Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Director Porsche Mercedes BMW Audi Jaguar Landrover Aston Martin
Autoscope European Car Care
03.2022 - Current
VP Owner Service Director
RUF Porsche Auto Centre
11.2004 - 02.2022
Opened first exclusive RUF Porsche Dealership in the USA, Hiring and Training of all Personnel, Construction of Dealership, Business Development, Customer Service and Client Relations internal and external, Develop RUF Porsche Service and Parts Department, High Performance RUF, GMG and Manthey Tuning, Porsche RUF Manthey , GMG Upgrades , Porsche Marketing, Porsche Motorsports, Porsche Spec Racing Crew Chief and Owner, Ruf Porsche Management, McLaren, Ferrari and Maserati Service, Social Media, DE Porsche Driving Instructor, Social Media Manager Ruf Porsche Dealership profitable in second year, Top Google and Facebook Reviews
Assistant Service Manager Porsche
Porsche Store
09.1999 - 11.2004
Responsible for Customer Service both external and internal Customers, Labor Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring and Training new Employees, Porsche CSI, Business Development, won first Place Porsche Dealer Customer Service CSI Award 2 years in a row with 'The Porsche Store'
Service Advisor Porsche
Porsche
03.1996 - 09.1999
Sales and Service of Porsche Repair and Service
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Realschule Speicher -BGS Bonn - Speicher
07.1978
Skills
TRAINING (10 years)
ASE
AC
Suspension
German
Automotive Repair
Automotive Diagnostics
Sales
Management
Mechanical Knowledge
Vehicle Maintenance
Auto Service Management
Customer service (10 years)
Computer literacy
Training & development
Automotive service
Supervising experience
Leadership (10 years)
Market research
Negotiation
Social media management
Management (10 years)
Team management
Employee evaluation
Marketing
Human resources
English
Event Planning
Bilingual
QuickBooks
Multilingual
Public relations
Dealership
Microsoft Excel
Continuous improvement
Microsoft Outlook
Windows
Computer networking
Facebook Advertising
Project management
Recruiting
CRM Software
Technical sales
Digital Marketing
Branding
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Analytics
Mechanic Experience
Dealership experience
P&L Management (10 years)
Operations management
Email Marketing
Google Analytics
Service writing
Affiliate marketing
Sales Management
Content Creation
Customer service
Retail sales
Communication skills
Computer skills
Sports marketing
Auto estimating
Porsche Management and Service Advisor Schooling, ASE Certifications, Fluent in German and English, some Spanish, RUF Porsche Technical and Managment Training (10 years), AC Certified, Porsche Club Racing and Driver Instruction, Quickbooks, Alldata, Dunlop and Michelin Tire Training, WP Porsche M96 Engine Training Great Problem Solver and independent Thinker
Industry Awareness
Cross-functional Collaboration
Payroll and Budgeting
Team Leadership
Performance Analysis
Analytical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Decision Making
Staff Development
Conflict Resolution
Customer Relationship Management
Technical Expertise
Product Knowledge
Training and Mentoring
Operations Management
Community Relations
Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Imac
Driver's License
Languages
English
German
Assessments
Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 10/01/21, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
Sales skills, Proficient, 04/01/21, Influencing and negotiating with customers
Administrator/Accountant/Auto Parts supervisor at Sham European Car Maintenance CenterAdministrator/Accountant/Auto Parts supervisor at Sham European Car Maintenance Center