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Joseph Oswald

Austin,TX

Summary

Proven leader in automotive service management, excelling in operational efficiency and customer relations at South Austin Nissan. Elevated parts and labor gross from $225,000 to $700,000 in 2024, while maintaining top-tier KPIs. Expert in staff development and optimizing profitability, achieving top 10 national status in gross profit and fixed absorption.

Focused Fixed Operations Director with 35 years of experience maximizing profits for large-scale automotive businesses through innovative leadership and communication skills. Expertise in project management, customer relations and profit optimization. Unwavering professional accomplished in delivering excellent service while stimulating productivity and reducing costs. Success-oriented auto dealer operations leader well-versed in running every department with skill and efficiency. Familiar with manufacturer standards, customer relations strategies and business management practices. Success-oriented auto dealer operations leader well-versed in running every department with skill and efficiency. Familiar with manufacturer standards, customer relations strategies and business management practices. Pursuing a new professional challenge.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Operations Director

City Limits Nissan
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed team of service advisors, technicians, and support staff for optimal performance in daily operations.
  • Boosted staff loyalty and reduced turnover with introduction of innovative programs.
  • Supervised mechanics, service advisors parts personnel and support staff.
  • Monitored financial performance through daily reports.
  • Spearheaded marketing initiatives to increase customer awareness of dealership services and promotions.

Fixed Operations Director

South Austin Nissan
04.2018 - 04.2024
  • Managed team of service advisors, technicians, and support staff for optimal performance in daily operations.
  • Boosted staff loyalty and reduced turnover with introduction of innovative programs.
  • Monitored financial performance through daily reports.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints promptly and professionally, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Reduced overhead costs without sacrificing quality through careful vendor selection and negotiation strategies.
  • Went from $225,000 in parts and labor gross to $700,000 in 2024
  • Maintained Tier 1 KPI from 2019 to 2023

Service Manager

Round Rock Hyundai
02.2012 - 04.2018
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Took the dealership to top 10 status in the nation in gross profit and fixed absorption
  • Spearheaded test pilot programs for the factory including the introduction of Genesis
  • Maintained top level CSI

Service Manager

Austin Infiniti
05.2005 - 05.2010
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.
  • Inherited a company that was not making money in the service department and was profitable after the first full month of employment.
  • Built the service from 25 daily cars to 65 repair orders daily
  • Maintained a high level of CSI

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia Heights High School
Columbia Heights Minnesoata
06.1982

Skills

  • Setting goals
  • Customer Relations
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Technical knowledge
  • Staff Development
  • Optimizing profitability
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Fixed Operations Director

City Limits Nissan
05.2024 - Current

Fixed Operations Director

South Austin Nissan
04.2018 - 04.2024

Service Manager

Round Rock Hyundai
02.2012 - 04.2018

Service Manager

Austin Infiniti
05.2005 - 05.2010

High School Diploma -

Columbia Heights High School
Joseph Oswald