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Sam Alsaigh

Lakeside,United States

Summary

Driven Automotive Professional with over 15 years of diverse experience

Engaging business contributor who strives to earn trust by staying consistently dependable.

Customer Service Champion who ensures customer expectations are exceeded and equally work environments stay positive and motivating.

Efficient with understanding various processes from start to finish and working through any ideas to enhance customer experience or labor efficiencies.

Engaged by Learning • Serve by Principles • Integrity with Commitment

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Advisor

Summit Subaru El Cajon
02.2024 - Current
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Achieved high customer ratings by consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of service advising.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
  • Documented problems and corrective actions to maintain records.
  • Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs, recommending appropriate services to customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints diplomatically and efficiently.
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated effectively with technicians and management staff, ensuring seamless communication throughout the entire service process.
  • Examined service history and provided initial inspection of vehicle to identify issues.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
  • Interpreted diagnostic results to provide accurate repair recommendations.
  • Followed up with customers to offer additional support and check resolution satisfaction.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management.
  • Reduced wait times with efficient coordination of service tasks among technicians.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved efficiency and increased daily appointments.
  • Increased repeat business, establishing rapport and trust with customers through attentive listening and clear communication.
  • Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.

Service Advisor

Honda Of El Cajon
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling for improved efficiency and increased daily appointments.
  • Ensured high-quality service delivery by closely monitoring work progress and promptly addressing any issues or concerns.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed, ensuring accuracy in billing and warranty claims processing.
  • Collaborated with parts department to expedite necessary repairs, minimizing downtime for customers'' vehicles.
  • Conducted thorough vehicle inspections to identify needed maintenance or repairs, recommending appropriate services to customers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints diplomatically and efficiently.
  • Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
  • Achieved high customer ratings by consistently exceeding expectations in all aspects of service advising.
  • Promoted additional services based on individual customer needs, increasing overall revenue without compromising integrity or trustworthiness.
  • Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinated effectively with technicians and management staff, ensuring seamless communication throughout the entire service process.
  • Developed customized preventative maintenance plans for clients based on their specific needs, contributing to long-lasting client relationships.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly sales targets by upselling relevant products/services when appropriate.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
  • Interpreted diagnostic results to provide accurate repair recommendations.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Informed customers of service specials, completion times, and service expenses to provide exemplary customer service.
  • Reduced wait times with efficient coordination of service tasks among technicians.
  • Increased repeat business, establishing rapport and trust with customers through attentive listening and clear communication.

Service Advisor/Writer

Subaru Of El Cajon
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs and concerns.
  • Documented problems and corrective actions to maintain records.
  • Handled customer issues with confidence, using skills to provide effective resolution.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Answered calls and emails, addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing product information.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Applied highly effective selling skills while properly engaging and presenting solutions to customers.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 100% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to suggest additional service or product purchases and inquire about needs or concerns.
  • Entered concerns and repair orders into Xtime and CDK database system.
  • Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
  • Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies and labor.
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Informed customers of service specials, completion times and service expenses to provide exemplary customer service.
  • Accurately and efficiently answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction 100%.
  • Finalized paperwork using CDK and Cashed Out Customers with the utmost customer service experience.

Automotive Technician

Woodside Automotive
06.2020 - 10.2021
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.

Owner/Operator Technician

Turbo Master Inc. & Master Care Auto Repair
06.2006 - 12.2019

· Safety: ZERO Work Related or Safety Employee Injuries throughout the 5 years of Ownership.

· Business: Up to 5 Employees that sustained $350K in Revenue Annually and sustained inventory of $100K Monthly

· Diverse: Involved in all facets of the business, Accounting, Payroll, Procurement and Safety Procedures.

· Relationship: Built strong partnerships with various suppliers, dealers and manufacturers in the 5 years serving the community. As a business owner being reliable and flexible with partners

  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Disassembled and Rebuild Turbochargers, New Turbocharger Sales.

Education

Certification - Automotive Technology, Computer Technology

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Skills

  • Service Advisor/Writer
  • Listening Skills
  • Records Management
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Account Management
  • Records Oversight
  • Automotive Diagnostics
  • Customer Experience
  • Business Owner
  • Turbo Technician
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Computer Savvy
  • Bi-Lingual (English, Arabic)
  • Software Knowledge:

    Xtime, CDK, AllData, Mitchell, Identifix, Invomax, SpeedInvoice, Strong Microsoft Office Skills

Timeline

Service Advisor

Summit Subaru El Cajon
02.2024 - Current

Service Advisor

Honda Of El Cajon
06.2023 - 02.2024

Service Advisor/Writer

Subaru Of El Cajon
11.2021 - 06.2023

Automotive Technician

Woodside Automotive
06.2020 - 10.2021

Owner/Operator Technician

Turbo Master Inc. & Master Care Auto Repair
06.2006 - 12.2019

Certification - Automotive Technology, Computer Technology

Palomar College
Sam Alsaigh