Operations leader with experience in customer relations, shop operations, inventory purchasing, and safety compliance. Known for staff training, budget analysis, and efficient decision-making in automotive service environments.
Overview
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41
years of professional experience
Work History
President, CEO
Keystone Auto and Tire Center
Abington, Pennsylvania
01.1980 - 12.2020
Directed Keystone Auto and Tire Center operations across service sales and customer care.
Supported tire service workflows, repair scheduling, and shop productivity standards.
Assisted with staff hiring, training, and daily team assignments.
Managed budgets, expenses, and purchasing processes for auto parts and tire inventory to optimize resource allocation.
Built customer relations through issue resolution and service follow-up.
Negotiated vendor contracts for tires, equipment, and maintenance supplies.
Enforced safety, compliance, and facility standards across shop operations.
Planned business strategy, growth goals, and long-term operational improvements.
Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
Collaborated with staff members to ensure operational efficiency of the organization.
Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
Developed and executed strategic business plan to attain assigned metrics.
Managed staff hiring, training, and daily team assignments.
Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
Provided leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with employees, executives and other stakeholders.
Coordinated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences to align organizational goals and priorities.
Evaluated financial statements and forecasts to inform program development and enhance organizational policies.
Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with company goals.
Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as IT maintenance or event catering.
Determined performance goals and offered tactics for achieving milestones.