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JOHN HOOVER

New Castle,Pennsylvania

Summary

Seasoned and highly motivated Service Manager with 25 years automotive service experience. Empowering leader with a passion for developing teams with a focus on exceptional customer service and customer retention. Consistently high CSI scores providing guests with an exceptional experience every time.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

SERVICE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BILL MCCANDLESS FORD
05.2016 - 11.2023
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Developed department processes and procedures to boost customer satisfaction.
  • Developed customer loyalty programs to increase customer satisfaction.

SERVICE MANAGER

RON LEWIS FORD
03.2015 - 05.2016

Responsible for all aspects of service dept daily operations

  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

EVENING FOREMAN

FYDA FREIGHTLINER
01.2015 - 03.2015

Responsible for evening operations and closing facility at shifts end.

  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.

SERVICE MANAGER

BAGLIER MAZDA
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.

SERVICE MANAGER

ESPOSITO CDJR
08.2012 - 09.2013

Responsible for all aspects of service dept daily operations.

ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER

PHIL FITTS FORD
03.1998 - 08.2012
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
  • Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.

Education

High School Diploma -

NEW CASTLE SR HIGH
New Castle, PA

Skills

FORD MASTER CERTIFIED SERVICE MANAGER

FORD MASTER CERTIFIED WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR

FLEET ADMINISTRATOR

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Service Documentation
  • Culture Development
  • Customer Service
  • New Employee Hiring
  • Strategic Business Planning

Timeline

SERVICE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BILL MCCANDLESS FORD
05.2016 - 11.2023

SERVICE MANAGER

RON LEWIS FORD
03.2015 - 05.2016

EVENING FOREMAN

FYDA FREIGHTLINER
01.2015 - 03.2015

SERVICE MANAGER

BAGLIER MAZDA
09.2013 - 12.2014

SERVICE MANAGER

ESPOSITO CDJR
08.2012 - 09.2013

ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER

PHIL FITTS FORD
03.1998 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

NEW CASTLE SR HIGH
JOHN HOOVER