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Kristy Murphy

Antioch,IL

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Lane Manager

Gillespie Ford
03.2021 - Current
  • Customer Service Primary resolution created and implemented customer concern resolution process
  • Created department and dealership goals for success
  • Created supporting documents
  • Created training packages
  • Trained all points of customer contact
  • Achieved goal within 30 days and maintained goal monthly resulting in dealership receiving manufacturer’s compensation; increase in customer retention; increase hours per repair order; and increased profitability
  • Trained advisors, parts personal and technicians on CDK
  • Provided system support to all dealership users
  • Maintained position as point of contact for CDK representative to ensure all current updates performed and best practices in use
  • Fully implemented all available offerings; increased digital documentation and archived resources
  • Meet monthly with Ford Quick Lane liason to monitor processes; track growth; assure full compliance of all best practices; and implement and obtain all available incentives available for the dealership and staff
  • Reviewed dealership internal processes; created supporting document forms, trained sales, finance staff office personal on best documentation and record retention processes
  • Reviewed and changed purchases and credit card acceptance, resulting in immediate 4 % increase in profit
  • Certfied in Continental Tire Sales
  • Advocated diligently on customer’s behalf with insurance companies, extended warranty companies and the manufacturer
  • Fostered long term relationships with the dealership and brand.

Service Consultant

Knauz BMW
12.2016 - 03.2021

Service Consultant

BMW of Schereville
06.1996 - 12.2016

Assistant Service Manager

Carroll Chevrolet
01.1995 - 06.1996

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing

Purdue University Northwest
01.2001

Associate of Arts - Women’s Studies

Purdue University Northwest
01.1998

Skills

  • Staff Training and Development
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Technical knowledge
  • Fiscal Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Schedule Management
  • Customer Service
  • Brand Management
  • Employee Development
  • Project Planning
  • Self Motivation
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

  • Profiles in Achievement Gold BMW NA-every year 1996 through 2016
  • National Service Consultant of the Year 2014 BMW NA
  • Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Nominee 2016

Certification

  • CM - Certified Manager Certification
  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Service Lane Manager

Gillespie Ford
03.2021 - Current

Service Consultant

Knauz BMW
12.2016 - 03.2021

Service Consultant

BMW of Schereville
06.1996 - 12.2016

Assistant Service Manager

Carroll Chevrolet
01.1995 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing

Purdue University Northwest

Associate of Arts - Women’s Studies

Purdue University Northwest
Kristy Murphy