Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Don Pizza

Motorcycle Professional
New Braunfels,TX

Summary

I am a highly motivated, goal oriented professional with a deep passion for motorcycles and the motorcycle riding community. I have well over 18 years of multi-line motorcycle dealership experience from sales manager, service manager parts department and internet sales . I am known for being able to diplomatically defuse most problems and situations that arise with laughter and compassion

Work History

Business Proprietor

Thunder Road Cycles
01.2010 - 11.2021

Owner /Operator Thunder Road Cycles Texas, then in New Mexico

established full sales, parts, service motorcycle shop

employing 8- 10 full time staff

Oil and Gas Enrichment Operator

Haliburton Energy Services
11.2007 - 03.2009
  • Completed tasks according to oil and gas production specifications and within established tolerances.
  • Operate and drive oil field equipment including oil production commerical trucks and machinery

Parts, Internet Sales

Alamo Cycleplex
01.2005 - 11.2007
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in multi-line motorcycle dealership Instrumental in opening internet parts and sales department

Sales Manager

Cycle City / Pacific Harley-Davidson
02.1984 - 10.1989
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Parts and Accessories

Fun Bike Center
05.1981 - 08.1984
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
  • Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
  • Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
  • Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts, and replacing with new ones.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.

Motorcycle Assembly /Mechanic

Honda West
02.1977 - 04.1981
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and drawings to assemble parts and products.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
  • Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
  • Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
  • Collaborated with other line workers and team members to assemble and repair parts.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and adjusted parts and components, keeping parts fully functional.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Applied Psychology

Saint Phillips Community College, San Antonio, TX

No Degree - Bussiness Adminstration

Hawaii Pacific College, Honolulu, HI
09.1987

Skills

    sales sales manager, parts,service, service advisor for large multi line motorcycle dealers in Hawaii, Texas, New Mexico, California and louisiana

Timeline

Business Proprietor - Thunder Road Cycles
01.2010 - 11.2021
Oil and Gas Enrichment Operator - Haliburton Energy Services
11.2007 - 03.2009
Parts, Internet Sales - Alamo Cycleplex
01.2005 - 11.2007
Sales Manager - Cycle City / Pacific Harley-Davidson
02.1984 - 10.1989
Parts and Accessories - Fun Bike Center
05.1981 - 08.1984
Motorcycle Assembly /Mechanic - Honda West
02.1977 - 04.1981
Saint Phillips Community College - Some College (No Degree), Applied Psychology
Hawaii Pacific College - No Degree, Bussiness Adminstration
Don PizzaMotorcycle Professional