James Lewis
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dedicated Parts Manager with proven expertise in automotive and marine industries. Increased operational efficiency and reduced costs through strategic inventory management and vendor relations. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Top Stone Mobile Media Blasting
Oakland Park, FL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Worked all through high school, first as an apprentice, rising to assistant manager by demonstrating outstanding levels of responsibility, productivity, punctuality and mechanical skills
Parts Manager
Florida Coastal Services
Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Excelled in procuring parts for service and preparing quotes for potential customers via quickbooks. Prepared materials needed for upcoming specific jobs as well as maintained inventory with stock parts. Communicated and negotiated pricing with wholesale vendors to achieve maximum profits.
Technician
Mavis Discount Parts
Broward and West Palm Beach, FL
- Excelled in general mechanical work, including oil change, tire rotation, brakes, battery diagnosis, timing belt change on various engines, and adept at the Mavis Way for service.
Technician
Elite Marine Air Conditioning
- Performed general maintenance of chillers and water maker systems, as well as troubleshooting and remediation of fan coil units systems.
Technician/Mechanic
Joe Kovack Automotive
Dave, FL
- Excelled in all general mechanical work, including oil change, tire rotation, brakes, battery diagnosis, timing belt change on various engines, fuel filter change, and 22 point car inspection. Five year clean driving record.
Sub-contractor
Comcast / United Cable
Delray, FL
- Cable service installation, trouble-shooting and disconnect services
Education
Broward College
Miramar, FloridaGeneral Automotive Certificate of Completion -
McFatter Technical Center
Dave, FLSkills
- Parts management
- Inventory control
- Parts ordering
- Inventory management
- Vehicle maintenance
- Supplier management
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Cost negotiation
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Top Stone Mobile Media Blasting
01.2006 - 01.2008
Sub-contractor
Comcast / United Cable
Technician/Mechanic
Joe Kovack Automotive
Technician
Elite Marine Air Conditioning
Technician
Mavis Discount Parts
Parts Manager
Florida Coastal Services
Broward College
General Automotive Certificate of Completion -
McFatter Technical Center