Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
Timeline
Stephen Brown

Stephen Brown

Russiaville,IN

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Manager

Stellhorn RV & Camping Center
Kokomo, IN
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
  • Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure timely completion of projects according to customer specifications.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Adhered to customer service standards to foster satisfaction and retention.
  • Created employee work schedules to keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Guided department employees on changes from management.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Created written estimates and obtained customer consent to proceed.
  • Managed inventory levels of parts necessary for servicing customers' needs.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Motivated and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
  • Reviewed customer billing statements for accuracy prior to release.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Service Advisor

Stellhorn RV and Camping Center
Kokomo, IN
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Welcomed customers, gained insight of services needed, scheduled appointments for service work
  • Worked diligently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
  • Prepared written estimates for service work and parts needed
  • Ordering parts for customer units and making sure they arrive in a timely manner
  • Acted as liaison between customers, manufacturer reps and technicians
  • Ensured completion of work orders and invoice submissions, collected customer payment
  • Organized technician schedules for the day, overseeing that everything was done properly and in a timely manner.
  • Provided accurate estimates of repair costs, labor times and parts prices to customers.
  • Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Adjusted bills and refunded money to resolve customers' service or billing complaints.
  • Determined accurate prices for [Type] customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
  • Calculated materials, supplies and labor costs to develop estimates and prepare work orders.
  • Promptly responded to customer inquiries via phone, email or in person.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
  • Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
  • Greeted customers and addressed their needs in a professional manner.
  • Managed incoming calls from potential customers looking for quotes or information about services provided at the dealership.
  • Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
  • Explained the features and benefits of products or services offered by the dealership to customers.
  • Followed up with existing customers regarding past services performed on their vehicles.
  • Tracked customer requests, comments, problems, issues and resolutions within designated systems.
  • Resolved customer complaints in an efficient and courteous manner.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Ensured that all customer inquiries were handled promptly and accurately.
  • Handled telephone inquiries regarding appointments and work in process.
  • Upsold additional products or services when appropriate.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to questions and concerns.
  • Examined records and papers to verify warranty and service contract coverage.
  • Prepared invoices for services rendered and collected payments from customers.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Construction

Hearn Construction
Kokomo, IN
09.2020 - 02.2022
  • Operated a wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, drill press and basic hand tools
  • Used precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces
  • Collaborated with the foreman to ensure smooth workflow and efficient organization operations
  • Followed company procedures to maintain a work environment in neat and orderly condition
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing the highest quality of products by seeing that all equipment was properly installed and worked correctly
  • Organized and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment to streamline inventory and supply management to optimize access to needed tools and equipment.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Construction Worker

SELF-EMPLOYED
Lafayette, IN
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Cleaned and prepared construction sites prior to the start of a job
  • Utilized my skills and knowledge of hand and power tools to design and build
  • Followed Blueprints and models accordingly
  • Used safe working practices at all times
  • Worked to please the client and aimed to achieve 100% client satisfaction.

Owner/Manager

Peter Hodson Quality Frames LTD
Cleethorpes
05.1995 - 06.2018
  • Provided courteous customer service in every area of the store
  • Maintained an accurate, efficient and effective client book
  • Worked closely with customers on special orders and projects
  • Managed inventory and ordered supplies as needed
  • Scheduled and participated in Trade Shows year round to sell to customers and other businesses.
  • Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.

Education

High school or equivalent - Geography and History

Lindsey School
05.1997

Skills

  • Customer Service (10 years)
  • Sales Management (10 years)
  • General Office Skills (10 years)
  • Management (10 years)
  • Leadership (10 years)
  • Supervising experience
  • Communication skills
  • Business development
  • Negotiation
  • Upselling
  • Recruiting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Inventory Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Employee Supervision
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Team Leadership

Certification

Driver's License

Assessments

  • Manufacturing fit, Proficient, 06/01/21
  • Sales skills, Proficient, 07/01/21
  • Basic mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 06/01/21

Timeline

Service Manager - Stellhorn RV & Camping Center
02.2023 - Current
Service Advisor - Stellhorn RV and Camping Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
Construction - Hearn Construction
09.2020 - 02.2022
Construction Worker - SELF-EMPLOYED
08.2019 - 09.2020
Owner/Manager - Peter Hodson Quality Frames LTD
05.1995 - 06.2018
Lindsey School - High school or equivalent, Geography and History
Stephen Brown