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Steve Richardson

Draper,UT

Summary

Seasoned Service Manager bringing 20+ years of Automotive experience. Proficient in business practices, standards of operation and customer needs. Empowering leader with passion for developing teams with focus on exceptional service delivery and customer retention. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager/ Director of Fixed Operations

RC Automotive
03.2018 - Current
  • Successfully implemented customer pay repairs to our organization. We went from less then $100,000 in annual sales in 2019 to over 1.8 Million so far in 2023.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
  • Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Hired, trained and supervised team of service staff members to meet business goals.

Director of Parts and Service

AutoMatch USA
01.2015 - 03.2018

Managed complete operations of Service and Parts departments for 5 locations. By implementing the 3 P's to our organization. (People, Process and Product) We successfully turned a one location dealership into a national used car super center. Focused on suppling the best after sale experience to our customers by educating them in proper preventive maintenance and necessary service.

Store Manager

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.2009 - 01.2015

Master Technician/Automotive Service Manager

Firestone Auto Care
01.1999 - 04.2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2004

Skills

  • Service Quality Management
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Process Implementation
  • Trustworthy and Honest
  • Revenue Generation
  • Business Development
  • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

Service Manager/ Director of Fixed Operations

RC Automotive
03.2018 - Current

Director of Parts and Service

AutoMatch USA
01.2015 - 03.2018

Store Manager

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
04.2009 - 01.2015

Master Technician/Automotive Service Manager

Firestone Auto Care
01.1999 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Utah
Steve Richardson