Lee Redwine
Mantee,MS
Summary
Dynamic and customer-oriented Postmaster with extensive experience at Carolyn King. Proven expertise in route planning and workload management, ensuring compliance with postal regulations. Recognized for enhancing safety procedures and consistently meeting deadlines, contributing to efficient postal operations and exceptional service delivery.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Postmaster
Carolyn King
Parts Manager
Charles Langston
Parts Department Manager
Calvin’s Auto Sales Inc
02.2010 - 12.2024
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of parts for customer needs.
- Streamlined order processing to enhance efficiency in parts delivery operations.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for inventory management and customer service.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in parts selection and handling.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply chains.
- Analyzed sales data to forecast inventory needs and reduce excess stock levels.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement, leading to increased productivity within the department.
- Collaborated with service department staff to ensure timely delivery of parts needed for vehicle repairs, minimizing customer wait times.
- Improved inventory management by implementing streamlined processes and accurate recordkeeping.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly, resolving issues efficiently, and following up regularly to ensure complete satisfaction.
- Implemented a comprehensive tracking system that improved overall inventory accuracy rates within the department significantly.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements in the Parts Department''s service offerings.
- Coordinated closely with other departments within the dealership to optimize operational efficiency across all areas of responsibility.
- Achieved revenue growth with proactive sales strategies focused on expanding product offerings and identifying new business opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the Parts Department while managing a team of dedicated employees effectively.
- Streamlined warehouse operations by reorganizing storage layouts for optimal space utilization.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated better pricing, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops and Type department for use in Type and Type equipment.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in Type equipment.
- Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
Parts Manager
Templeton Cadillac
01.1999 - 06.2008
- Managed inventory levels and ensured timely replenishment of parts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations of parts department, optimizing workflows and resource allocation.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing and delivery terms for parts procurement.
- Implemented inventory management software to streamline tracking and reduce discrepancies in stock levels.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for parts handling and customer service excellence.
- Analyzed sales trends to forecast demand and adjust inventory accordingly, minimizing excess stock.
- Established quality control measures to ensure accuracy in order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
- Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops and Type department for use in Type and Type equipment.
- Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
- Streamlined the ordering process for faster and more accurate deliveries, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in Type equipment.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing, ultimately reducing costs for the company.
- Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing.
- Organized special promotions on parts sales, boosting revenue during slow periods or when excess inventory needed to be cleared out quickly.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and advancements in technology to continuously improve operations within the department.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and support to improve their performance and productivity.
- Initiated recycling program for unused parts, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and cost control.
- Coordinated with service department to ensure seamless availability of parts, improving overall service turnaround times.
- Reduced excess stock levels through better demand forecasting, avoiding unnecessary capital tie-up.
- Maintained meticulous records of parts warranties, ensuring customers received entitled benefits and fostering trust.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leland High School GED
Leland, MS10.1979
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Postal regulations
- Deadline oriented
- Route planning
- Customer-oriented
- Workload management
Additional Information
Parts manager and body shop manager at Templeton Cadillac in Starkville Ms
Bookkeeping in Calvin’s auto sales inc
Also own a diner I run the front of diner with waitresses and paying ordering for diner and employees
Timeline
Parts Department Manager
Calvin’s Auto Sales Inc
02.2010 - 12.2024
Parts Manager
Templeton Cadillac
01.1999 - 06.2008
Postmaster
Carolyn King
Parts Manager
Charles Langston
High School Diploma -
Leland High School GED