Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors, and customer needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager/Production Manager/Collision Estimator
Service King Collision Center
07.2008 - 10.2023
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods, and backorders saving the company over $40,000 in lost revenue in the first year.
Ordered, received, and inspected parts for automotive repairs totaling over $500,000 of inventory yearly.
Consistently met goals of gross profit at 31.5% and exceeded by 2% over 80% of the calendar year.
Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized cutting overspending by 10%.
Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and parts for automotive repairs.
Led daily production meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Shift Clerk
FedEx
01.2006 - 07.2008
Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
Oversaw processing of incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures with a crew of 9 personnel.
Dispatcher
Grande Communications
01.2000 - 01.2006
Maintained, updated, and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Minimized cost of operations by optimizing routes for drivers to align with budget.
Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 15 fleet vehicles.
Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
US Air Force
02.1995 - 10.1999
Conducted all planning of aerospace propulsion maintenance functions and activities with a crew of 6.
Scored a 100% competency on all test in Propulsion training.
Inspected and repaired jet engines.
Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines and modules.
Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Operated 12K forklift to facilitate engine transport.
Supervisor of drain and purge program for engine module shipping.
Instructor of self-aid and buddy care program for the squadron.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01.1999
Skills
Inventory management
Operations management
Purchasing and returns oversight
Estimating
Project Scheduling
Technical order compliance
Precise measuring and inspection processes
Military maintenance requirements
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Service coordination
Closing tickets
Updating logs
Scheduling and dispatching field personnel
Prioritizing calls
Operation of forklifts and hydraulic lifts
Timeline
Parts Manager/Production Manager/Collision Estimator
Service King Collision Center
07.2008 - 10.2023
Shift Clerk
FedEx
01.2006 - 07.2008
Dispatcher
Grande Communications
01.2000 - 01.2006
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
US Air Force
02.1995 - 10.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
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