KURT LARSON
Bangor,WI
Summary
Have experience in the retail, automotive and military fields. Ability to learn quickly, multi-task and am a team player. Focused Assistant Store Manager known for creating stunning merchandise displays and improving revenue for location.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Service and Parts Manager
Veteran's Powertrain Performance
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the tear down and repair of transmissions and diesel engines.
- Managed Shop schedules to ensure work on customer vehicles were completed in a timely manner.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Drove business growth while learning multiple operating systems.
- Improved sales processes to streamline deliveries and orders.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
Maintenance Technician
Century Foods International
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards, including OSHA.
Assistant Coach (Assistant Store Manager)
Pawn America
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Hired April 2019 as a Sales Associate and promoted to Pawn Broker in August 2019. Promoted from Pawn Broker to Assistant Coach effective 11/25/2019.
- Train and develop new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Responsible for $60,000 - $200,000 worth of jewelry, cash or valuables at any given time.
Install And Repair Technician
Warming Trends
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Describe Wood, Pellet or Gas products to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
- Apply highly effective selling skills while properly engaging and presenting solutions to customers.
- Perform routine maintenance on Gas, Pellet products.
- Maintain an updated knowledge of all equipment, products and services to properly educate customers.
Tire Lube Express Service Writer / Toy Department Manager
Walmart Supercenter
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain visual appeal of the store.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.
- Order inventory and maintain stock shelves to insure sufficient supply of products.
- Planned and coordinated the availability of products for advertising and promotion purposes.
Quick Lane Manager
Brenengen Ford
12.2011 - 03.2016
- Maintained monthly work schedule for Quick Lane employees.
- Responsible to supervise 9 employees.
- Efficiently managed shop time and remain detail oriented.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner and enforcing shop policies.
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs.
- Managed the front counter, including answering the phone, interacting with customers and opening and closing the shop.
C130 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
05.2007 - 05.2015
- Operated and maintained equipment worth $60 Million dollars.
- Documented and processed classified materials.
- Provided servicing, maintenance and protection of the aircraft at all times while away from home station.
- Remained current and qualified in assigned aircraft.
- Maintained inventory systems and aircraft data systems and documented aircraft maintenance and services in electronic systems.
- Performed day-to-day maintenance, including end-of-runway post flight, preflight and thru-flight special inspections and phase inspections.
Lube Technician/Service Technician/Ground Maintenance
Pischke Motors
08.2005 - 12.2011
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Used car inspector.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
- Maintained shop equipment such as compressors, waste boiler, and routine general care of the shop furnace.
Education
Air Craft Maintenance Apprentice - Air Craft Maintenance
United States Air Force / Sheppard Air Force Base
1810 Avenida J, Sheppard AFB, Texas 763112008
Diploma in Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
601 Regency Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 601362004
Skills
- Effective Team leader
- Trusted key holder
- Great communication skills
- Forklift operator
- Committed to maintaining data integrity on all forms
- Used Car Inspector
- Proficient in cash management
- Store Management
- Goals and Performance
- Product and Service Sales
- Staff Management
- Inventory Control
- Leadership
- Merchandising
References
1. John Von Ruden - Maintenance Technician with Century Foods
608-386-7873
2. Scott Siver - Sales Manager with Dahl Ford Lincoln
608-385-6697
3. Jerry Valley - Manager with HomeGoods
608-386-8165
Timeline
Service and Parts Manager
Veteran's Powertrain Performance
05.2022 - Current
General Manager
Advance Auto Parts
04.2021 - 04.2022
Maintenance Technician
Century Foods International
11.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Coach (Assistant Store Manager)
Pawn America
04.2019 - 09.2020
Install And Repair Technician
Warming Trends
12.2017 - 04.2019
Tire Lube Express Service Writer / Toy Department Manager
Walmart Supercenter
04.2016 - 02.2018
Quick Lane Manager
Brenengen Ford
12.2011 - 03.2016
C130 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
05.2007 - 05.2015
Lube Technician/Service Technician/Ground Maintenance
Pischke Motors
08.2005 - 12.2011
Air Craft Maintenance Apprentice - Air Craft Maintenance
United States Air Force / Sheppard Air Force Base
Diploma in Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute
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