Ryan Traska
Meridian,ID
Summary
Parts Advisor with 12 years of experience meeting and exceeding customers' automotive parts needs for domestic and imported vehicles. Fast-paced and patient automotive professional with passion to supply correct parts first time and help customers return cars to road promptly and safely. Tech-savvy team player, proficient working with people as well as with dealer software.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Advisor
Lithia Ford Of Boise
Boise, ID
02.2012 - Current
- Managed inventory, ordered parts and recorded parts transactions through dealer management system software and trained other team members to use software proficiently.
- Collaborated with other members of sales team to reach targets.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
- Coordinated and executed daily parts deliveries to local businesses.
- Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
- Checked in ordered parts systematically upon arrival, immediately contacted ordering party and accounted for parts in physical space and computerized database.
- Increased team productivity by implementing multiple strategic process improvements.
- Performed cycle counts of inventory items as needed.
Laborer
Western Trailer Equipment
Boise, ID
10.2011 - 02.2012
- Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Worked closely with other team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
- Assisted in the assembly of trailer frames and components, including axles, suspension systems, brakes, tires and wheels.
- Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
- Cut metal parts using saws, shears or plasma cutters.
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
Trail Ranger
Idaho state pa
Boise, ID
06.2007 - 09.2011
- Built new trails using hand tools, power equipment, and mechanized earth-moving machines.
- Worked collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Operated pickup truck with attached trailer to transport equipment and materials to and from assigned areas.
- Participated in emergency response efforts when needed such as rescuing injured persons or responding to wildfires in the area.
- Prepared reports documenting progress made on various projects throughout the season.
- Assisted with trail maintenance, including clearing brush and debris from trails.
- Repaired eroded sections of trails by constructing rock steps or water bars.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Meridian, ID05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Management
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, IDSkills
- Training and Coaching
- Account Updating
- Staff Training
- Customer Service
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Relations
- Forklift Operation
- Ordering Parts
- Inventory Management
- Catalog and Parts Familiarity
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Dirt Biking
- Snowmobiling
- Car restoration
Accomplishments
- Been top salesman for 5 years straight
- Have several recognitions for aiding and rescuing people in distress and in a difficult situation in the back country and on the treacherous roads in idaho.
Certification
- Parts master certified with Ford Motor Company
- Forklift certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parts Advisor
Lithia Ford Of Boise
02.2012 - Current
Laborer
Western Trailer Equipment
10.2011 - 02.2012
Trail Ranger
Idaho state pa
06.2007 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Management
North Idaho College
- Parts master certified with Ford Motor Company
- Forklift certified
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