Summary
Work History
Education
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Languages
Interests
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Braden Smith

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Summary

Dynamic Parts Specialist with extensive experience at O'Reilly Auto Parts, excelling in customer service and parts identification. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance sales support through effective problem-solving and expert product knowledge. Skilled in ordering parts and maintaining organization, ensuring optimal inventory management and customer satisfaction.

Work History

Parts Specialist

Orilleys Auto Parts
  • Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
  • Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations.
  • Worked with vendors to place new orders, handle shortage and resolve defective parts issues.
  • Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
  • Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
  • Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
  • Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
  • Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.

Remodeling Carpenter

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  • Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.

Mechanic

Bradens Extreme Powersports
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blue Valley High School
Overland Park, KS
05-2026

Skills

  • Sales support
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Parts documentation
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Parts identification
  • Parts department organization
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Parts recommendation
  • Parts installation
  • Customer education
  • Ordering parts
  • Customer service
  • Cycle counting
  • Replacement parts identification
  • Welding

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Fishing
  • Welding
  • SXS Work and riding
  • Camping

Timeline

Parts Specialist

Orilleys Auto Parts

Remodeling Carpenter

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Mechanic

Bradens Extreme Powersports

High School Diploma -

Blue Valley High School
Braden Smith