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PETER T. REED

PETER T. REED

Wilton,CT

Summary

An experienced and multiple award-winning Service Advisor with a proven track record of measurable results, ability to effectively manage customer inquiries, provide accurate advice and ensure customer satisfaction seeking a company focused on taking care of its customers and employees.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Service Advisor

MINI of Fairfield County
2015.01 - 2022.01
  • Winner of MINI Grand Motoring Tour 5 years in a row for client service
  • Created detailed repair orders, oversaw quality control, dispatched work, and assigned loaner cars.
  • Increased repeat business, establishing rapport and trust with customers through attentive listening and clear communication.
  • Briefed customers regarding warranty protections, potential cost savings and benefits of trading in versus fixing cars to guide decision-making.
  • Interpreted diagnostic results to provide accurate repair recommendations.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.

Assistant Service Manager

Hyundai
2014.01 - 2015.01
  • Winner of Hyundai Regional Service Advisor Championship
  • Created repair orders, oversaw quality control, dispatched work, assign loaner cars
  • Went back and forth between working in Service and working in Parts depending on what was needed on any particular day.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of completed services, parts inventory, and customer communications to streamline processes.

Automotive Service Advisor

BMW of Greenwich
2013.02 - 2014.02
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Answered questions and provided information about mechanical and vehicle safety needs.
  • Increased sales of parts and accessories through thorough knowledge of available products and persuasive upselling techniques.

Night-time Automotive Service Manager

Mercedez-Benz of Greenwich
2010.01 - 2013.01
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing strict protocols for equipment usage, hazardous material handling, and waste disposal procedures.
  • Served as a liaison between customers and insurance companies when necessary to facilitate claim processing related to collision damage or other covered repair issues.
  • Collaborated with sales team to coordinate pre-delivery inspections and repairs on new vehicles, ensuring seamless handover from dealership to client.
  • Maximized revenue generation by upselling additional services to customers based on vehicle needs and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly performance targets set by upper management in terms of revenue generation, customer satisfaction ratings, and operational efficiency metrics.
  • Managed a team of automotive technicians, ensuring timely completion of repairs and adherence to quality standards.

Education

Business Administration and Finance -

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Gasoline/Diesel Technology -

Porter and Chester Institute
Stratford, CT

Skills

  • Talent Plus certified
  • Mercedes-Benz Base Silver Star Certified
  • Reynolds & Reynolds
  • Parts Ordering
  • Building Relationships
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Complaint Handling
  • Technical knowledge

Awards

  • Winner of MINI Grand Motoring Tour five years in a row for selling the most maintenance contracts and high volume of hours per repair order coupled with superior customer satisfaction and retention
  • Winner of various other awards while with MINI for quality service
  • Talent Plus certified
  • Mercedes-Benz Base Silver Certified
  • Hyundai Regional Service Advisor Championship
  • Multiple 5-star customer reviews and numerous repeat customers
  • ASE certified Service Consultant
  • ASE certified Level A technician

Software

Reynolds & Reynolds

Timeline

Automotive Service Advisor

MINI of Fairfield County
2015.01 - 2022.01

Assistant Service Manager

Hyundai
2014.01 - 2015.01

Automotive Service Advisor

BMW of Greenwich
2013.02 - 2014.02

Night-time Automotive Service Manager

Mercedez-Benz of Greenwich
2010.01 - 2013.01

Business Administration and Finance -

Sacred Heart University

Gasoline/Diesel Technology -

Porter and Chester Institute

PETER T. REED