Charles Farris
Alvin,Texas
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Specialist
ottos auto world
Alvin, TX
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Made recommendations to customers to promote brand effectiveness and product benefits.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
- Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
Maintenance Supervisor
Alvin ISD
Alvin, TX
02.2000 - 03.2018
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all production machinery.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Implemented new technologies that improved overall operational efficiencies within the department.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
Assistant Store Manager
Gateway Ace Hardware
Houston, TX
05.1991 - 08.2000
- Developed an effective system for tracking inventory levels, ensuring stock is available when needed.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate promotions, events, and special projects.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Implemented strategic marketing initiatives to drive revenue growth across multiple channels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
Alvin, TX05-1983
Skills
- Parts identification
- Stock control
- Parts documentation
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Returns processing
Timeline
Parts Specialist
ottos auto world
09.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Supervisor
Alvin ISD
02.2000 - 03.2018
Assistant Store Manager
Gateway Ace Hardware
05.1991 - 08.2000
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School