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Dagoberto Salas Jr.

Aurora,IL

Summary

Passionate and skilled professional seeking a fulfilling role to utilize my skills. I thrive in collaborative environments, solving problems and making a positive impact. Committed to delivering exceptional results and consistently striving for excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Technician

City of Naperville
09.2021 - Current
  • As a parts technician for the City of Naperville my job consists of many tasks
  • One is inventory, checking inventory daily on our Lube room, Tire room and Battery room to make sure we have what we need in stock for the Naperville Fleet
  • I also run weekly inventory reports to ensure our inventory is accurate
  • This is essential for us to have parts on the shelf to be installed by our technicians quickly and efficiently
  • Another is finding, locating, and ordering parts for our techs to repair Naperville Fleet vehicles in a timely manner
  • I deal with many different vendors on a daily basis
  • Also, I'm in charge of keeping three fuel sites up and running
  • If there is a problem with one of these fuel sites, we are usually able to fix the problem ourselves
  • I am also on standby in case there is a problem with these fuel sites every other weekend
  • There are other miscellaneous tasks that come with the job
  • A few times a week I will need to unload pallets from trucks using our forklift
  • I also get parts for operators from different departments like chemicals or hard parts when they walk in
  • I really enjoy being a parts technician and working with the people here as well

Utility Engineer

School District 129
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • As a utility engineer we go through checklist daily to ensure our schools are in great shape
  • We take care of some of the maintenance in the building as well as cleaning and keeping the schools neat and organized
  • Everyday is a different task such as moving, fixing, or building furniture throughout the building for our staff and students
  • Considering when I worked here, we were in a pandemic we took disinfecting and sanitizing extra serious
  • We used disinfecting spray guns throughout the building and especially on high touch surfaces

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
10.2017 - 10.2020

My responsibilities include meeting or exceeding goals

  • Such as daily sales goals for retail and commercial departments and maintain a 30% gross profit
  • Monitoring and responding to emails throughout the day
  • I also oversee a team of 13 people, which includes delegating and holding them accountable when they are not performing
  • We hit our goal of becoming a $1.5 million store by years end, which exceeded our goal of $1.3 million
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.

Commercial Accounts Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Assist commercial customers with their parts needs and collect payments
  • Train others in using the P.O.S system to look up parts and better help our customers
  • Meet daily personal sales goals
  • Visit commercial customers on a weekly basis to ensure availability, service, and delivery times are excellent

Store Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Recruited to run day to day operations
  • Excellent customer service not only being executed by me but also by my team
  • Training our new team members and helping when there is opportunity for improvement and how to accomplish said improvement
  • Neatness, organization and making sure the shelves are fully stocked were a huge part of the business to drive sales and bring in more customers through our doors
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory accordingly, preventing stockouts of popular items.

Assistant Store Manager

Carquest Auto Parts
10.2013 - 10.2015
  • Taking care of our commercial and retail customers
  • Also assisting in dispatching drivers to make their deliveries
  • Stock shelves and pull parts for our customers daily
  • Complete any tasks assigned by the store manager
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.

Counter Person

Carquest Auto Parts
07.2013 - 10.2013
  • As a counterperson the number one goal was customer satisfaction, every customer every time
  • From helping them find the correct part they needed to installing wipers/light bulbs and helping diagnose the problem
  • This position also included printing and replacing price labels while maintaining a clean and organized store
  • Stocking was very important to make sure we have the parts our customers need and be able to locate and deliver the part in a timely manner
  • A very important lesson I learned in this position was that working as a team and being on the same page went a long way and made for a great work environment to provide the very best customer service possible

Delivery Driver

Carquest Auto Parts
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • My duties were to deliver parts to auto repair shops
  • As a driver, when I delivered parts, it was very important to have a great attitude and fulfill the customers' demands
  • This position also included writing up customers returns and make sure they received the proper credit
  • I also stocked and organized parts by category daily
  • Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 50 miles from home location.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

High school diploma - Honors Classes, AP Classes

East Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
05.2012

Skills

  • Detail oriented
  • Problem solver
  • Persistent
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Power Point
  • Quick learner of inventory systems
  • Computer skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Activities

I enjoy brightening people's days and I'm driven to make a difference. Committed to delivering high-quality work promptly. Also, I enjoy staying active through regular workouts and playing sports. Learning new skills and activities as well.

Languages

English-Fluent
Spanish-Fluent

Certification

  • ASE Parts Certification
  • City of Naperville Certified Forklift Operator
  • City of Naperville Fall Prevention Competent Person Certification


Interests

  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Electronics and Circuit Building
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Gym Workouts
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Music
  • Playing Sports
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Reading
  • Writing and Reading Sports Articles

Timeline

Parts Technician

City of Naperville
09.2021 - Current

Utility Engineer

School District 129
11.2020 - 09.2021

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
10.2017 - 10.2020

Commercial Accounts Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2017 - 10.2017

Store Manager

O'Reilly Auto Parts
10.2015 - 05.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Carquest Auto Parts
10.2013 - 10.2015

Counter Person

Carquest Auto Parts
07.2013 - 10.2013

Delivery Driver

Carquest Auto Parts
04.2013 - 07.2013

Some College (No Degree) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Northern Illinois University

High school diploma - Honors Classes, AP Classes

East Aurora High School
Dagoberto Salas Jr.