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Rick Carganilla

Los Banos,CA

Summary

To join a team of professionals who share a strong work ethic and appreciate exceptional work performance and support from a selfmotivated, detail-oriented individual

Experience in business operations and full sales support, including inventory control, computer-system setup & troubleshooting, staff hiring, training, and supervision in data compilation, report preparation, collections, and customer service. Skilled in various ADP systems as well as Microsoft Office, for preparing & updating spreadsheets, word processing, and databases. Self-motivated and mechanically-inclined with the ability to troubleshoot/repair equipment as needed throughout the department, act as Handyman when problems arise in the workplace.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Department Assistant

Farney Automotive Group
Merced, California
11.2024 - 02.2025

Parts counter sales, wholesale, retail and back counter

Parts Department Assistant

Merced Kia Volkswagen Hyundai
Merced, California
03.2024 - 11.2024

Part sales, wholesale, and retail.

General Manager, Collision Center

Caliber Collision
Los Banos, USA
07.2019 - 01.2024
  • Oversee staff
  • Daily operations
  • Budgets
  • Develop and implement effective strategies and track performance objectives
  • Monitor profitability and other key performance indicators

Parts Manager, Body Shop

Rick's Auto Body
Los Banos, USA
12.2007 - 07.2019
  • In charge of all parts department activities, including counter operations, parts receiving/stocking and deliveries
  • Quality Control of work being done
  • Review repair estimates prior to service and after completion; test drive
  • Service and repair shop equipment
  • Work closely with managers to process paperwork
  • Certified parts Specialist

Manager, Parts Department

Santos Ford Lincoln Mercury
Los Banos, USA
12.1995 - 08.2007
  • In charge of all parts-department activities, including hiring, training, and supervising employees in counter operations, parts receiving/stocking, and deliveries.
  • Responsible for all computer-system maintenance, updates, and tape backups.
  • Structure prices and assist in collections of past-due invoices.
  • Use ADP parts management and inventory-control software; execute all price updates, wholesale incentives, and Direct Order Entry System (DOES); process, code & input ADP Warranty repairs.
  • Calculate profit margins and determine costs.
  • Train all personnel in processing claims, shortages, damaged goods, back orders, overages, and shortages.
  • Personally established all major department computer procedures.
  • Certified Parts Specialist.
  • Silver Medallion - Outstanding Mgr Performance (1981 & 1984)
  • Medallion Manager Award - Excellence in Parts Mgmt (1987)
  • Employee of the Year (1994)

Director, Parts & Service Department

Swanson Fahrney Ford Lincoln Mercury
Los Banos, USA
06.1993 - 12.1995

Manager, Parts Department

Crown Ford Lincoln Mercury
Los Banos, USA
02.1992 - 06.1993

Assistant Parts Manager

Razzari Ford/Mazda
Merced, USA
03.1987 - 02.1992
  • Direct customer service (Front counter retail, wholesale, back counter sales, shipping/receiving, parts return claims & parts delivery), data entry, report generation and all department procedures. Updated/maintained accurate parts inventories.
  • Worked closely with managers to process paperwork.
  • Employee of the Month (1989 & 1990)

Manager, Parts Department

Toscano Ford Lincoln Mercury
Los Banos, USA
06.1978 - 02.1992

Education

Numerous training events & certifications

Ford Motor Company
01.2007

Diploma - General Education

Los Banos High School
Los Banos, CA

Skills

  • Skilled in various ADP systems
  • Microsoft Office for preparing & updating spreadsheets, word processing, and databases
  • Self-motivated and mechanically-inclined with the ability to troubleshoot/repair equipment

References

  • Mike Hughes, Chief of Police (Retired), 209.826.2353
  • Rick Bohr, Business Owner (Retired), 209.704.8885
  • Steven Rios, Service Advisor, 831.673.1145

Timeline

Parts Department Assistant

Farney Automotive Group
11.2024 - 02.2025

Parts Department Assistant

Merced Kia Volkswagen Hyundai
03.2024 - 11.2024

General Manager, Collision Center

Caliber Collision
07.2019 - 01.2024

Parts Manager, Body Shop

Rick's Auto Body
12.2007 - 07.2019

Manager, Parts Department

Santos Ford Lincoln Mercury
12.1995 - 08.2007

Director, Parts & Service Department

Swanson Fahrney Ford Lincoln Mercury
06.1993 - 12.1995

Manager, Parts Department

Crown Ford Lincoln Mercury
02.1992 - 06.1993

Assistant Parts Manager

Razzari Ford/Mazda
03.1987 - 02.1992

Manager, Parts Department

Toscano Ford Lincoln Mercury
06.1978 - 02.1992

Numerous training events & certifications

Ford Motor Company

Diploma - General Education

Los Banos High School
Rick Carganilla