Mario Lopez
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Dedicated Marine veteran with sales experience. Driven and focus with great skill at remaining calm under intense pressure. Extensive training in leadership and management skills. Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Educated in diverse decision making processes which promote and support organizational values and leadership philosophies within the profession of management and possess the communication skills necessary to guide employees in professional development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
AutoZone
Santa Clarita, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in repairs.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Manage over 100 customer calls per day
- Increase sales by 15%.
Automotive Technician
SemperFi Mobile Auto Repair
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using professional grade diagnostic code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
12.1994 - 01.2015
- Trained, supervised and organized over 450 Marines on a monthly basis.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within company.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Managed over $100,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Advised Maintenance Control Officer regarding needed repairs and material readiness.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Maintained reports required for systematic enlistment in the United States Marine Corps.
Automotive Technician
Sears Auto Center
North Hollywood, CA
06.1988 - 07.1994
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using professional grade diagnostic code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
Education
No Degree - Smog Technician License
Smog Tech Institute
Canoga Park, CA07.2021
No Degree - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA05.2009
No Degree - Advance Leadership Principles And Development
Staff None Commissioned Officer Academy
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC03.2006
No Degree - Marine Corps Leadership And Development
Marine Corps Sergeants Course
Camp Pendleton, CA07.1998
No Degree - Leadership Principles And Development
Marine Corps Corporals Course
Camp Pendleton, CA03.1996
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood Senior High School
North Hollywood, CA06.1990
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Mitigation
- Performance Improvement
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Performance Goal Achievement
- Staff Training
- Operations Management
- Corrective Actions
- Troubleshooting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Repair Quotes
- Diagnostic Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Parts Manager
AutoZone
07.2021 - Current
Automotive Technician
SemperFi Mobile Auto Repair
01.2019 - Current
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
12.1994 - 01.2015
Automotive Technician
Sears Auto Center
06.1988 - 07.1994
No Degree - Smog Technician License
Smog Tech Institute
No Degree - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Marine Corps University
No Degree - Advance Leadership Principles And Development
Staff None Commissioned Officer Academy
No Degree - Marine Corps Leadership And Development
Marine Corps Sergeants Course
No Degree - Leadership Principles And Development
Marine Corps Corporals Course
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood Senior High School