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Work History
Education
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Keith Starnes

Keith Starnes

Service Manager
Lake Charles,Louisiana

Summary

Multi-talented Service Manager successful at handling customer issues quickly. Demonstrated record of developing successful store-wide policies to promote customer engagement and reduce issues. Bringing 14 years of progressive experience. Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
Houston, Tx
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Service Manager

Scott Equipment
Baytown, TX
01.2010 - 07.2023
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
  • Adhered to customer service standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
  • Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines for quality service and speedy task completion.
  • Monitored employee performance through key metrics analysis.
  • Created annual department budget, aligning with organization's financial and operational objectives.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

La Porte High School
La Porte, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Revenue Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Project Management
  • Business Development
  • Workflow Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Contract Management
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Supply Ordering
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Mechanical Diagnostics
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Service and Parts Teams Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Technical Support
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Service Scheduling
  • Team Leadership
  • Technical Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Timeline

Service Manager

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
08.2023 - 01.2024

Service Manager

Scott Equipment
01.2010 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

La Porte High School
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