Devon Morgan
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking automotive professional with 30 years of automotive repair experience. Adept at maintaining inventory, keeping work areas clean and fabricating parts. Dedicated team player with superior work ethic and good problem-solving skills. Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Devon's Auto
06.2006 - Current
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions
- Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards
- Detected combustible gas and refrigerant leaks using special instruments
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services
- Conducted inspections and tests to verify safety and compliance with emissions limits
- Communicated with customers to explain estimates and provide expected delivery and repair timelines; addressed customer questions or concerns to enhance customer satisfaction
- Communicated advanced mechanical information to non-mechanical people in easy-to-understand terms
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
Merchandiser
Pepsico Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations
- Updated seasonal displays such as windows and mannequins to highlight current product lines
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items
- Organized appealing and engaging displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth
- Responsible for stocking all displays daily
- Fill all coolers and vendors daily
- Work product in back rooms of stores and condense back stock and keep these areas clean at all times
- Prepare damaged and outdated product for pickup and return to plant
- Securing, setting, and moving displays when required.
- Maximized floor space utilization by rearranging fixtures according to changing business needs and customer traffic patterns.
- Analyzed sales data to identify underperforming products or categories requiring targeted merchandising efforts for improved performance.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Menards
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
- Considered specific product requirements and accessibility when managing and organizing storage areas.
- Created effective communication channels between warehouse staff, management, and customers to address concerns promptly and maintain smooth operations.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Highway 101 Auto Salvage
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts
- Provided subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets
- Managed vendor relationships to support supply chain and maintain product quality
- Examined incoming shipments to verify quantity and quality, returning unacceptable shipments to suppliers for refunds or replacement
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Maywood
High School Diploma -
Wendell Phillips High School
07.2003
Skills
- Measurements and Calculations
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Vehicle Unloading and Loading
- Heavy Lifting
- Job Site Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Punctual and Dependable
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Merchandiser
Pepsico Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2021
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Devon's Auto
06.2006 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Menards
08.2003 - 05.2006
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Highway 101 Auto Salvage
08.2003 - 05.2006
Some College (No Degree) -
Lincoln Technical Institute - Maywood
High School Diploma -
Wendell Phillips High School
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