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Demetra Melgar

Chicago,Il

Summary

Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Relations Manager / Inventory Manager

Woodfield Lexus
02.2003 - Current
  • Determine plans for improvement and maintain ongoing scores against national goals via customer feedback evaluation
  • Reconcile month end ledgers along with supporting documentation with an aim to streamline body shop operations
  • Lead and control all aspects of Lexus certification program
  • Arrange events such as in-dealership training and new model consumer events
  • Evaluate CSI scores and employee's performances to gain desired outcomes.
  • Maintained 95.1% customer satisfaction level using detailed working knowledge of all areas of dealership.
  • Earned several rewards in recognition of outstanding performance.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.
  • Service Advisor / February 2003-June 2004
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.

Customer Relations Manager / Program Coordinator

McGrath Lexus Of Westmont
06.2000 - 02.2003
  • Estimated and finalized deals via collaboration with accounting department as well as validated losses and profits
  • Scrutinized and verified vehicle deals for accuracy and missing documents; interfaced with finance department
  • Wholly responsible for new/existing employees completing assessments and enrolling in classes with Lexus College, as well as supporting them to achieve their Lexus senior and master certification
  • Identified and resolved complex technical issues using appropriate course of action
  • Accurately processed vehicle sales tax, titles, and licenses
  • Formulated and steered paperwork and submission to lending institutions.
  • Executed and assisted with new computer software / technology for office.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and oversaw cashier / receptionist.
  • Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
  • Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and alternatives within appropriate timeframes and followed up to achieve resolution.

Assisted in event planning efforts for company gatherings, conferences, or workshops to enhance employee engagement and networking opportunities.

  • Produced and implemented customer satisfaction guarantee program which directly resulted an increase in sales.
  • Managed department call volume of [Number] calls per day and coordinated department schedules to maximize coverage during peak hours.

Office Administrator

Lexus / Toyota of Naperville
06.1992 - 02.1998
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Scrutinized and verified vehicle deals for accuracy and missing documents; interfaced with finance department
  • Estimated and finalized deals via collaboration with accounting department as well as validated losses and profits
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
  • Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.

Education

Customer Service & Product Knowledge -

University of Lexus College
Plano, TX

Skills

  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • Inventory Control & Logistics
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Exemplary Customer Service
  • Financial Management
  • Special Events
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Toyota/Lexus Dealer Daily based Manufacturer Software
  • Reynolds & Reynolds / Ignite
  • VinSolutions
  • Autobase
  • SABA
  • Cornerstone
  • ROME
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, & Power Point)
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

Master Certification for Customer Relationship Management

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Was selected by Lexus to be part of a national group of 8 Program Coordinators – PC Intel Group. Our group independently analyzed a new organizational system for further process improvement by managing multiple calls and evaluating trials. We later presented our findings at the 2019 Program Coordinator Conference.



Timeline

Customer Relations Manager / Inventory Manager

Woodfield Lexus
02.2003 - Current

Customer Relations Manager / Program Coordinator

McGrath Lexus Of Westmont
06.2000 - 02.2003

Office Administrator

Lexus / Toyota of Naperville
06.1992 - 02.1998

Customer Service & Product Knowledge -

University of Lexus College
Demetra Melgar