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We love to hike, swim and travel. We travel all over the world to seek out our passion.
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Steven Romine

New Caney,TX

Summary

Results-driven Fixed Operations Director with proven skills in enhancing operations, reducing expenses and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strategic mindset and organized approach. Bringing 25+ years of related experience. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Automotive Service and Fixed Operations professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fixed Operations Director

Cortes Auto Group
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service processes and streamlining communication between departments.
  • Managed team of service advisors, technicians, and support staff for optimal performance in daily operations.
  • Enhanced employee productivity by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and arranging relevant training programs.
  • Developed comprehensive budgets and financial forecasts for fixed operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
  • Established strong relationships with manufacturers and vendors to negotiate favorable pricing on parts and services.
  • Implemented inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels while reducing carrying costs.
  • Created a positive workplace culture by promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional development opportunities among staff members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Fixed Operations Director

Buckalew Chevrolet
02.2014 - 02.2023

Overseeing and directing all aspects of service, parts, and the collision center. Leading team members to maximize our goal of quality customer service and financial growth. I spent the first 2 years of employment as the Service Manager. I was then promoted to The Fixed Operations Director position where we experienced substantive growth in gross profit and net income across Fixed Operations.

  • Directed fixed operations of 80-member group, driving services excellence, implementation of new programs and attainment of sales objectives in alignment with market trends.
  • Cultivated strong internal, customer and manufacturer relationships.
  • Boosted staff loyalty and reduced turnover with introduction of innovative programs.

Service Manager

Weisner Automotive Group
01.2008 - 02.2014

Education

Vocational - Automotive Technology

GM Service Technical And Non-Technical College
Various Online And On Location Classes

Associate of Arts - Advertising

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX

Associate of Applied Science - Submarine Warfare And Operating Systems

United States Naval Submarine School/BESS
Groton, CT

Automotive Fixed Operations Certification - Business Economics

Automotive Fixed Operations Academy
Dallas, TX
01.2019

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency
  • Pricing policies
  • Customer Relations
  • Optimizing profitability
  • Setting goals
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Staff Development
  • Workforce Planning
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Employee Development
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Certified Compliance Coordinator, KPA - 2022
  • Human Resources Training - 2022
  • Certified Parts and Service Director/Manager, General Motors - 2022
  • Certified Warranty Administrator, General Motors - 2022
  • Certified Customer Experience Manager, General Motors - 2022
  • GM Lifetime Service Excellence Recipient, General Motors - 2013

We love to hike, swim and travel. We travel all over the world to seek out our passion.

I believe is is very important for people to discover and embrace different people and cultures. I think everyone should have the opportunity to experience what life and people are really all about.

Timeline

Fixed Operations Director

Cortes Auto Group
08.2023 - 01.2024

Fixed Operations Director

Buckalew Chevrolet
02.2014 - 02.2023

Service Manager

Weisner Automotive Group
01.2008 - 02.2014

Vocational - Automotive Technology

GM Service Technical And Non-Technical College

Associate of Arts - Advertising

Sam Houston State University

Associate of Applied Science - Submarine Warfare And Operating Systems

United States Naval Submarine School/BESS

Automotive Fixed Operations Certification - Business Economics

Automotive Fixed Operations Academy
  • Certified Compliance Coordinator, KPA - 2022
  • Human Resources Training - 2022
  • Certified Parts and Service Director/Manager, General Motors - 2022
  • Certified Warranty Administrator, General Motors - 2022
  • Certified Customer Experience Manager, General Motors - 2022
  • GM Lifetime Service Excellence Recipient, General Motors - 2013
Steven Romine