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Kelly Adamson

Sandy Lake,PA

Summary

Qualified professional with solid background in managing service operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Known for high standards with strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Result driven with proven success in enhancing team productivity and efficiency and service related metrics. Demonstrates expertise in team leadership and customer relationship management with a proven track record in optimizing service processes and enhancing team performance.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager

LandPro Equipment
10.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing daily service operations and coordinating a team of Service Technicians and Service Writers.
  • Preparing and presenting repair estimates and invoices to customers.
  • Established strong relationships with our customers, fostering brand loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain streamlined and productive workflow.
  • Scheduled and monitored shop workflow.
  • Coordinated warranty claims processing and advocated for John Deere customers to ensure prompt resolution of covered repairs or replacements.
  • Increased overall revenue by upselling additional services and products during routine maintenance visits.
  • Increased profitability by showing customers that preventative maintenance inspections and services reduce downtime and increase their efficiency.
  • Supportive of cross-departmental efforts to address complex customer issues, facilitating better communication and collaboration between teams.
  • Coordinated with sales team to increase customer satisfactions and address customer concerns promptly.
  • Led team to enhance customer service quality, resulting in significant improvement in customer satisfaction surveys.

Truck Service General Manager

TravelCenters of America
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Led service team to enhance customer satisfaction through effective issue resolution.
  • Increased profitability of department and beat budget projections, breaking service multiple sales records.
  • Monitored all service metrics including productivity and efficiency.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of Service Technicians and Service Writers.
  • Analyzed service reports to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following and enforcing strict safety protocols and providing ongoing staff training on proper equipment use.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, offering constructive feedback and facilitating professional development opportunities.
  • Controlled expenses, resources and assets for department.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.

Truck Service Assistant General Manager

TravelCenters of America
12.2012 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations and processes.
  • Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
  • Managed a team of technicians and service writers, ensuring timely completion repairs.
  • Submitted warranty claims, to ensure prompt resolution of covered repairs or replacements.
  • Directly in charge of tool and supply ordering for shop.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Built positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Effectively built employee schedules to meet the needs of our customers based on business tracking, allowing me to staff during busy periods.
  • Oversaw daily and monthly inventory counts and spear headed inventory tracking in our department.
  • Monitored service staff performance.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by regularly inspecting equipment and workspaces.

Service Writer

TravelCenters of America
04.2008 - 12.2012

This was a large, 24 hour truck repair facility that assisted local and over the road truck drivers and companies by repairing their equipment in a fast and efficient manner.

Primary duties included:

  • Generated service requests and inputting accurate complaint information.
  • Sourced parts and repair items from local vendors.
  • Provided information to customers regarding services, pricing, and turnaround times.
  • Worked with technicians to ensure customer equipment was repaired efficiently and properly to get them back on the road.
  • Provided accurate and timely estimates to customers.
  • Assisted in monthly inventory counts.
  • Accurately reviewed completed repair orders, and detailed invoices to be submitted to customers for payment.
  • Contributed to team goals by upselling additional services based on customer needs, generating increased revenue.
  • Cash and fund handling for shift requiring deposits and fund management with daily shift logs and drawer counts

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science

Vet Tech Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
01-2008

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Stoneboro, PA
06-2006

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Employee training and development
  • Goal oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Trustworthy and honest
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Customer service management
  • Workflow management
  • Service scheduling
  • Service documentation
  • Estimating and quoting
  • Inventory management
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Staff training and development
  • Schedule management
  • Budget control
  • Financial controls
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Service Manager

LandPro Equipment
10.2022 - Current

Truck Service General Manager

TravelCenters of America
12.2021 - 10.2022

Truck Service Assistant General Manager

TravelCenters of America
12.2012 - 12.2021

Service Writer

TravelCenters of America
04.2008 - 12.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science

Vet Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Lakeview High School
Kelly Adamson