Overview
Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
StoreManager

Eddie Newman

Peoria,AZ

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with a proven track record at Masterwerks Automotive, excelling in team leadership and customer service. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic process improvements and effective staff training. Skilled in inventory management and fostering positive customer relations, ensuring a seamless service experience and high satisfaction levels.

I have 38 years experience as a service manager and service advisor. I am 55 years old and looking for place to retire from in the future.

Work History

Store Manager

Masterwerks Automotive
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability.
  • Developed staff training programs to enhance team performance and customer service skills.
  • Implemented process improvements resulting in more efficient workflow and reduced operational delays.
  • Oversaw scheduling and labor management to align staffing with peak business hours.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.

Store Manager

Knudsens Automotive
05.2020 - 01.2022

Wrote service managed all aspects of the service dept.

Service Manager

Toyota of Lompoc
02.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed daily service operations, ensuring high-quality customer interactions and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated service appointments, optimizing technician schedules to improve efficiency.
  • Trained and mentored new service staff, fostering skills in customer service and technical knowledge.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in the service department.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining the dealership's reputation for excellent service.
  • Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies, ensuring availability for timely repairs and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.

Service Advisor

Santa Maria Dodge Chrysler Jeep
08.2012 - 02.2016
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns efficiently.
  • Coordinated vehicle maintenance schedules to optimize service workflow and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Utilized dealership management software to track service orders and maintain accurate records.
  • Collaborated with technicians to ensure timely completion of repairs and services for customers.

Education

Associate Of General Studies -

Santa Maria High
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Store operations
  • Customer service management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Store opening and closing
  • Team leadership
  • Friendly and positive
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Inventory management
  • Retail inventory management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Employee training
  • Inventory control
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Goals and performance
  • Team building and leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Operations management
  • Leadership development
  • Supply ordering
  • Policies and procedures
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff management
  • Sales expertise
  • Employee scheduling
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic thinker
  • Operations
  • Customer response

Timeline

Store Manager

Masterwerks Automotive
01.2022 - Current

Store Manager

Knudsens Automotive
05.2020 - 01.2022

Service Manager

Toyota of Lompoc
02.2016 - 01.2020

Service Advisor

Santa Maria Dodge Chrysler Jeep
08.2012 - 02.2016

Associate Of General Studies -

Santa Maria High
Eddie Newman