Preston Menighan
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Service Manager
Meineke Car Care Center
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed a team of automotive technicians, ensuring timely completion of repairs and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all repairs performed, ensuring proper documentation for warranty claims and future reference for clients.
- Maximized revenue generation by upselling additional services to customers based on vehicle needs and manufacturer recommendations.
- Served as a liaison between customers and insurance companies when necessary to facilitate claim processing related to collision damage or other covered repair issues.
Store Manager
Peerless Tires 4 Less
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Took over higher volume store with the same company.
- Consistently met or exceeded monthly performance targets set by upper management in terms of revenue generation, customer satisfaction ratings, and operational efficiency metrics.
Store Manager
Peerless Tires 4 Less
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed day to day operations of tire store including tire sales and employee time management
- Duties involving store promotion for new customer/business accounts overall success of store.
- Maintained high-quality service standards by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Rasta Pasta
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.) Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Laborer
Self-employed
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Machinist
Micro Metals, Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
Education
Mesa Ridge Highschool
Skills
- Service writing
- Customer Satisfaction
- Automotive diagnostics
- Parts Ordering
Certification
Forklift Certified, 01/01/12, 01/01/15
Additional Information
- Manager with 5 years of experience running tire store.
- I am a hard-working individual who's good at following instructions, staying focused, working quickly and safely.
Timeline
Automotive Service Manager
Meineke Car Care Center
03.2023 - 02.2024
Store Manager
Peerless Tires 4 Less
12.2022 - 03.2023
Store Manager
Peerless Tires 4 Less
04.2019 - 12.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Rasta Pasta
06.2014 - 04.2019
Laborer
Self-employed
08.2012 - 06.2014
Machinist
Micro Metals, Inc.
06.2010 - 08.2012
Mesa Ridge Highschool