MATTHEW KUHNS
HINESVILLE,GA
Summary
Accomplished Parts Manager at Liberty Chrysler with a proven track record in inventory management and leadership, consistently enhancing team morale and operational efficiency. Expertise in supply chain organization demonstrated through effective management of a $700,000 inventory, achieving a significant reduction of obsolete stock by $400,000. Honorable discharge as Staff Sergeant from the US Army highlights adaptability and a strong work ethic, ensuring a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. Passionate about driving results and fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRE ALARM MECHANIC
Pegasus Support Services
Fort Stewart, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify malfunctions
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- maintained stock of required repair parts
- enhanced preventative maintenance tracking system for optimal monitoring.
- coordinated with authorities to ensure crucial safety signals received.
PARTS MANAGER
LIBERTY CHRYSLER
750 W. OGLTEHORPE HWY HINESVILLE GA 31313
12.2005 - 10.2024
- Committed to a full-time role, dedicating approximately 45 hours weekly to achieve organizational goals.
- Oversaw daily inventory monitoring to ensure accurate accounting of automotive parts and financial resources.
- Utilized provided systems to address customer needs by aligning requirements with available repair solutions.
- Delivered accurate and honest vehicle care advice to customers.
- Cultivated a supportive atmosphere by training and encouraging team members to maintain high morale.
- Maintained comprehensive logs of incoming and outgoing parts to facilitate efficient dealership supply chain processes.
- Sourced parts from secondary suppliers during backorder situations to ensure timely availability.
- Facilitated payment collection processes to enhance customer purchasing experience.
- Coordinated logistics for packaging and shipping parts to specified destinations.
- Organized workload efficiently to consistently meet all established deadlines.
- Utilized information from parts catalogs, technical publications, and bulletins to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed and mastered new systems implemented by Chrysler and dealership operations.
- Executed lifting of heavy items to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Exemplified commitment to objectives by consistently serving as a role model for customers and company.
- Articulated ideas with clarity and precision to enhance understanding.
- Engaged in active listening to accurately assess and address the needs of stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to reliability and punctuality in all tasks.
- Resolved customer dilemmas while upholding company values and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Directed comprehensive renovation of dealership interior, overseeing furniture replacement and artwork installation.
- Managed procurement processes for products utilized in local community events.
- Oversaw inventory management for approximately $700,000 in assets.
- Facilitated the return process for $400,000 worth of inherited obsolete inventory to enhance operational efficiency.
YOUTH PASTOR /Pastoral Intern
VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Hinesville, GA
10.2002 - 12.2005
- Designed and executed weekly group activities and planned special events and overnight retreats to enhance participant engagement.
- Engaged youth in discussions of valuable life experiences to support self-esteem growth and improve social interaction abilities.
- Orchestrated scheduling and management of youth volunteer teams.
- Delivered instruction and mentorship to empower youth development.
- 2004-2005 ALSO WORKED AT LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL AS IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION TEACHER
Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer
US Army
HUNTER AAF
07.1991 - 11.2002
- SERVED AS PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FOR HELIPORT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER FORT RICHARDSON ALASKA
- SERVED AS TEST EQUIPEMENT COORDINATOR FOR COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC SHOP FORT STEWART GEORGIA
- ASSISTED IN MAINTING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FOR 12 MONTHS CAMP HUMPHREYS, KOREA
- SERVED AS COMPANY TRAINING LEADER FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 SOLDIERS HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD
- ASSISTED IN DEPLOYING TACTICAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT TO BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA FOR 13 MONTHS
- HONORABLE DISCHARGE AS STAFF SERGEANT IN UNITED STATES ARMY
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Global University
Springfield, MOHigh School Diploma -
POTOMAC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Dumfries, VA07-1991
Skills
- LEADERSHIP
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- TIMELINESS
- ADAPABILITY
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- CRITICAL THINKER
- STRONG WORK ETHIC
- RELIABILITY
- TEAMWORK ORIENTED
- INITIATIVE
Timeline
FIRE ALARM MECHANIC
Pegasus Support Services
11.2024 - Current
PARTS MANAGER
LIBERTY CHRYSLER
12.2005 - 10.2024
YOUTH PASTOR /Pastoral Intern
VICTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10.2002 - 12.2005
Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer
US Army
07.1991 - 11.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Global University
High School Diploma -
POTOMAC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL