JOHN GARZA
Corpus Christi,Texas
Summary
Resourceful Parts Manager at Bay Ltd. with a proven track record in inventory management and team leadership. Achieved a 50.8% increase in sales as the Commercial Sales Manager at O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Known for critical thinking and a strong focus on safety, I excel in optimizing processes and enhancing customer satisfaction. Always willing to take on any task. I adapt quickly to new needs and policies. A successful leader with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager For Heavy Haul And Heavy Equipment
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Organized and maintained the parts warehouse for easy access and efficient workflow.
- Prepared detailed reports on parts department performance, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
- Managed the scheduling of deliveries to meet customer demands in a timely manner.
- Developed relationships with local auto parts suppliers in order to secure discounts on parts purchases.
- Advised customers on preventative maintenance schedules for their vehicles based on manufacturer recommendations.
- Assisted technicians in locating parts from vendors when needed for specific jobs.
- Verified that all required safety checks had been performed on vehicles before release to customers.
- Performed inspections of current construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
Assistant Manager
AutoZone
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Analyzed pricing trends to optimize cost savings.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Coordinated with service department to ensure availability of necessary parts for repairs.
- Monitored customer service standards and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Conducted complimentary battery checks, testing and wiper installations.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Collaborated with the sales team to support marketing and promotional activities.
- Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
Rigger
Zachry Group
Port Sulphur, LA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving cranes or other heavy equipment.
- Performed regular maintenance on cranes and related machinery.
- Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
- Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
- Maintained detailed records of lift plans, crane movements, loads lifted.
- Maintained accurate crane operator log books detailing seat time, jobs, locations, cranes used and daily hours.
Sales Associate
Corpus Christi Mitsubishi
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Analyzed customer needs to make suitable product recommendations and demonstrations.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submitting it to the dealership's finance office.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
- Maintained high referrals and consistent repeat business due to first-rate customer service standards.
- Salesmen of the month 2 times
Commercial Sales Manager
Oreilly's Auto parts
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managing My Commercial Fleet
- Taking Care Of Commercial Customers and assisting on front counters as needed
- Making manifest for incoming and outgoing parts to Dc's
- Handling Labor Claims
- Managing Inventory
- Overlooking Drivers
- Making Sure that customers were satisfied and got there parts in a timely manor was my priority
- My time as commercial manager saw an average of 50.8 % increase in sales and customers where satisfied
Scaffold Supervisor
Brock
Three Rivers, Texas
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Manual Labor Required to lift over 50lbs in awkward Positions at elevated heights, climbing and roping up material
- Work in extreme temperatures and unflattering weather and dangerous situations with hazardous material
- Planned procedures by determining construction requirements based on blueprints and specifications
- Updated records with required project details such as personnel and production data
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Managed site safety through improved training and inspection strategies
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
- Met challenging production schedules with strong attention to site conditions, team operations, and project demands
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Turner
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Manual Labor Required to lift over 50lbs in awkward positions at elevated heights, climbing and roping up material
- Work in extreme temperatures and unflattering weather and dangerous situations with hazardous material
- Planned procedures by determining construction requirements based on blueprints and specifications
- Updated records with required project details such as personnel and production data
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Managed site safety through improved training and inspection strategies
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
- Met challenging production schedules with strong attention to site conditions, team operations, and project demands
General Foreman
Brock
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Manual Labor Required to lift over 50lbs in awkward positions at elevated heights, climbing and roping up materials
- Work in extreme temperatures and unflattering weather and dangerous situations with hazardous materials present
- Planned procedures by determining construction requirements based on blueprints and specifications
- Updated records with required project details such as personnel and production data
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
- Managed site safety through improved training and inspection strategies
- Estimated material or worker requirements to complete jobs
- Met challenging production schedules with strong attention to site conditions, team operations, and project demands
Education
EMT-B -
Texas Ems Academy
Corpus Christi, Texas01.2021
Scaffold Builder -
Brock
Corpus Christi, Texas07.2019
High School Diploma -
Richard King High School
Corpus Christi, Texas05.2013
Skills
- EMT-B
- Ability to lead
- Ability to follow orders
- Ability to handle high stress
- Critical thinking
- High focus on safety
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Warehouse organization
- Customer service
- Effective communication
Timeline
Parts Manager For Heavy Haul And Heavy Equipment
Bay Ltd.
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
AutoZone
02.2024 - 06.2024
Rigger
Zachry Group
10.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Corpus Christi Mitsubishi
10.2022 - 10.2023
Commercial Sales Manager
Oreilly's Auto parts
01.2021 - 01.2023
Scaffold Supervisor
Brock
10.2019 - 08.2020
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Turner
09.2018 - 09.2019
General Foreman
Brock
08.2018 - 07.2019
EMT-B -
Texas Ems Academy
Scaffold Builder -
Brock
High School Diploma -
Richard King High School
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