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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.

Qualified [Desired Position] with solid background in managing service operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Successfully led teams to streamline workflows and improve service delivery. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SERVICE MANAGER

LAKE VIEW FORD
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing streamlined service processes and staff training programs.
  • Enhanced team morale through regular recognition of exceptional performance and organizing team-building events.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.

SERVICE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BILL MCCANDLESS FORD
05.2016 - 11.2023

Responsible for service department operations of the automotive and medium truck shops.

Hired, trained and supervised staff to meet business goals.

Developed departmental processes and procedures so staff is more productive.

Met with customers to discuss service needs and provide a solution.

Closed and submitted warranty repairs to Ford Motor Co in a timely manner.

Developed aggressive advertising campaign with focus on monthly email specials.

SERVICE MANAGER

RON LEWIS FORD
03.2015 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for all aspects of service dept daily operations

EVENING FOREMAN

FYDA FREIGHTLINER
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for evening operations and closing facility at shifts end

SERVICE MANAGER

BAGLIER MAZDA
09.2013 - 12.2014

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
  • 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
  • Maintained team productivity and quality of service by establishing and maintaining clear benchmarks
  • 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

  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Service Documentation
  • Culture Development
  • Customer Service
  • New Employee Hiring
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Positive Attitude
  • Team Leadership
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Employee Training and Development

Certification

  • FORD MASTER CERTIFIED SERVICE MANAGER
  • FORD MASTER CERTIFIED WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR
  • FLEET ADMINISTRATOR

Timeline

SERVICE MANAGER

LAKE VIEW FORD
01.2024 - 10.2024

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