CRUZ SAINZ
Denver,CO
Summary
Automotive Parts Professional with 22 years of dedicated dealership experience within the Larry H. Miller network. Combines over a decade of parts counter expertise with a practical mechanical background to deliver high-accuracy inventory sourcing and elite shop support. Highly proficient in major Dealership Management Systems (DMS) including CDK and Tekion. Proven track record of optimizing parts department workflows, driving order accuracy, and maintaining excellent collaboration with service teams and wholesale clients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Advisor
LARRY H. MILLER DEALERSHIP
01.2014 - Current
- Utilized Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC) with CDK, Tekion, and Xtime for precise parts identification, ordering, and inventory tracking.
- Maintain strong catalog accuracy by leveraging automotive system knowledge to correctly fulfill complex mechanical, electrical, and maintenance parts requests on the first attempt.
- Collaborate closely with Service Advisors and shop foreman to streamline parts delivery, minimizing technician downtime and accelerating vehicle turnaround.
- Manage daily counter operations supporting internal shop technicians, retail walk-ins, and high-volume wholesale accounts.
- Navigated parts platforms and supplier networks (including OEM catalogs, NAPA, O'Reilly, and LKQ) to source hard-to-find components and manage backorders.
Automotive Technician / Shop Support Roles
LARRY H. MILLER DEALERSHIP
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Accumulated 10 years of dealership operations experience, progressing through roles as Used Car Technician, Lube Technician, and Service Porter/Lot Tech. Acquired practical knowledge of vehicle platforms and maintenance requirements, enhancing service department workflows.
- Diagnosed customer vehicles using dealership scan tools and service bay equipment.
- Repaired engines, brakes, suspension, and electrical systems for Larry H. Miller dealership customers.
- Performed factory-recommended maintenance on incoming service vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Edgewater, COSkills
- Dealership Systems: CDK
- Tekion
- Xtime
- ALLDATA
- Parts Platforms: OEM Catalogs
- NAPA
- O'Reilly Auto Parts
- AutoZone
- LKQ
- Core Competencies: Parts Sourcing & Logistics
- Order Accuracy Fulfillment
- Inventory Control
- Wholesale & Retail Counter Sales
- Customer & Technician Relations
- Order Accuracy Fulfillment
Personal Information
Title: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ADVISOR
Certification
- Mopar Parts Certification Experience (10 Years)
- Automotive Technical Background (Level 2 Automotive Repair)
Timeline
Parts Advisor
LARRY H. MILLER DEALERSHIP
01.2014 - Current
Automotive Technician / Shop Support Roles
LARRY H. MILLER DEALERSHIP
01.2004 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School