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David D. Coda

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Meticulous individual, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. over 25 years industry experience including

management. Responsive team leader with strong fixed operations background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Manager

East Valley Nissan
Mesa, AZ
04.2018 - Current
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Reduced process lags, managing daily parts operations such as fulfilling service requests, generating orders, tracking inventory and maintaining profit margins.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.

Automotive Service Advisor

Autonation Honda of Chandler
Chandler, AZ
04.2014 - 04.2018
  • List customer concerns and ask additional questions to diagnose current problems.
  • Verify current vehicle warranty coverage and explain fee structures.
  • Prepare accurate and detailed repair orders that describe customer concerns, known issues, and likely causes along with services and repairs required.
  • Maintain high levels of customer service at all times and maintained
  • consistently high C.S.I of 95% or higher every month.
  • Continuously increase knowledge of dealer services, fees, and vehicle repair needs.
  • Update customer records in system with latest mileage, service, and repair information.
  • Develop and write up repair estimates and keep customers informed.

Automotive Service Advisor

Honda of Superstition Springs
Mesa, AZ
02.2010 - 04.2014

List customer concerns and ask additional questions to diagnose current problems.
Verify current vehicle warranty coverage and explain fee structures.
Prepare accurate and detailed repair orders that describe customer concerns, known issues, and likely causes along with services and repairs required.
Maintain high levels of customer service at all times by taking care of customers’ needs while in the dealership or with loner cars for more extensive repairs.
Continuously increase knowledge of dealer services, fees, and vehicle repair needs.
Update customer records in system with latest mileage, service, and repair information.
Develop and write up repair estimates and keep customers informed of changes.

Service Manager

Superstition Harley-Davidson
Apache Junction, AZ
01.2006 - 02.2010

Managed a service department consisting of eleven technicians and Four Service Advisors
Scheduled technicians to meet repair service appointments, assisting with daily work routines
Maintained a safe and clean service environment, while maintaining all equipment and the facility with minimal capital outlay
Maintained customer relations to ensure long term growth in sales and profits and retained customer satisfaction by ensuring the delivery of quality work
Maintained purchasing accounts and met budget objectives
Provided cost estimates for mechanical repairs, accessories, tire sales and associated sales
Performed as Assistant Store Manager in absence of Store Manager
Exceeded goals in the area of sales gross by 28%
Increased customer base and retention

Education

Associate of Science - Automotive technology

Lakewood High School / West Shore Vocational
Lakewood OH

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Self-motivated
  • Process implementation
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Data management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Extremely organized
  • Team liaison
  • Staff development

Timeline

Parts Manager

East Valley Nissan
04.2018 - Current

Automotive Service Advisor

Autonation Honda of Chandler
04.2014 - 04.2018

Automotive Service Advisor

Honda of Superstition Springs
02.2010 - 04.2014

Service Manager

Superstition Harley-Davidson
01.2006 - 02.2010

Associate of Science - Automotive technology

Lakewood High School / West Shore Vocational
David D. Coda