Customer relations Communicating goals so everyone understands them and their role in achieving them Management/Leadership Job efficiency Time Management 25 years in the truck service industry
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Advisor
Peterbilt of St. Louis
Cahokia Heights Sauget, IL
04.2023 - 03.2024
Upsold additional products or services when appropriate.
Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.
Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
Inspected vehicles for needed repairs or maintenance services and advised customers accordingly.
Followed up with existing customers regarding past services performed on their vehicles.
Ensured that all customer inquiries were handled promptly and accurately.
Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
Managed incoming calls from potential customers looking for quotes or information about services provided at the dealership.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
Assistant Service Manager
Travel Centers of America
Troy, IL
12.2022 - 03.2023
Assigned tasks to technicians based on their skill level and experience.
Analyzed data from previous repair jobs to identify trends in common problems or malfunctions that could be addressed proactively.
Resolved escalated customer complaints in a timely manner while keeping customers informed throughout process.
Provided oversight for staff of technicians, ensuring productivity and quality standards were met.
Managed inventory levels for parts used in repairs, ordering new parts as needed.
Service Foreman
Truck Centers Inc.
Saint Louis, MO
02.2022 - 01.2023
Supervised a team of 8-10 service technicians while providing direction, motivation, support, and feedback as needed.
Reviewed invoices from vendors for accuracy prior to submission for payment.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
Created work orders based on customer requests and assigned them to appropriate technicians.
Provided up to date progress on work in progress.
Service Advisor
Gateway Truck & Refrigeration
Collinsville, IL
02.2019 - 11.2019
Scheduled and assigned technicians to repair orders
Prepared estimates, provided constant communication with customers while their truck was in the Service Department
Provided technical assistance to technicians by using the latest manufacturers information like service bulletins, warranty information, and recall information
Monitored technicians productivity and warranty recovery times
Contacted factory representatives to provided additional diagnostic and policy help if needed
Invoiced repair orders and secured payments
Service Foreman
Truck Centers, Inc.
Troy, IL
02.2011 - 11.2018
Company Overview: Freightliner Western Star Dealer
Directed technicians on customers needed repairs
Assisted customers with questions on needed repairs and provided customers with recommendations on factory periodic maintenance schedules
Prepared estimates, provided constant communication with customers while their equipment was in the Service Department and finalize invoices
Provided technical assistance to technicians by using the latest manufacturers information like service bulletins, warranty information, and recall information
Monitored technicians productivity and warranty recovery times
Freightliner Western Star Dealer
Service Foreman
Gateway Truck & Refrigeration
Collinsville, IL
07.2007 - 02.2011
Scheduled and assigned technicians to repair orders
Prepared estimates, provided constant communication with customers while their truck was in the Service Department
Provided technical assistance to technicians by using the latest manufacturers information like service bulletins, warranty information, and recall information
Monitored technicians productivity and warranty recovery times
Contacted factory representatives to provided additional diagnostic and policy help if needed
Service Foreman
Maverick Transportation
Madison, IL
03.2006 - 07.2007
Supervise technicians maintaining and repairing a fleet of tractors and trailers coming thru the Madison terminal
Tracked equipment maintenance schedules and assigned technicians work orders
Service Writer/Invoicer
Gateway Truck & Refrigeration
Collinsville, IL
07.2002 - 03.2006
Being the first customer contact ensuring all customer info and issues are correctly addressed
Schedule appointments and dispatching work orders to technicians
Addressed all customer concerns via phone, email and in person
Service Writer/Foreman
Truck Centers, Inc.
Troy, IL
12.1997 - 07.2002
Company Overview: Freightliner Western Star Dealer
Manage 8 to 10 technicians working 3 different shifts
Contact customers and provide estimates and receive authorization for repairs
Invoice repair orders and determine warranty claims
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