Taylor Christian
Summary
With a proven track record at Oreilly Auto Parts, I excel in staff management and strategic planning, enhancing team performance and revenue growth. My expertise in customer service and problem-solving has consistently improved operational efficiency. Skilled in both leadership and process improvements, I bring a dynamic approach to achieving business objectives and fostering team development.
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Oreily's Auto Parts
01.2025 - Current
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Freelance Mechanic
T's Mobile Mechanic Service
College Station, Tx
05.2022 - Current
- Diagnosed and replaced damaged or defective parts on customers vehicles.
- Maintained a steady inflow of customers through constant contact and marketing to specific demographics.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor for detailed repair estimates.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Investigated customer complaints about the business, and rectified the issues immediately.
Director of Maintenance and Safety
Peas In A Pod Learning Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Kept the grounds well maintained and child-friendly at all times.
- Maintained all toys and equipment.
- Made sure that all equipments and facilities were functioning at proper capacity.
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Attended to customer complaints and processed product return or replacement requests.
- Processed customer payments, generated bills, and filled out warranty cards.
- Coordinated efficient product deliveries to meet customers' demands.
- Assisted customers in making informed purchase choices and selecting products.
- Kept customer spaces clean, neat and organized for maximum appeal.
- Distributed keys to correct employees on accurate employment timeline.
- Organized and understood goals, sales and requirements of site floor.
Feed and Customer Service Specialist
Producers Cooperative Association
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
- Gathered the necessary items that the customer ordered in a timely manner to deliver.
- Kept the feed dock schedule and moved workers around accordingly.
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Waller County Electric Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Optimized work readiness with organized tools and spaces.
Facilities and Maintenance Assistant
Waller ISD
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Organized storage areas and tool rooms to keep areas safe and fully stocked.
- Maintained safety conditions and standards in facility.
- Used and operated various types of tools such as power saws, sanders, grinders, forklifts, and basic hand tools.
- Conducted basic repairs to plumbing systems such as leaky faucets and clogged drains.
- Inspected systems and equipment to identify unscheduled maintenance and repair needs.
Farm/Ranch Hand
Paben Farms
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Administered feed supplements to cows and other livestock.
- Designed new feeding system to save $[Amount] on operational expenses.
- Placed orders for animal food with vendors and confirmed delivery dates and times.
- Documented animal growth, production costs, individual behaviors, feeding patterns and other data in daily logs and main database, noting trends, and identifying areas of concern.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Agribusiness
Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, Tx, US
Kingsville, TX12-2024
Associate of Arts - Agribusiness
Blinn College
Brenham, TX12-2024
Skills
- Customer service and engagement
- Problem-solving
- Process improvements
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff management
- Department oversight
- Team building and leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Oreily's Auto Parts
01.2025 - Current
Director of Maintenance and Safety
Peas In A Pod Learning Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Freelance Mechanic
T's Mobile Mechanic Service
05.2022 - Current
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reilly Auto Parts
05.2021 - 05.2024
Feed and Customer Service Specialist
Producers Cooperative Association
01.2021 - 05.2021
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Waller County Electric Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2019
Facilities and Maintenance Assistant
Waller ISD
05.2018 - 08.2018
Farm/Ranch Hand
Paben Farms
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Agribusiness
Texas A&M Kingsville, Kingsville, Tx, US
Associate of Arts - Agribusiness
Blinn College
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