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Christopher Kaiser

Fairview,TN

Summary

Seasoned customer-oriented Service Technical/Parts Manager with over 20 ears of experience in business operations and sales support to drive profitability and increase customer satisfaction. Highly Skilled in driving strategic results through extensive expertise in customer service, inventory control, cost savings and staff management. Resourceful leader with solid background in all aspects of operations and customer service.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Engineer/Parts Manager

Fab-Line Machinery, LLC
Fairview , TN
09.2012 - Current

[Overview]

Used extensive technical, customer management and training skills to help the company achieve:

  • year over year growth
  • high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
  • increased profitability for installation and on going service and maintenance of complex press brake machines utilizing complex software to run machines.

[Details]

  • Extensive customer contact through Phone Support, Installation and service calls of Baykal Press brakes and shears.
  • Supported sales efforts by performing demos for potential and existing customers.
  • Delivered training seminars for existing customer and their employees.
  • Traveled extensively throughout the United States and Mexico to visit and support our customers.
  • Provided strategic and operational support in relocating corporate office to Fairview Tennessee.
  • Assumed responsibility for the parts area to implement new inventory and accounting software and increasing profitability and customer satisfaction with parts procurement.
  • Operational support in building Maintenance and compliance to meet local code requirements.
  • Managing and training service staff to meet strategic goals for timely service calls, high customer satisfaction and increased profitability.
  • Inventory management and accounts receivable tracking.
  • Produce Profitability reports for all parts and service transactions.

President

Certified Machienry Services, Inc.
Elgin , IL
10.1998 - 08.2012

[Overview]

Launched Certified Machinery Services,Inc. A customer centric repair and maintenance company for complex Turret Punch Press machines. Achieved year after year growth and profitability, high levels of customer satisfaction and a 99% customer retention rate.

[Details]

  • Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Administered day-to-day accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer service.
  • Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
  • Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.
  • Integrated marketing and sales strategies with business development and operational leadership plans.
  • Managed company key accounts to promote ongoing project profitability and superior customer satisfaction.

MachineryService Technician

Fin-Power International
Schaumburg , IL
06.1993 - 10.1998
  • Started as Shop Forman Assisting in Pre-Installations and testing of purchased machinery prior to shipping to customer.
  • Temporary placement to field service to fill vacancy. Performed the following Installations, Service calls
  • Moved in house after two years. Worked at the Customer Service desk Handling Service calls from customers and technicians. Was Parts Department Liaison, Later subbed as Service Coordinator as needed.

Education

Gunner's Mate "C" School

United States Navy
Great Lakes, IL
05.1985

Skills

  • Invoice Processing
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Stock Management
  • SAP Understanding
  • Customer Relations
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Vendor Relations
  • Procuring parts for complex installations
  • Customer Service
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Highly Skilled in Conflict Resolution and Critical Thinking
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Problem Resolution, Maintenance & Repair of sophisticated machinery
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Skilled at onsite Training & Development
  • MS Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Management

Timeline

Service Engineer/Parts Manager

Fab-Line Machinery, LLC
09.2012 - Current

President

Certified Machienry Services, Inc.
10.1998 - 08.2012

MachineryService Technician

Fin-Power International
06.1993 - 10.1998

Gunner's Mate "C" School

United States Navy
Christopher Kaiser