Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Additional Information
Awards
Certification
Assessments
Timeline
Receptionist

Marcus Wait

Edmond,OK

Summary

Self-starter with 15+ years of service management experience in the automotive industry with a background in automotive maintenance and sales. Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, automotive diagnostics, management, and Dealer Statement Analyzing and Coding. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, ADP, Xtime, Dealertrack, ReverseRisk and Manufacturer website navigations with strong relationship-building skills. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Director

Joe Cooper Ford
07.2018 - Current
  • Managing 30+ employees, CRM, managing technicians, shop flow, scheduling, daily reports and operations
  • Interviewing and hiring of employees
  • Maintaining gross profit and performance objectives
  • Averaging 10%+ increase in gross profit YOY.

Service Manager

Fowler Automotive
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Monthly audits of P&L statements
  • Manage show flow and work distribution
  • Consult and advise on advertisement.

Mazda Service Manager

Bob Moore Mazda
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Ensure shop production flow
  • Maintain excellent CSI
  • Oversee factory warranty claims and repairs
  • Manage EOM statements
  • Master Certified Service Manager.

Master Certified Advisor

Bob Moore Mazda
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Daily work distribution
  • Maintain customer satisfaction
  • Meet and Exceed company expectations on goals and objectives.

Shop Foreman, Kia Senior Elite Technician

Bob Moore Kia
03.2010 - 12.2012
  • Manage technician schedules
  • Quality Control repair work
  • Dispatch repairs to technicians
  • Diagnose and Repair vehicles.

Maintenance Mechanic

Creekstone Farms
05.2009 - 03.2010
  • Maintain process equipment
  • Welding and repairing
  • Independent worker.

Master Technician

Mike Steven Volkswagen
02.2007 - 12.2008
  • Certified VW Master Technician
  • Responsible for Diagnosis and Repair
  • Self motivated work ethic.

Education

General educational development in Business -

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (10 years)
  • Service Operations (10 years)
  • Dealer Statement Analyzing and Coding (8 years)
  • CDK/ADP (10 years)
  • Automotive Manufacturer Website Navigation (10 years)
  • Supervising Experience
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Analysis
  • Service Management
  • Report Preparation
  • Payroll and Budgeting
  • Database Administration
  • Strategic Planning

Personal Information

Interested in relocating near the Gulf Coast, willing to consider other assignments.

Additional Information

Having spent most all of my working career in the automotive business. Vast understanding of the operations from the ground up. Firm believer that all departments (sales, service, parts, BDC) must all work closely together to ensure the operation of the dealership is as smooth as possible. Strong willed, and make it my goal to be the best at what I do.

Awards

Mazda CXE Expert

Certification

  • Air Conditioning Certification
  • EPA 609 Certification

Assessments

  • Sales skills, Proficient, Influencing and negotiating with customers
  • Work style: Professionalism, Proficient, Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work
  • Work motivation, Proficient, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
  • Automotive maintenance, Proficient, Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs
  • Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
  • Project timeline management, Proficient, Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables
  • Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes
  • Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, Responding to customer situations with sensitivity

Timeline

Service Director

Joe Cooper Ford
07.2018 - Current

Service Manager

Fowler Automotive
01.2017 - 01.2018

Mazda Service Manager

Bob Moore Mazda
06.2016 - 05.2017

Master Certified Advisor

Bob Moore Mazda
01.2012 - 01.2016

Shop Foreman, Kia Senior Elite Technician

Bob Moore Kia
03.2010 - 12.2012

Maintenance Mechanic

Creekstone Farms
05.2009 - 03.2010

Master Technician

Mike Steven Volkswagen
02.2007 - 12.2008

General educational development in Business -

Portland Community College
Marcus Wait