Work History
Education
Skills
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MICHAEL BARRETT

Cottonwood,AZ

Work History

Service Manager

Aps automotive
Atascadero, CA
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed daily service operations and ensured customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated service schedules and prioritized workload for team efficiency.
  • Trained and supported staff in best service practices and customer interactions.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting customer issues and provided effective solutions.
  • Monitored inventory levels and ordered parts to maintain service readiness.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
  • Utilized software systems to track service requests and manage workflows.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to promote loyalty and retention.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Managed service staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.
  • Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
  • Hired and trained service department staff to drive performance.
  • Managed inventory levels of parts necessary for servicing customers' needs.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
  • Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
  • Created employee work schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
  • Adhered to customer service standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
  • Created standard operating procedures for all service functions.
  • Monitored service performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Reviewed customer billing statements for accuracy prior to release.
  • Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless delivery of services.
  • Performed root cause analysis on recurring problems encountered by customers.
  • Created detailed reports on service activities for senior management review.
  • Monitored employee performance through key metrics analysis.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Store Manager

Anthony’s tire
Paso robles, Ca
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Education

GED -

Cleveland High School
San Fernando, CA
07-1990

Skills

  • Service operations and inventory management
  • Customer satisfaction and relationship management
  • Workforce scheduling and planning
  • Safety protocols and compliance
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Effective communication skills
  • Employee training and development
  • Problem resolution strategies
  • Flexible scheduling and multitasking
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Documentation, reporting, and quality assurance
  • Technical support and after-sales service
  • Cost reduction strategies and performance evaluations
  • Critical thinking and goal setting
  • Office administration and project planning

Timeline

Service Manager

Aps automotive
01.2021 - 07.2021

Store Manager

Anthony’s tire
01.2011 - 01.2021

GED -

Cleveland High School
MICHAEL BARRETT