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Caitlin McLeod

Ashville,OH

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and high-tier communication skills, honed at Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. A strong background in effectively managing service operations and fostering long-term client relationships. Highly self-managed/motivated and adaptable with excellent judgement and decision making skills. Exceptional in dispute resolution pertaining to both clientele and within organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cadillac Concierge

Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
12.2020 - 12.2024

Once promoted to 'Cadillac Concierge,' my scope of focus broadened to include specialized service and treatment for our luxury brand clients, as well as a more supervisory role within the department.

In addition to all existing responsibilities encompassed by the standard 'Advisor' role, my enhanced duties included:


Directing the scheduling of drivers and shuttle services for the entire department.

• Manager/Primary User of the corporate Uber account to satisfy surplus transportation needs, clients who require more flexibility for transport and deliveries.

Streamlining management processes for the vehicle 'Collect & Deliver' program.

Adopting, improving, and maintaining the majority of our most valued clients' business profiles.

Guiding other advisors in conflict resolution.

• Assisting the manager in completing tasks when needed, i.e., vacation, illness, etc.

Service Advisor

Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
09.2005 - 12.2024
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.
  • Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs, recommending appropriate services to customers.
  • Coordinated effectively with technicians, other advisors, management, and support staff, ensuring seamless communication throughout the entire service process.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed, ensuring accuracy in billing and warranty claims processing.
  • Assisted in training new Service Advisors, sharing best practices for effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Reduced vehicle downtime by streamlining collaboration with the parts department.
  • Reduced wait times with efficient coordination of service tasks among technicians.
  • Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
  • Achieved high customer ratings by consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of service advising.
  • Promoted additional services based on individual customer needs, increasing overall revenue without compromising integrity or trustworthiness.
  • Contributed to team goals by proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements within the service department.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints diplomatically and efficiently.
  • Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and enhance expertise.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided.
  • Enhanced productivity levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Became primary liason between our various businesses and departments and effectively resolved various issues to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Offered assistance and participated in other departments' tasks when additional help was useful, i.e., biannual parts inventory, appointment scheduling.
  • Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.

• Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.

Service Appointment Coordinator

Kennedy Ford
09.2001 - 07.2005
  • Monitored technician workload distribution, making adjustments as needed to maintain balance across the team.
  • Contributed to increased revenue by upselling additional services and maintenance packages during scheduling calls.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize appointment scheduling processes, resulting in improved operations efficiency.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, fostering loyalty and promoting referral business from satisfied customers.
  • Reduced no-show rates by implementing a system of courtesy reminder calls and follow-up communications.
  • Mitigated scheduling conflicts by proactively identifying potential issues and offering alternative solutions to customers.
  • Accurately logged completed services in database systems for comprehensive maintenance history documentation.
  • Collaborated with sales team to facilitate smooth transitions from vehicle purchase to initial servicing appointments.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently scheduling and confirming service appointments.
  • Elevated overall quality of customer care by regularly soliciting feedback and implementing improvements based on client input.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

Grocery Clerk

A&P/Metro, The Barn
06.1998 - 09.2002

• Selected for cross-training across multiple departments after initial cashier role.

• Provide friendly and efficient service.

• Managed till count with accuracy.

• Safe food preparation and packaging.

• Operated and maintained diverse food processing equipment including slicers, meat packaging conveyors, tenderizers, grinders, and knives.

• Managed processing of live seafood.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Park School
Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Skills

  • Highly adaptable
  • Strong work ethic
  • Effective problem solving
  • Excellent multitasking
  • Proactive attitude
  • Team player mentality
  • Exceptional communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution
  • Vendor interaction
  • Team supervision
  • Effective decision making
  • Quality assurance
  • Advanced time management
  • Superior organization
  • Efficient resourcefulness
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Upselling proficiency
  • Time management
  • Project oversight
  • Decision-making
  • Sales
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Conflict resolution expertise

Timeline

Cadillac Concierge

Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
12.2020 - 12.2024

Service Advisor

Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
09.2005 - 12.2024

Service Appointment Coordinator

Kennedy Ford
09.2001 - 07.2005

Grocery Clerk

A&P/Metro, The Barn
06.1998 - 09.2002

Highschool Diploma -

Queen Elizabeth Park School
Caitlin McLeod