DALE MCGARRY
Hudsonville
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
KOOL CHEVROLET
11.2011 - Current
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions and customer data in computer systems
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, including active listening, problem solving and communication
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently
- Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Automotive Parts Consultant
Saturn OF GRAND RAPIDS
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently
- Utilized computer systems for ordering, tracking, invoicing, and reporting activities
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with clients or colleagues both verbally and written
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs and service orders
- Ordered necessary parts from vendors according to established procedures
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accuracy of stock records while maintaining desired levels of supply chain operations
- Performed data entry tasks in a timely manner, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality control standards
- Conducted regular audits of physical inventory, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
911 Call Taker
LIFE EMS
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Answered emergency and non emergency calls
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs
- Scheduled non emergency transfers from one facility to another
- Provided accurate instructions on how to perform CPR or administer first aid when necessary
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities while responding quickly and accurately to 911 calls
- Utilized effective communication skills to provide assistance and support to callers in emergency situations
Automotive Parts Consultant
Saturn OF GRAND RAPIDS
09.1994 - 04.2007
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently
- Utilized computer systems for ordering, tracking, invoicing, and reporting activities
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with clients or colleagues both verbally and written
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs and service orders
- Ordered necessary parts from vendors according to established procedures
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accuracy of stock records while maintaining desired levels of supply chain operations
- Performed data entry tasks in a timely manner, meeting tight deadlines while maintaining quality control standards
- Conducted regular audits of physical inventory, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allendale High School
Allendale, MI09.1994
Skills
- Organized
- Critical Thinking
- Driven
- Problem Solving
- Dependability and Honesty
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer service orientation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Goal setting
- Task prioritization
- Time management
Accomplishments
Graduate of the Grand Rapids Citizens Police Academy, 2025
Graduate of the Kent County Citizens Police Academy, 2024
Graduate of the Ottawa County Citizens Police Academy, 2024
Certification
- CPR/BLS, Life EMS, Grand Rapids, MI, 03/01/23
- CPR/BLS, Life EMS, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/01/21
- Emergency Dispatch, AMR Ambulance, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/01/07
Timeline
Consultant
KOOL CHEVROLET
11.2011 - Current
Automotive Parts Consultant
Saturn OF GRAND RAPIDS
09.2008 - 10.2011
911 Call Taker
LIFE EMS
05.2007 - 09.2008
Automotive Parts Consultant
Saturn OF GRAND RAPIDS
09.1994 - 04.2007
- CPR/BLS, Life EMS, Grand Rapids, MI, 03/01/23
- CPR/BLS, Life EMS, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/01/21
- Emergency Dispatch, AMR Ambulance, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/01/07
High School Diploma -
Allendale High School
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