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Malisa Thomas

Vehicle Inventory Manager
Houston

Summary

Results-driven Vehicle Inventory Manager with 5+ years of experience in fleet management, client relationship management, and process optimization. Proficient in leveraging Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite to deliver efficient inventory solutions. Adept at ensuring timely vehicle delivery, maintaining compliance, and resolving issues effectively. Proven ability to drive process improvements and maintain high client satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vehicle Inventory Manager

Wheels Inc
06.2022 - Current
  • Interface with client contacts to deliver timely reporting and issue resolution.
  • Navigate various applications such as Salesforce, Fleet View, Client Structure, and VIM Applications.
  • Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on rental, surplus, and open/closed requests.
  • Ensure vehicle delivery in an acceptable condition within set timelines.
  • Maintained 100% compliance with process confirmations and verifications.


Key Achievements:

  • Reduced vehicle delivery delays by 15% through improved process monitoring.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, reducing manual effort by 10%.

Buyer

Wheels Inc
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Maintained key item stock levels and expedited purchase orders to meet client needs.
  • Documented purchasing information in OOS System to ensure accurate records.
  • Negotiated prices with vendors to maintain profitability and build strong vendor relationships.
  • Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.



Key Achievements:

  • Improved vendor relations, reducing procurement lead time.
  • Enhanced purchasing processes, aligning them with corporate goals.

Administrative Clerk

Wheels Inc
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Print billing documents and submit for payment and respond to various inquiries as required
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
  • Implemented new procedures that improved efficiency and streamlined operations
  • Printed billing documents and submitted them for payment processing.
  • Assisted in resolving dealer issues related to stock purchases, missing information, and delivery delays.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed new procedures that improved operational efficiency.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.

Customer Service Agent

Wheels Inc
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Determines requirements by working with customers
  • Resolves problems by clarifying issues, researching and explaining answers, alternative solutions and implementing solutions
  • Maintain communication equipment by reporting and solving problems
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information
  • Resolved customer issues by providing alternative solutions and ensuring timely responses.
  • Managed approximately 40 customer inquiries daily, maintaining high service standards.
  • Provided accurate product and service information to clients.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through effective issue resolution.

Debt Collection Representative

DovenMuehle
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collect debts on behalf of lenders
  • Ensured customer satisfaction and efficient loan servicing operations
  • Managed inbound calls from customers, third parties, and borrowers to ensure efficient loan servicing.
  • Provided appropriate research requests and inquiries to relevant departments.
  • Expedited payment arrangements with debtors using persuasive techniques while treating them fairly and respectfully.

Key Achievements

  • Decreased delinquency rates through consistent follow-ups, negotiation skills, and timely resolution of disputes.

Seasonal Rep

HomeGoods
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Processing transactions, interacting with customers, and maintaining the store
  • Support store shrink reduction goals and programs
  • Issued receipts, refunds, and processed transactions efficiently.
  • Prepared merchandise for the sales floor while supporting store shrink reduction goals.

Key Achievements

  • Handled customer complaints quickly and professionally to restore customer confidence and prevent loss of business.

Education

Prosser Career Academy
Chicago, IL

CPC - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
05.2001 -

Skills

Marketing

Fleet

Client Facing

Project Management

Budget Planning

Communication

Problem Solving

Purchasing

Strategic Planning

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Salesforce

Project Coordination

Process Improvement

Multitasking

Meeting deadlines

Conflict Resolution

Managing Client Expectations

Documentation

Debt settlement

Payment arrangements

Goal oriented

Debt recovery

Customer research

Performance improvements

Call center background

Data entry skills

Customer service

Leadership Experience

Successfully led and trained a team on the functions of Salesforce and how it would be utilized in our department.

Communication Skills

Implemented new procedures that improved efficiency and streamlined operations.

Locations

  • 2148 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL, 60639
  • 5321 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL, 60656

Timeline

Seasonal Rep

HomeGoods
11.2024 - 01.2025

Vehicle Inventory Manager

Wheels Inc
06.2022 - Current

Buyer

Wheels Inc
06.2019 - 06.2022

Debt Collection Representative

DovenMuehle
06.2019 - 08.2019

Administrative Clerk

Wheels Inc
12.2018 - 06.2019

Customer Service Agent

Wheels Inc
11.2016 - 12.2018

CPC - Medical Billing And Coding

DeVry University
05.2001 -

Prosser Career Academy
Malisa ThomasVehicle Inventory Manager