Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
“Certified Service Manager” Certificate thru Caterpillar University and Rutgers University
Leadership Academy from Western States Equipment Co.
Timeline
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Robert Miller

Kuna,ID

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Western States Equipment Co., excelling in customer relationship management and service scheduling. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration, while effectively processing warranties and driving sales support initiatives. Recognized for leadership and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Accounts Coordinator

Western States Equipment Co. - Cat Rental Store
Meridian, ID
11.2023 - Current

Served as Inside Representative and primary contact for all Key Account customers’ rental needs while showcasing Western States Equipment/Cat Rental Store’s capabilities to enhance customer experience

Service Advisor

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian, ID
03.2022 - 11.2023

Customer interactions, scheduling, and all duties with service calls,

Quoting repairs, Goodwill requests, and warranty.

Work order processing, and scheduling technicians, etc.

Warranty Consultant

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian , ID
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Quote and purchase warranties for new and used machines through Caterpillar. Processed warranty claims, goodwill, and all Send It Back requests through Caterpillar for the entire dealership.

Regional Power Systems Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian , ID
06.2018 - 12.2021

Electric Power Generation Systems and Industrial Engines Division.

Oversee all personnel in the department, including PSSRs, supervisors, service admins, field technicians, and parts personnel. Oversee all aspects of the CVA (Customer Value Agreements) sales and execution to meet Caterpillar's and the dealership's goals.

Truck Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian , ID
02.2017 - 06.2018

Oversee all service personnel in the service department for the.

Truck Shop, including standard operating procedures, P&L, customer relations, and overall daily operations.

Equipment Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian, ID
11.2015 - 02.2017

Oversee all service personnel in the service department for the.

Equipment Shop (more than 50 employees, including supervisors,

Admin, shop, and field technicians, including standard operating.

procedures, P&L, customer relations, and overall daily operations.

Truck Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian, ID
12.2013 - 11.2015

Oversee all service personnel in the service department for the.

Truck Shop, including standard operating procedures, P&L, customer relations, and overall daily operations.

Customer Service Representative

Western States Equipment Co.
Meridian, ID
03.2009 - 12.2013

Customer interactions, scheduling, and all duties with work orders.

Quoting repairs and goodwill requests, processing warranty claims, and goodwill. All duties, processes of work order processing, scheduling technicians, etc.

Truck Shop Supervisor and Technician

Western States Equipment Co.
Twin Falls, ID
06.2007 - 03.2009

Supervised technicians performed all repairs.

On truck engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, etc.

Diesel Instructor for Freightliner

College Of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
08.2006 - 05.2007

Traveled across the United States and taught eight different subjects.

Classes for Freightliner. Classes included: ABS, Air Conditioning, Engine Interfacing, Automated Transmission, Interfacing, Electrical Systems, Electrical Troubleshooting, and M2.

Foreman / Diesel Technician

Gary’s Precision Diesel
Twin Falls, ID
04.2005 - 08.2006

Diagnostics on engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical systems.

All major and minor repairs on all truck systems, including engine overhauls,

and DOT inspections.

Diesel Technician

Western States Equipment Co.
Twin Falls, ID
11.2000 - 04.2005

Preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, hydraulics, electrical, major, and minor repairs on all systems, diagnostics on Cat engines, test drove trucks for diagnostic evaluations, transmission repairs, and differential repairs, and DOT inspections.

Technician / Delivery Driver

Western States Equipment Co. - Cat Rental Store
Twin Falls, ID
01.2000 - 11.2000

Preventative maintenance on rental equipment,

repairs in the field, hauled heavy equipment.

Diesel Technician

Magic Valley International, Inc.
Twin Falls, ID
09.1998 - 01.2000

Worked on engines, transmissions, brakes, and regular full-service maintenance, and DOT inspections.

Education

Certificate in Diesel Technology - Diesel Technology

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
08-1999

High School Diploma -

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
12-1993

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Work order processing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Warranty processing
  • Sales support
  • Service scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Purchase orders
  • CRM software
  • Staff motivation
  • Write reports
  • Leadership and change management
  • Problem solving
  • Reliability

“Certified Service Manager” Certificate thru Caterpillar University and Rutgers University

  • Caterpillar teamed up with Rutgers University for a “Certified Service Manager” to Caterpillar dealers to facilitate a management course.
  • Only 24 people from North and South America attended the course and 16 of us passed.
  • Course was 6 months long and covered people management as well as business management courses.

Leadership Academy from Western States Equipment Co.

  • An in-house course on people and business management.

Timeline

Key Accounts Coordinator

Western States Equipment Co. - Cat Rental Store
11.2023 - Current

Service Advisor

Western States Equipment Co.
03.2022 - 11.2023

Warranty Consultant

Western States Equipment Co.
12.2021 - 03.2022

Regional Power Systems Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
06.2018 - 12.2021

Truck Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
02.2017 - 06.2018

Equipment Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
11.2015 - 02.2017

Truck Shop Service Manager

Western States Equipment Co.
12.2013 - 11.2015

Customer Service Representative

Western States Equipment Co.
03.2009 - 12.2013

Truck Shop Supervisor and Technician

Western States Equipment Co.
06.2007 - 03.2009

Diesel Instructor for Freightliner

College Of Southern Idaho
08.2006 - 05.2007

Foreman / Diesel Technician

Gary’s Precision Diesel
04.2005 - 08.2006

Diesel Technician

Western States Equipment Co.
11.2000 - 04.2005

Technician / Delivery Driver

Western States Equipment Co. - Cat Rental Store
01.2000 - 11.2000

Diesel Technician

Magic Valley International, Inc.
09.1998 - 01.2000

Certificate in Diesel Technology - Diesel Technology

College of Southern Idaho

High School Diploma -

College of Southern Idaho