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Matthew Marks

Automotive Industry
Rochester,NY

Summary

Talented military veteran with 10+ years Automotive experience working with all types of vehicles. Looking to seek and maintain a full-time position in the Automotive industry utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Associate Degree in Business and Management with IT experience. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and highly dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Security Professional

Avangrid Energy Company
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Answer 500-1000 High / Medium / and Low priority motion alarms, per 8 hour shift, to verify security of East Coast power grid.
  • Update daily issue logs and produce reports of activities and specific incidents.
  • Make emergency phone calls and emails as needed to respond to fire, theft, and other security incidents.
  • Train new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.

Seasonal Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.


Non-Medical Caregiver

Abbey Woods
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Distributed daily medication per treatment schedule.
  • Assisted client with physical therapy as directed.
  • Transported client for medical appointments.


Medical Materials Handler

Rochester Regional Health
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Used hand-held scanners and digital logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Accessed spreadsheets and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Transported inventory items to ED, Oncology, and other departments on-call.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift.
  • Followed all applicable government regulations to include HIPPA.


Sales Support Specialist

Bob Johnson Chevrolet
09.2016 - 03.2022
  • Created own position within company by learning many technological and customer aspects of business in 5+ years.
  • Answered average of 50+ inquiries per day, addressing customer requests, solving problems, and providing product information.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with digital information updates.
  • Assisted sales team with SPOT technology to complete customer transactions.
  • Directly interacted with customers to complete purchasing documents, and guide customers through key technological features of their purchase.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Worked with manager and sales team to schedule 15+ daily and 75+ weekly successful deliveries.

Automotive Department Manager

Tuf Trucks
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Professional demeanor when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Planned and coordinated work for team of detailers.
  • Completed vehicle inspections prior to service and after completion to assess damage.
  • Test drove vehicles and reported identified issues to management.

Automotive Detailer

Ziebart
01.2014 - 08.2015
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
  • Applied protective agents, including sealants, to protect surfaces.
  • Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
  • Restored luster to vehicle interiors, including upholstery and vinyl.
  • Used steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt from engine and engine compartment.
  • Reported daily work progress and encountered problems to management.
  • Provided exceptional customer service and addressed customer inquiries.

Market Assistant Manager

Palmer Foods
07.2011 - 07.2012
  • Controlled operational compliance, safety and business standards to maximize efficiency and comply with corporate policy.
  • Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and answering customer questions.
  • Modeled effective leadership to gain commitment to store goals and training to exceed company standards.
  • Liaised with retail manager to cultivate and maintain positive and uplifting work environment and family-centric culture.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.

Department / Shift Manager

Natural Grocers
05.2008 - 05.2011
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Adhered to company standards and food safety requirements for operations.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Utilized hand-held ordering devices and corresponding software to replenish inventory on a daily basis.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

Team Leader Back-Up

Wegmans
01.2001 - 09.2007
  • Guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members commitment to friendly service.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Assisted Department Manager with new hire processing and existing training programs.

Active Duty Soldier

United States Army
09.1992 - 04.1995
  • Extensive field training in rotating 24 hour Guard Duty.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to maintain security of premises.
  • Monitored all doors and windows of Unit facility to prevent entry of unauthorized individuals.
  • Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting.
  • Four months of Riot Control training for deployment to Guantanamo Bay, terrorist detainee camps.
  • 30 days of desert training, day and night operations, Mohave desert.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bryant And Stratton College
Henrietta, NY

Certificate of Completion - Professional Development

Dale Carnegie Training
Rochester, NY

Skills

  • Vehicle Inspection
  • Service Requests
  • Work Order Management
  • Automotive Component Understanding
  • Exceptional Attention to Detail
  • Body Shop Knowledge
  • Database Software
  • Valuation Reports

Timeline

Security Professional

Avangrid Energy Company
02.2023 - 08.2023

Seasonal Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
12.2022 - 12.2022

Non-Medical Caregiver

Abbey Woods
07.2022 - 11.2022

Medical Materials Handler

Rochester Regional Health
09.2021 - 03.2022

Sales Support Specialist

Bob Johnson Chevrolet
09.2016 - 03.2022

Automotive Department Manager

Tuf Trucks
01.2016 - 07.2016

Automotive Detailer

Ziebart
01.2014 - 08.2015

Market Assistant Manager

Palmer Foods
07.2011 - 07.2012

Department / Shift Manager

Natural Grocers
05.2008 - 05.2011

Team Leader Back-Up

Wegmans
01.2001 - 09.2007

Active Duty Soldier

United States Army
09.1992 - 04.1995

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bryant And Stratton College

Certificate of Completion - Professional Development

Dale Carnegie Training
  • Security Guard License, New York State - January 2023

Certification

  • Security Guard License, New York State - January 2023
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