Mark L Walters Jr.
Manager
Lake City,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with 26 years of experience as a General Manager of two large commercial and retail automotive companies. Excelling in operations management and customer service. With a proven track record in sales, inventory control, management, administration, staffing, and enhancing team performance, and customer satisfaction. Adept at problem-solving, fostering relations, and focused on driving business success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Parts Manager
Confidential
Alachua
01.2025 - Current
- Customer experience representative, from welcoming to completion.
- Dedicated sales and service writer.
- Schedule and workflow coordinator.
- Parts manager
Lead Pastor
Suwannee River Church of the Nazarene
White Springs
01.2022 - Current
- Ordained Elder of the Church of the Nazarene.
- Lead Pastor.
- Ministry mentor.
General Manager
Advanced Tire Service, LLC
11.2017 - 12.2024
- Managed corporate office, five commercial and retail tire and service center locations, and five warehouses across four cities.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained the company infrastructure.
- Lead computer programmer, network lead, telecommunications overseer.
- HR Executive.
- Back Office: Sit in on accountant meetings, general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Marketing
- Recruitment, hiring, progressive counseling, and exiting.
- Inventory control.
- Trainer: Management, sales, equipment use, etc.
- Tire sales and service, automotive repairs, and commercial tire road service.
General Manager
Town Tire Companies
03.2000 - 10.2017
- Managed a corporate office, two commercial tire and service center locations, three retail tire and service locations, and six warehouses across two cities.
- Lead computer programmer, network lead, telecommunications overseer.
- Back Office: Accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Inventory control.
- Trainer: Management, sales, equipment use, etc.
- Tire sales and service, automotive repairs, and commercial tire road service.
Store Manager
Bridgestone Firestone
04.1997 - 03.2000
- Managed daily operations.
- Trained and supervised staff on best practices and company policies.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce shortages.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Tire sales and service, and automotive service.
Service Manager
Goodyear Corporate
03.1995 - 04.1997
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of service department activities.
- Trained and mentored staff on service protocols and customer interaction techniques.
- Tire sales and service, and automotive repairs.
Education
Bachelors - Ministry Arts
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO02-2020
Graduate -
Gainesville High School
Gainesville, FL06-1989
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Operations management
- Sales
- Public speaking
References
- Patricia Langille, 9+, Business Acquaintance, 607-242-4375
- Mike Mullins, 5+, Business Acquaintance, 352-792-8888
- Bill Gunsaulus, 20+, Business Acquaintance, 904-449-1032
Volunteer Experience
Suwannee Holiness Camp & Compassionate Outreach - 31 Yrs
Schooling
- Nazarene Bible College, Bachelors in Ministry Arts, 2020
- Gainesville High School, 1989
Additional Skills
- Automotive Repair
- Computers
- Networks
- Phone Systems
- MFPs
- Tools & Equipment
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Microsoft Office/365; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Certification
- Florida Driver's License
- Issue 08/21/25
- Safe Driver
Affiliations
- Outreach ministry
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Sales and Parts Manager
Confidential
01.2025 - Current
Lead Pastor
Suwannee River Church of the Nazarene
01.2022 - Current
General Manager
Advanced Tire Service, LLC
11.2017 - 12.2024
General Manager
Town Tire Companies
03.2000 - 10.2017
Store Manager
Bridgestone Firestone
04.1997 - 03.2000
Service Manager
Goodyear Corporate
03.1995 - 04.1997
Bachelors - Ministry Arts
Nazarene Bible College
Graduate -
Gainesville High School