Successful shop owner/ Manager offering over 21 years coordinating automotive repairs by working closely with team of mechanics. Professional and knowledgeable when helping customers, explaining proposed repair work and offering cost estimates. Inspected vehicles to check repair work before delivering to customers and described repairs, answering any questions to achieve customer satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Delivery Driver
AutoZone
Lady Lake, FL
02.2024 - Current
Delivered parts to customers in a timely manner.
Loaded and unloaded parts from delivery truck.
Checked orders for accuracy prior to delivery.
Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues prior to loading.
Followed all safety regulations while operating company vehicle.
Performed daily pre-trip inspections on delivery truck.
Picked up and delivered automotive parts, equipment, tools and accessories from or to retail customers, wholesale accounts, dealerships, body shops and vendors.
Obtained customer signature on receipt for pickup or delivery.
Built rapport with local store owners and key customers to promote repeat business.
Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
Manager
Browns Automotive
Smithfield, Virginia
05.2022 - 08.2023
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
Shop Owner/Manager
Budget Tire & Automotive LLC
Portsmouth, VA
03.2002 - 03.2022
Communicated effectively with customers on current and future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed
Educate clients about the company’s products, services and offers
Schedule and manage service appointments and service estimates
Monitored service progress and kept customers informed of any changes or charges on work orders
Review customer accounts and report changes to internal staff
Calculate charges and process payments
Served as a link between customers and different departments in the organization
Received outstanding feedback for providing attentiveness and patience when assisting dissatisfied customers.
Wrote/Reviewed work orders and discussed them with technicians
Ordered parts for technicians.
Verified vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
Supervised employees in the repair shop
Trained and assisted tire technicians in mounting and balancing tires
Trained and assisted technicians in alignments
Managed and maintained payroll and taxes for company
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