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Tom Ellis

Minden,NV

Summary

Skilled Parts Sales Associate with expertise in sales, service and compliance. Flexible team player with strong problem-solving and interpersonal abilities. Knowledgeable proficient in searching both physical and computerized catalogs, order systems and parts databases. Works efficiently and accurately to meet productivity, sales and customer service objectives. Focused well-versed in parts organization, purchasing and delivery management. Excellent leadership, scheduling and problem-solving abilities. Offering 33 years of progressive experience in field. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Ford Parts Representative

Capital Ford
05.1990 - 03.2024
  • Fulfilled orders and sourced products to meet rigorous customer delivery schedules.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts, and replacing with new ones.
  • Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on industry trends, new products, and best practices in parts management.
  • Recommended alternative parts if necessary and taught customers fundamentals of part modification and repair.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.

General Laborer

Ranger Construction
03.1987 - 11.1990
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Operated forklift to load and unload materials and equipment on trucks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.

Education

No Degree - Elementary School Teaching

University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
06.1997

Associate of General Studies -

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
07.1996

High School Diploma -

Carson High School
Carson City, NV
06.1991

Skills

  • Product and service knowledge

  • Delivery Management

  • Contract Negotiation

  • Staff Training

  • Shipping and receiving

  • Order Fulfillment

  • Invoice Processing

  • Pricing Strategies

  • Coordinating paperwork

  • Invoicing and Billing

  • Product Merchandising

  • Customer Service

  • Customer Relations

  • Forklift Operation

  • Ordering parts

  • Inventory Management

  • Goal Setting

  • Customer Communication

  • Sales Training

  • Customer Technical Support

  • Planning and coordination

  • Shipping coordination

  • Onsite Evaluations

  • Customer Needs Analysis

  • General carpentry

  • Backhoe operator

Timeline

Ford Parts Representative

Capital Ford
05.1990 - 03.2024

General Laborer

Ranger Construction
03.1987 - 11.1990

No Degree - Elementary School Teaching

University of Nevada - Reno

Associate of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

Western Nevada College

Associate of General Studies -

Western Nevada College

High School Diploma -

Carson High School
Tom Ellis