Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Disclaimer
Awards
Timeline
Generic

Nathaniel J. Oakes

Wedowee,AL

Summary

I am seeking a challenging, growth-oriented position where I can ensure customer satisfaction while maximizing profits for my employer.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Director

  • With over25 years of experience in the automobile business, I have held diverse roles including sales, automobile technician, service writing, and machinist
  • In my current role as Service Director, I thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment focused on problem-solving
  • My responsibilities include:
  • - Managing a productive staff and maintaining efficient shop equipment for daily and monthly needs
  • - Ensuring high profit margins for the company through effective operational strategies
  • - Overseeing payroll submissions and supervising the warranty administrator, ensuring accurate warranty coding, submission, accounting, and the correction of suspended claims
  • - Demonstrating a proven track record of increasing gross profits in fixed operations and managing multiple dealerships simultaneously

Parts and Service Director

Nissan of LaGrange, LaGrange, GA
02.2020 - 07.2024
  • Increased profits year over year; maintained top3 in KPI in the region.

Service Manager

Scott Evans Nissan, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep, Carrollton, GA
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Increased profits year over year; reduced technician comeback rates.

Service Manager

Nissan, Mercedes, VW of Athens
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Increased profits during employment; enhanced shop productivity and organization.

Service Manager

Scott Evans Nissan, Carrollton, GA
10.2005 - 04.2010

Education

Gwinnett Technical College

Skills

  • Proficient in various dealership management software, including:
  • - Dealer Track
  • - ADP Dealership Software
  • - Reynolds & Reynolds
  • - Specialized software for individual companies
  • - Dealer Logic
  • - NNAnet

Disclaimer

I hold Nissan certifications and additional certifications from other manufacturers. I aim to work with an organization where I can leverage my professional qualities to operate departments at maximum production, control costs, build a loyal clientele, maintain strong employee relationships, and achieve sales objectives while also monitoring and improving customer satisfaction metrics. I look forward to discussing how my experience and skills align with your needs.

Awards

Nissan Award of Excellence:2013,2014,2015,2018,2021, Nissan Southeast Region Aftersales Challenge:2017 Winner, Nissan Parts and Service Winter Challenge:2017 Winner, Nissan Southeast Region Aftersales Big Dog Challenge:2021

Timeline

Parts and Service Director

Nissan of LaGrange, LaGrange, GA
02.2020 - 07.2024

Service Manager

Scott Evans Nissan, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep, Carrollton, GA
01.2013 - 01.2020

Service Manager

Nissan, Mercedes, VW of Athens
05.2010 - 12.2012

Service Manager

Scott Evans Nissan, Carrollton, GA
10.2005 - 04.2010

Service Director

Gwinnett Technical College
Nathaniel J. Oakes