20 years of experience in sales, specializing in auto parts including counter, catalog and internet. Strong background in auto repair equipment sales utilizing online manuals and catalogs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail/Commercial Parts Pro
Advance Auto Parts
Calumet City, IL
08.2016 - 05.2025
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Maintain records related to sales
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
Inventory stock and requisition new stock
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Created and maintained schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage
Mentored employees to help them improve performance and grow
Experience with: Advanced Retail Management Systems Retail Pro, Barcode scanners, Cash registers, Computerized cash registers, Credit card processing machines, Desktop computers, Point of sale POS computer terminals
Parts Sales Associate
A B C AUTO PARTS & SALES INC
BLUE ISLAND, IL
05.2011 - 09.2012
Provided assistance to customers in person and via phone regarding used auto parts
Parts Sales Associate
Autozone Inc.
Chicago, IL
05.2009 - 09.2010
Answer phones, quoting prices & availability, put parts on hold; cashier; test various components on & off car; OBD 1&2 specialist; sort & put up stock; set up displays; install batteries, bulbs and air filters.
Tire/Lube Technician
Wal-Mart Inc.
Evergreen Pk., IL
11.2008 - 01.2009
Properly mount, balance and install tires; Prorate and repair tires; Perform oil changes; Install air filters and top off fluids; Test and install batteries and bulbs.
Assistant Manager
Murrays Auto Parts
Chicago, IL
01.2002 - 01.2008
Train new employees; Handle cash pick ups; handle special orders; set up displays; keep inventory positive; supervised 8 sales associates; cashier.