Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Veronika Staffel

Riverside,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into any given field.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Specialist

Malcolm Smith Motorsports
08.2022 - Current
  • Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
  • Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
  • Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
  • Satisfied customers with fast, knowledgeable service for every product needs.
  • Increased store revenue by cross-selling products and upselling services to customers.
  • Stocked and managed stock of parts.
  • Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
  • Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
  • Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
  • Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
  • Handled between 25-60 customer interactions daily with over 90% resulting in sales.

Parts & Accessories Controller

Malcolm Smith Motorsports
07.2020 - 12.2022
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
  • Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
  • Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
  • Handled ordering, returns, backorders, and OBS for 18 Lines (Aprillia, CanAm (Offroad & Three Wheel), Ducati, GasGas, Honda, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, KTM, Kayo, Piaggio, Polaris, Seadoo, Stacyc, Super 73, Suzuki, Slingshot, Vespa, Yamaha)

Parts Manager

Iron Supply Powersports
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use powersports equipment.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.
  • Processed and reshelved return orders, checking for discrepancies, potential usage and consistency issues.
  • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
  • Depleted over $350,000 of OBS product.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Conducted ordering, forecasting, returns and stocking for 6 OEM Lines (Suzuki, Triumph, Kayo, Polaris, GasGas, Honda) and over 15 vendors.

Internet Sales

Coyne Powersports
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Corresponded with online customers to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints for customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer issues and resolved complaints by leveraging expert knowledge.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in online shopping experience.
  • Improved monthly sales with successful marketing, sales and customer relations approaches.
  • Responded to between 15 and 70 customer inquiries daily with 15% increase in sales.

Instructor

Disco Inverno Softball
03.2017 - 04.2020
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Instructed student on proper athletic technique and strategy.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Helped athletes build confidence.
  • Grew initial business by 500%.

Research Analyst

Kawasaki Motor Corp., USA
06.2011 - 09.2018
  • Analyzed large volume of data to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing research findings and recommendations for further action.
  • Created and maintained database to store research data.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and developments to conduct relevant and valuable research.
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
  • Used varied statistical and data analysis techniques to draw conclusions from research.
  • Created visualizations to present research data and findings to stakeholders.
  • Analyzed statistical data using both modern and traditional methods.
  • Led research focus groups and individual interviews and translated complex findings into actionable insights.
  • Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
  • Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding observational data.
  • Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
  • Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
  • Used strong and eloquent speaking skills in delivering questions to survey participants by phone and prompting responses to complete questionnaires.
  • Created prompts, scripts and internet surveys to get accurate data.
  • Grew company research portfolio by over 45%.

Education

MBA - Sports Business

University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Research And Development Management

University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
05.2010

Skills

  • Purchasing Oversight
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Communication
  • Research Coordination
  • Information Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Survey Building & Administration

Certification

  • Burke Research Institute Focus Group Moderator Certificate
  • M1 License


Timeline

Parts Specialist - Malcolm Smith Motorsports
08.2022 - Current
Parts Manager - Iron Supply Powersports
03.2022 - 07.2022
Parts & Accessories Controller - Malcolm Smith Motorsports
07.2020 - 12.2022
Internet Sales - Coyne Powersports
02.2020 - 07.2020
Instructor - Disco Inverno Softball
03.2017 - 04.2020
Research Analyst - Kawasaki Motor Corp., USA
06.2011 - 09.2018
University of San Francisco - MBA, Sports Business
University of California, Riverside - Bachelor of Arts, Research And Development Management
Veronika Staffel