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Thomas Houser

Summary

Experienced Automotive Service Director with over 25 years of experience in fixed operations. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Director

Hughes Subaru
05.2024 - Current

Service Director

Shottenkirk Hyundai Of Canton
09.2023 - 04.2024

Service Director

Milton Martin Honda
08.2021 - 06.2023

Managed all service technicians, service advisors, detailers, and call center staff.

Raised customer satisfaction scores (American Honda CSE)

above district, zone, and national rankings.


Service Director

Honda Mall Of Georgia
08.2008 - 09.2020

Department Manager over a high volume automotive service and repair center.

Responsible for hiring technicians, service advisors, detailer, porters, and clerical staff.

Implemented an express service team to compete with quick service centers.

Tracked production and gross for parts and service operations and set goals for the department ,as well as , individual team members.

Met with technicians and service advisors individually on a quarterly basis to review performance, offer support, and listen to any suggestions that might help our departments grow.

Developed a customer service staff to follow up , listen, and professionally resolve any questions or concerns from our customers.

Maintained an above standard Customer Satisfaction Score winning

American Honda's President's Award 11 out of 12 years.

Responsible for expense control with vendors and supplies.

Direct supervisor over facility upkeep and repairs.

Service Manager

Acura Carland
07.1991 - 10.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
06.1991

Skills

  • Process improvement
  • Service recommendations
  • Trained on Reynolds and Reynolds/Ignite Advanced Service
  • Problem resolution
  • Team management
  • Departmental Budgeting
  • Facility Safety
  • OSHA Compliance

Timeline

Service Director

Hughes Subaru
05.2024 - Current

Service Director

Shottenkirk Hyundai Of Canton
09.2023 - 04.2024

Service Director

Milton Martin Honda
08.2021 - 06.2023

Service Director

Honda Mall Of Georgia
08.2008 - 09.2020

Service Manager

Acura Carland
07.1991 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Georgia Southern University
Thomas Houser