Supervise and direct all activities necessary to maintain a profitable and well-regarded Main Shop operation
30+ direct reports of operational staff
Oversee and drive day-to-day production schedules and operational activities in accordance with business goals and objectives
Oversee production to meet KPI’s for a profitable department
Collaborates cross-functionally with sales and marketing management teams to refine and improve current processes for better efficiency, enabling all to provide a superior customer experience.
Oversee performance for all main shop technicians to include evaluations, HTCP, HTAP and safety
Provided guidance on best practices related to customer service processes.
Responsible for supervisory administrative duties including time cards, PTO requests, performance evaluations, etc. for all direct reports.
Oversee construction industry repairs in San Diego to include working with PSSRs, techs, industry reps and the parts department to improve efficiency and profitability
Interfaces with customers to understand their needs and facilitate a relationship that promotes a partnership between Hawthorne and the customer
Maintain timely and professional communication with Customers
Supervise and promote all safety policies with a special emphasis on the Big 3 culture topics with technicians
Ensure that all safety and continuous improvement (CI board) meetings are conducted in a timely manner with follow-up by the appropriate departments and technicians
Oversee all aspects of WIP for the Main Shop
Develop and implement procedures to minimize flat rate variance, rework, and policy
Oversee technician productivity and efficiency
Manage the selection, training, and development of all personnel
Work collaboratively with company leaders to implement new procedures to improve efficiency and quality
Oversee all equipment and tooling for timely repairs and upkeep
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Coordinated with other departments to resolve customer complaints promptly and effectively.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Resolved escalated customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining high satisfaction ratings.
Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss goals and objectives.
Addressed areas that needed improvement and observed team's performance.
Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
Service Manager/Operations Manager
Clear Expectations
09.2021 - 10.2022
Oversees the performance of site and operational staff
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual Sales budget for San Diego
Oversee customer experience and account management in San Diego
Hire, train and onboard all employees for San Diego
Sales support for our Texas, Orange County, and Inland Empire
Main contact for San Diego Region employee concerns
Main contact for our San Diego region in sales for equipment upgrades and service
Directs 20+ phone and in-person inquiries daily
Manages payroll for 17 employees
Direct contact for resolving any complaints from our clients
Vast knowledge in all company procedures, policies, and protocol
Organize daily tasks for 17 service and repair technicians
Schedule and maintain calendar for repairs, bids, and warranty calls
Provide support to our vendors on day-to-day operations to make sure all warranty calls are being handled and processed correctly
Manages 650+ accounts throughout San Diego County and Orange County
In constant communication with our distributors to ensure our parts are in the correct PO
Build and maintain relationships with vendors
Directs the performance and efficiency of company’s personnel
Certifies cost effective, efficient, and traceable movement of company products
Oversees and implements labor rates/labor costs for San Diego Region
Develop Marketing plans to create more business for the company
Oversees monthly, quarterly, and yearly profit/loss Margins.
North America Service Manager
Nixon Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2021
KPI focused on reporting daily, weekly, and monthly
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Work Order, Member and Support systems
Global quality reporting for all Nixon Regions, EUR, AUS, Japan, and Hong Kong
Managed Service Center move to companies’ new location
Maintain a strong leadership role in large cross-functional groups to achieve project goals and deadlines
This includes conducting all the team meetings, gate reviews, and off-line communications necessary for progress
Provide On-boarding training and resources for all service technicians
Management of the Custom & Engraving program throughout North America
Project management with incoming engraving/custom watches
Back fill for Customer Service Manager
Responsible for day-to-day operations
Cube and SQL reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year performances
Inventory management of all three locations for all components
Own the service and warranty customer experience by adhering to turnaround times and carrying out additional initiatives that will leave a great impression of the brand with Nixon consumers
Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective repair service experiences
Work closely with the customer service team to make sure customer repair service needs are clearly communicated and met
Set clear productivity goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
Distribute tasks to department employees and assign work based on skills and efficiency
Assure proper repair order flow to maximize productivity
Maintain effective labor to productivity rates on a continuous basis
Provide training to ensure technicians can easily and independently evaluate and repair watches
Motivate, coach, and evaluate the performance of service department staff
Monitor payroll records for service department staff
Conduct weekly department meetings to discuss departmental successes and opportunities
Establish KPIs and produce regular productivity reports to provide visibility on order completion times, productivity rates, product performance, and expenses
Compile and report warranty activity to ensure product quality standards are met and service processes are following policies and procedures
Manage watch spare parts inventory and develop internal processes necessary to maintain a high level of accuracy and effectiveness
Remain current on new products and changes to existing products by establishing a close relationship with the Product department
Link the global Nixon service network by establishing a channel of regular communication and collaboration
Successfully execute special projects as needed
Order and control costs of departmental tools needed for watch repairs
Maintain a high level of Service Center cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and general appearance, while ensuring a safe working condition
Enforce OSHA requirements, procedures, and regulations.
Service Manager/Operations Manager
Clear Expectations
02.2017 - 10.2020
Oversees the performance of site and operational staff
Sales rep for our Texas, Orange County, Inland Empire and San Diego County regions
Main contact for employee concerns
Send out estimates to 650+ clients for plumbing, heater, control panel, pool eq set ups etc., repairs
Directs 20+ phone and in-person inquiries daily
Manages payroll for 17 employees
Direct contact for resolving any complaints from our clients
Vast knowledge in all company procedures and protocols
Manage and rearrange 40+ tasks or issues daily
Organize daily tasks for 17 service and repair technicians
Screen and review resumes as well as interview possible candidates for job openings
Schedule and maintain calendar for repairs, bids, and warranty calls
Provide support to executives on day-to-day operations to make sure all warranty calls are being handled and processed correctly
Assists with keeping inventory of our warranty parts
Manages 650+ accounts throughout San Diego County and Orange County
Enter warranty claims into Fluidra warranty claim center
In constant communication with our distributors to ensure our parts are in the correct PO
Build and maintain relationships with vendors (Fluidra, Hayward and Pentair)
Directs the performance and efficiency of company’s personnel
Certifies cost effective, efficient, and traceable movement of company products
Handle the screening process for potential employees, trains and oversee the training being done by the lead service technician
Develops the price list for repairs in San Diego County
Develop Marketing plans to create more business for the company
Oversees monthly, quarterly, and yearly profit/loss Margins.
Education
Business Administration, Business Management, Intermediate Excel, Accounting, Business Communication, E-commerce marketing, Law and environmental Business, Logistics and Business Analysis, Logistics Application of Enterprise resource Planning System -
SaddleBack College
01.2020
Bachelor of Science: Business -
California State University San Marcos
01.2012
Skills
Progress Monitoring
Management Experience
Workforce Planning
Outstanding Prioritization Skills
Employee Engagement
Understanding of Finances
Analyzing Problems
Marketing Sales Expertise
Staff Development
Bilingual in Spanish
Customer Retention
Nav Dynamics ERP system
Cross – Functional team collaboration
Labor Cost Control
Texada SalesLink
Texada ServiceLink
CAT Interact CRM software
Employee Scheduling
Communication
14 years of experience in the Service industry
Project Planning/Management
Organization and Time Management
Client Account Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Service Supervisor
Hawthorne CAT
11.2022 - Current
Service Manager/Operations Manager
Clear Expectations
09.2021 - 10.2022
North America Service Manager
Nixon Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2021
Service Manager/Operations Manager
Clear Expectations
02.2017 - 10.2020
Business Administration, Business Management, Intermediate Excel, Accounting, Business Communication, E-commerce marketing, Law and environmental Business, Logistics and Business Analysis, Logistics Application of Enterprise resource Planning System -