I have over 32 years experience in the automotive, heavy equipment, and motorcycles industry. My entire career has been either in parts sales, service department or warranty administration. I am a team player and looking for a long term career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Advisor
Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson
Elgin, SC
03.2024 - 11.2024
Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.
Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
Assisted with scheduling appointments for service work to be performed on vehicles.
Inspected vehicles for needed repairs or maintenance services and advised customers accordingly.
Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
Explained the features and benefits of products or services offered by the dealership to customers.
Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
Ensured that all customer inquiries were handled promptly and accurately.
Upsold additional products or services when appropriate.
Adhered to all safety regulations while performing vehicle inspections or servicing procedures.
Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
Service Advisor
James River Equipment
Rock Hill, SC
02.2023 - 02.2024
Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.
Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
Assisted with scheduling appointments for service work to be performed on vehicles.
Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
Explained the features and benefits of products or services offered by the dealership to customers.
Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
Tracked customer requests, comments, problems, issues and resolutions within designated systems.
Developed strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
Upsold additional products or services when appropriate.
Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
Parts Specialist
Oceana Gold
Kershaw, South Carolina
02.2019 - 11.2023
Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against invoices, delivery notes, and packing slips.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions in the computer system.
Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
Researched pricing, availability, compatibility, quality standards, and other factors related to purchasing decisions.
Analyzed existing inventories to determine which items should be reordered or discontinued from stock lists.
Managed vendor relationships by ensuring that orders were filled accurately and on time.
Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while handling hazardous materials.
Identified potential problems with defective or damaged parts before they reached customers.
Responded to inquiries from internal staff members about part specifications or availability.
Coordinated shipping arrangements for outbound orders as needed.
Performed regular audits of warehouse shelves to verify proper stocking levels.
Store Manager
Midlands Auto Supply
Camden, SC
01.2019 - 01.2023
Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Organized promotional events to increase product awareness.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement.
Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
Performed regular price checks to ensure competitive pricing.
Assessed operational efficiency of the store's departments.
Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
Identified opportunities for cost savings through waste reduction initiatives.
Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
Service Advisor
Premier Automotive Group
Rock Hill, SC
11.2010 - 10.2015
Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.
Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
Assisted with scheduling appointments for service work to be performed on vehicles.
Inspected vehicles for needed repairs or maintenance services and advised customers accordingly.
Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
Ensured that all customer inquiries were handled promptly and accurately.
Tracked customer requests, comments, problems, issues and resolutions within designated systems.