Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Assessments
Timeline
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KEVIN KILGORE

Hemlock,MI

Summary

Experienced in the automotive industry from a young age, my passion for this field has only grown stronger. With a deep love for working on cars and assisting individuals with their vehicle-related issues, I find immense satisfaction in providing solutions. I excel in collaborating seamlessly with others and thrive in an environment surrounded by like-minded professionals who share the same dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Counter Person

Autowaresgroup
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clientele through consistent follow-up calls and personalized service recommendations.
  • Assisted customers with locating specific parts, leading to a streamlined shopping experience.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate records.
  • Provided exceptional customer support to every guest to promote satisfaction and meet service guidelines.

Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated across departments to resolve complex client inquiries effectively and efficiently.
  • Stayed up-to-date with relevant industry certifications and trainings to maintain a high level of expertise in the field.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify new business opportunities, leading to expansion into new markets.
  • Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify potential areas for business growth or improvement initiatives.

Service Advisor

Mcdonald GMC Cadillac
08.2023 - 02.2024

Facilitated communication by managing multiple phone inquiries.

Managed and addressed customer complaints promptly.

Generated estimates.

Coordinated operations with warranty organizations.

Service Writer

Wilson Ford Lincoln
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed telephone communications.
  • Engaged with customers to resolve complaints related to their vehicles.
  • Scheduled appointments efficiently.
  • Presented detailed cost estimates to prospective clients.
  • Coordinated services and communications for warranty firms.

Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Ensured prompt answering of all phone inquiries.
  • Sourced appropriate parts for both professional and amateur customers.
  • Ensured timely delivery of parts to commercial establishments.
  • Held key holder responsibilities preparing store for business.

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed daily business operations.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies between paperwork and reports.
  • Maintained inventory levels.
  • Addressed customer issues via phone, ensuring satisfaction.
  • Address customer issues.
  • Created weekly schedules for hourly staff.

Packaging

QUANTUM COMPOSITES
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Organized set-up of manufacturing lines for output.
  • Arranged products systematically after creation.
  • Packaged materials directly from the production line.

Store Manager

Monro Muffler/Brake
07.2016 - 04.2018
  • Greet customers
  • Take vehicle info and symptoms of what the customer was bring the vehicle in for
  • Writing a work order
  • Listen to the technicians description of what he found wrong
  • Writing an estimate for work that needed to be done as well as for maintenance services that may need to be done
  • Present findings and estimates to customers
  • Take care of the daily paperwork insuring company standards were followed when being filled out
  • Reconciling the cash drawer at the end of the night
  • Making nightly deposits
  • Handling customer and employee complaints in a timely fashion

Assistant Manager

Sears auto centers
10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Greet customers
  • Take vehicle info and symptoms of what the customer was bring the vehicle in for
  • Writing a work order
  • Listen to the technicians description of what he found wrong
  • Writing an estimate for work that needed to be done as well as for maintenance services that may need to be done
  • Present findings and estimates to customers

Assistant Manager

Kanrock tire
03.2011 - 10.2013
  • Greet customers
  • Take vehicle info and symptoms of what the customer was bring the vehicle in for
  • Writing a work order
  • Listen to the technicians description of what he found wrong
  • Writing an estimate for work that needed to be done as well as for maintenance services that may need to be done
  • Present findings and estimates to customers

Tire and Lube Technician

Belle Tire
01.2008 - 03.2011
  • Perform oil changes, safety inspections and install tires

Customer Service Advisor

Sears auto centers
04.2003 - 01.2008
  • Greet customers
  • Take vehicle info and symptoms of what the customer was bring the vehicle in for
  • Writing a work order
  • Listen to the technicians description of what he found wrong
  • Writing an estimate for work that needed to be done as well as for maintenance services that may need to be done
  • Present findings and estimates to customers

Lube Technician

Millennium Chevrolet
01.2003 - 04.2003
  • Preform general safety inspections on vehicles
  • Perform oil changes

Detailer

Feeny Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland
11.2001 - 12.2002
  • Clean vehicles for used car lot
  • Prepare new and used vehicles for customer pick up
  • Arranging the vehicles on the lot according to the instructions provided by the manager

Service Advisor

Northwest Tire and Service
05.2000 - 11.2001
  • Greet customers
  • Take vehicle info and symptoms of what the customer was bring the vehicle in for
  • Writing a work order
  • Listen to the technicians description of what he found wrong
  • Writing an estimate for work that needed to be done as well as for maintenance services that may need to be done
  • Present findings and estimate to customers

Tire and Lube Technician

Pep Boy Auto
05.2000 - 05.2000
  • Conducted oil changes, ensuring vehicle maintenance.
  • Installed tires efficiently.
  • Performed essential evaluations of vehicle safety.

Installer/Technician

Debut Automotive Design
09.1998 - 05.2000
  • Install seating, running boards, door pads, sun visors

Tire and Lube Technician

Northwest Tire and Service
06.1997 - 09.1998
  • Perform oil changes, safety inspections, install tires

New Car Inspections

Majestic Vans
04.1996 - 12.1996
  • Inspect vans for damage as they were delivered
  • Preform a general inspection of vans making sure all fluids had been filled from the factory

Education

High school or equivalent - General, Automotive and Autobody

Hemlock High School
Hemlock, MI
05.1996

Skills

  • Retail Management
  • Key Holder

Additional Information

I have been working on cars since I was very young. I am very passionate about the automotive field. I love working on cars and helping people with the problems they may be having with their vehicles. I work well with others. And I enjoy working with like-minded people.

Assessments

  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 04/23
  • Scheduling, Proficient, 04/23

Timeline

Parts Counter Person

Autowaresgroup
08.2024 - Current

Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
02.2024 - 08.2024

Service Advisor

Mcdonald GMC Cadillac
08.2023 - 02.2024

Service Writer

Wilson Ford Lincoln
07.2022 - 06.2023

Store Manager

Advance Auto Parts
08.2021 - 07.2022

Commercial Parts Pro

Advance Auto Parts
03.2019 - 07.2022

Packaging

QUANTUM COMPOSITES
04.2018 - 03.2019

Store Manager

Monro Muffler/Brake
07.2016 - 04.2018

Assistant Manager

Sears auto centers
10.2013 - 07.2016

Assistant Manager

Kanrock tire
03.2011 - 10.2013

Tire and Lube Technician

Belle Tire
01.2008 - 03.2011

Customer Service Advisor

Sears auto centers
04.2003 - 01.2008

Lube Technician

Millennium Chevrolet
01.2003 - 04.2003

Detailer

Feeny Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Midland
11.2001 - 12.2002

Service Advisor

Northwest Tire and Service
05.2000 - 11.2001

Tire and Lube Technician

Pep Boy Auto
05.2000 - 05.2000

Installer/Technician

Debut Automotive Design
09.1998 - 05.2000

Tire and Lube Technician

Northwest Tire and Service
06.1997 - 09.1998

New Car Inspections

Majestic Vans
04.1996 - 12.1996

High school or equivalent - General, Automotive and Autobody

Hemlock High School
KEVIN KILGORE