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WADE REJHOLEC

Manteno,IL

Summary

Responsive team leader with strong customer support background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

Voortman Steel Group
Monee, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Drafted SLA proposals outlining services, costs, and benefits for prospective customers.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
  • Presented product features and advantages to potential customers during sales meetings.
  • Renewed existing accounts by cementing trusting relationships with customers.
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.

Quality Control Technician

High Performance Lubricants
Manteno, IL
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
  • Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
  • Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
  • Utilized a variety of measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision tools.
  • Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
  • Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.

Parts Department Manager

Midwest Transit Equipment Inc.
South Holland, IL
07.2011 - 08.2022
  • Built SOP's that boosted department efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Reduced process lags, managing daily parts operations such as fulfilling service requests, generating orders, tracking inventory and maintaining profit margins.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Established and maintained rapport with customers through active listening and dynamic communication to promote loyalty and referrals.

Parts Counter Specialist

Midwest Transit Equipment Inc.
South Holland, IL
04.2004 - 07.2011
  • Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
  • Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
  • Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
  • Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model and year.
  • Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
  • Followed up on parts availability notices to keep customers informed about pace and process of work orders.

Education

GENERAL -

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2001

GENERAL -

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
08.1999

Skills

  • Invoice Processing
  • Stock Management
  • POS Systems Operation
  • Vendor Relations
  • Client Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Cost Tracking
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Ordering Parts
  • Coordinating Paperwork
  • Account Management
  • Preparing Contracts
  • Energetic and Positive
  • Approachable and Relatable
  • Google Drive
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Emergency Response
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Service

Certification

Forklift certified CPR and AED certified DIA inventory management software Microsoft Office Proceed DMS Ability to read and understand CAD/engineering schematics and wiring diagrams

Timeline

Account Manager

Voortman Steel Group
06.2023 - Current

Quality Control Technician

High Performance Lubricants
11.2022 - 06.2023

Parts Department Manager

Midwest Transit Equipment Inc.
07.2011 - 08.2022

Parts Counter Specialist

Midwest Transit Equipment Inc.
04.2004 - 07.2011

GENERAL -

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GENERAL -

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
WADE REJHOLEC