Chris Cunningham
Automotive Parts Business owner
Cazenovia,NY
Summary
Talented Automotive Parts store Owner with more than 37 years of automotive experience, excellent customer service skills and industry knowledge. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising employees and sales teams.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
CUNNINGHAM AUTO SUPPLY INC
KIRKVILLE, NEW YORK
06.1987 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Managed inventory through computerized inventory control system.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School
Manlius, NY06.1985
Skills
- Team Oversight
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Training
- Client Service
- Customer Relations
- Bidding Process
- automotive diagnosing
- repairs as needed: brakes, oil, filters, lights, exhaust systems
- light body work as appropriate
Accomplishments
- I have owned and operated my independent automotive parts store for 37 years; starting it at the age of 19 yrs old.
- I have managed 150+ employees in my 37 years while learning and keeping up to date on industry standards.
- I raised my 2 children; both working at the parts store during their high school careers. Both having careers in the automotive field. My daughter as the first female service manager for a large dealership and my son now certified diesel mechanic. ( Very Proud dad).
hobbies
Dirt Car Racing has been my hobby since I was 16 years old.
** Street Stock division involved body fabrication, engine maintenance, rebuilding brake systems, electrical work.
** I raced a dodge and I was the only one in world of chevrolets I had to learn to be creative and make parts work/ retrofitting.
** Sportsman and Small Block modifieds racing engines, tire management, racing fuels, lubricants, etc.
** I have raced with my family in tow through out the US and Canada
Timeline
Owner/Operator
CUNNINGHAM AUTO SUPPLY INC
06.1987 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville-Manlius Senior High School
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