Christopher Foster
Newbury Park,CA
Summary
Proactive Product Specialist with advanced problem-solving skills and technical aptitudes. Effective at working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Established reputation as sharp technology expert when working with customers to identify and deploy solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Advisor
Simi Valley Chevrolet
Simi Valley, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Writing service orders and descriptions of problems and repairs
- Explaining repairs to customers
- Estimating the cost and time needed for repairs
- Translating customers’ repair problems into standard repair terminology
- Takes detailed notes about symptoms based on customer testimony
Leasing And Sales Consultant
Simi Valley Chevrolet
Simi Valley, CA
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Acted as a product specialist and consultant to new prospective automobile sales clients.
- Displayed and demonstrated product and emphasized features and benefits.
- Cultivated excellent long-term relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communication and facilitating solutions to address concerns
- Average Sales were between 12 to 15 cars per month.
- Prospect new business through internet leads, phone prospects, walk-ins and through networking to obtain referral
Store Manager
Restoration Hardware
Camarillo, CA
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed Staff of 20+ associates.
- Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service
- Managed payroll budgets, led inventory control programs.
Shipping/Receiving Manger and Sales Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Thousand Oaks, CA
07.2007 - 07.2013
- Scheduled inbound and outbound freight to comply with operations.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies
- Prepared accurate bills of lading for inbound and outbound freight
- Ensured all employees were fully trained in departmental safety and product knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Royal High School
Simi Valley, CASkills
- Detail-oriented
- Product specialist
- Analytical problem solver
- Sales experience
- Customer service-oriented
- Effective negotiator
- Critical and creative thinking
- Driving continuous improvement
Timeline
Service Advisor
Simi Valley Chevrolet
10.2019 - Current
Leasing And Sales Consultant
Simi Valley Chevrolet
05.2016 - 10.2019
Store Manager
Restoration Hardware
07.2013 - 05.2016
Shipping/Receiving Manger and Sales Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
07.2007 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Royal High School
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