THOMAS VALKENAAR
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in management, automotive knowledge, customer service, and sales seeking a position to leverage skills and expertise. Proven track record of success in these areas, confident in ability to contribute to growth and success of any organization. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sales through effective leadership and strategic decision-making. Committed to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends, eager to bring diverse skill set and dedication to excellence to a new challenge.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delray Toyota
Carpenter
- Helped me work my way through college.
Inside Sales
Intercomp Wire and Cable
Sales
Isotec phone systems thru the Jarvis Corp.
Service and Store Manager
Precision Francizing
05.2015 - Current
- Helped 3 separate stores greatly increase their sales
- The Morrisville store became the #1 store of all Precision Tune stores in the country.
Lead Technician
Six Forks Station Exxon
06.1993 - 12.2014
- Past ASE certified technician
- State inspector.
Service Writer / Service Dispatcher
Fred Anderson Toyota
01.1991 - 12.1991
Store Manager
Exxon corp. Houston, TX Coors Division
02.1990 - 12.1990
- P & L Responsibility for this facility, manage service department, gas and retail sales
- Managed 12 employees
- This store had been losing money for 7 years in a row and I made it profitable again in my first month
- Stayed profitable until Exxon sold off the COORS division.
Education
BBA - International Business/Economics
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01.1978
Skills
- Automotive Knowledge
- Carpentry
- Plumbing [Auto / Home]
- Electrical [Auto / Home]
- Estimating [auto service, building projects ]
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- North Carolina State automotive safety and emissions Inspector
- ASE certified Auto Technician [A1 to A8]
- Auto air conditioning certified
Priorexperience
- Delray Toyota, Delray Beach Florida - Dealership service and parts management
- Carpenter - Helped me work my way through college. Boca Raton, FL
- Intercomp Wire and Cable, Hayesville, NC - Inside Sales
- Isotec phone systems thru the Jarvis Corp., Pompano Beach, FL - Sales in Business phone systems
Other
North Carolina State automotive safety and emissions Inspector, ASE certified Auto Technician [A1 to A8], Auto air conditioning certified, Pilot, Baseball umpire, Basketball referee
Nature enthusiast
Getting out in nature, wether on land or sea, to experience animal behavior
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid sick leave4-day work weekTimeline
Service and Store Manager
Precision Francizing
05.2015 - Current
Lead Technician
Six Forks Station Exxon
06.1993 - 12.2014
Service Writer / Service Dispatcher
Fred Anderson Toyota
01.1991 - 12.1991
Store Manager
Exxon corp. Houston, TX Coors Division
02.1990 - 12.1990
Delray Toyota
Carpenter
Inside Sales
Intercomp Wire and Cable
Sales
Isotec phone systems thru the Jarvis Corp.
BBA - International Business/Economics
Florida Atlantic University
- North Carolina State automotive safety and emissions Inspector
- ASE certified Auto Technician [A1 to A8]
- Auto air conditioning certified
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