2024 - 04.2025

• Maintained cleanliness and organization in the parts department.

• Managed processing of invoices and returns.

• Assisted body technicians in disassembling and assembling vehicles.


• Conducted small-scale body repair tasks.

Parts Manager/Technician

Porsche Spokane
07.2018 - 12.2023
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, body shops and our service department.
  • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Conducted maintenance and tire services on Porsche vehicles.

Estimator/Service Advisor

AutoNation Collision/Chevrolet
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Educated customers regarding regular maintenance protocols to preserve vehicle condition.
  • Examined service history and provided initial inspection of vehicle to identify issues.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.

Parts Counter/Technician

Porsche Spokane/George Gee
07.1999 - 05.2014
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
  • Stocked and managed automobile parts. Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
  • Conducted maintenance and repair tasks. on Porsche and German vehicles.
  • Achieved bronze certification after. attending Porsche factory training.

Education

Completed The 2 Year Automotive Program - Automotive

Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA

High School Diploma -

University High School
Spokane Valley, WA
06.1997

Skills

  • Ordering Parts
  • Project Management
  • Quality Standards
  • Microsoft Word
  • Invoice Processing
  • Inventory Management
  • Managing Parts
  • Profits and Losses Tracking
  • Familiar with CDK

Certification

Porsche bronze level technition certification.


ASE certified in brakes and steering/suspension.

Timeline

Parts Counter Person

Wendle Motors
02.2025 - Current

Parts Cordinator/Body Tech Assistant

Gerber Collision
04.2024 - 04.2025

Parts Manager/Technician

Porsche Spokane
07.2018 - 12.2023

Estimator/Service Advisor

AutoNation Collision/Chevrolet
06.2014 - 07.2018

Parts Counter/Technician

Porsche Spokane/George Gee
07.1999 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

University High School

Completed The 2 Year Automotive Program - Automotive

Spokane Community College