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Dorothy Gibson

Kansas City,MO

Summary

At D&S Automotive, Inc., excelled as a Manager by spearheading team performance improvements and enhancing customer satisfaction. Leveraged strong decision-making and operations management skills to streamline processes, achieving a notable increase in efficiency. Expert in customer service, adept at resolving issues, ensuring a high level of client retention and satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

D&S Automotive, Inc.
Liberty, MO
08.2011 - 01.2025
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed incoming calls efficiently by providing timely responses or directing them accordingly.
  • Scheduled appointments for service and repairs.
  • Processed invoices for payment and checked warranties for coverage eligibility.
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries about services offered.
  • Explained repair procedures and pricing options to customers in a clear manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions including payments received.
  • Ordered parts from suppliers as needed.
  • Processed payments from customers in accordance with company policies.
  • Courteously greeted customers and assisted with initiating service requests.
  • Scheduled repair work by assigning tasks to mechanics based on skills and availability.
  • Conferred with customers to understand service needs and write up accurate orders.
  • Presented accurate estimates to inform customers of service charges and expectations.
  • Discussed options with customers, helping each make optimal choices for individual needs.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Adjusted bills and refunded money to resolve customers' service or billing complaints.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Administrative Assistant/Secretarial

Dickinson Business School
Kansas City, MO
05-1987

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO
05-1986

Skills

  • Work prioritization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Operations management
  • Schedule preparation

Affiliations

  • Love spending time with my family
  • Swimming and boating in the summer
  • Travel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager

D&S Automotive, Inc.
08.2011 - 01.2025

Graduate Certificate - Administrative Assistant/Secretarial

Dickinson Business School

High School Diploma -

Oak Park High School
Dorothy Gibson