Joseph Dowdy
MONTAGUE
Summary
Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs. Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
Preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Grand Haven
Grand Haven
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management procedures to streamline operations.
- Monitored sales trends to optimize inventory levels and align with customer demands.
- Trained and supervised staff on best practices for parts handling and customer service.
Parts Manager
Lakeshore Chrysler
MONTAGUE
09.2010 - 10.2022
- Bolstered sales and inventory management by effectively controlling daily parts program activities.
- Oversee all aspects of day to day operations
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Reduced expense spending by securing low-cost inventory for customers to drive increased sales and improve customer loyalty.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management procedures to streamline operations.
Parts Advisor
Don Rypma Chevrolet
Whitehall
10.2008 - 09.2010
- Assisted technicans and retail customers to obtain pricing and availability for parts to complete repairs.
- Receipted and put away daily stock, special orders, and tires
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby High School
Shelby, MISkills
- POS systems operations
- Team Leadership
- Sales
- Inventory Control
- Staff Management
- Improving Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Parts Manager
Preferred Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Grand Haven
10.2022 - 11.2025
Parts Manager
Lakeshore Chrysler
09.2010 - 10.2022
Parts Advisor
Don Rypma Chevrolet
10.2008 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Shelby High School