William Braun
Columbus,OH
Summary
Self motivated proven leader who is experienced with inventory management, and team leadership. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce operational inefficiencies. Track record of enhancing vendor relationships and ensuring seamless parts availability. Well versed in training for organizaitonal efficiency and accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
Equipment Share
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Inventory control, parts research and ordering, equipment diagnosis
- Worked directly with service manager and technicians in facility and in the field to make sure the shop and their trucks were stocked with the correct parts and quantities
- Worked with equipment manufacturers to diagnose and repair their equipment that we owned
Commercial Parts Manager
O'Reilly Auto parts
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Worked with our commercial customers to make sure their products were ordered accurately and delivered on time
- Helped source hard to find parts and insure fitment for accuracy
- Interact with our customers on a daily basis to see if there was more opportunity for us to be of assistance to them or if there was a need for more product lines
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use at their shops.
- Handled all customer service issues quickly to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts to replace original manufacturer parts.
Forman/Electrican
Cutting Edge Construction
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Restaurant and food service maintenance
- Used a wide range of skills to build, fabricate, and repair various structures and machinery for the food industry
- Worked on walk in coolers, refrigeration, fryers, hot lamps, conveyor ovens, outdoor signage, lighting, building repair, plumbing, and electrical
- Primary restaurants serviced: Rally’s
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Chef/Pit Boss
Sophies Gourmet Pierogi
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Assisted Owner/Chef in the daily operations of two of central Ohio’s #1 food trucks and BBQ restaurant
- Cleanliness and accuracy were very important in my role here
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- We smoked meats and cheeses for catering and also made fresh handmade pierogi from scratch daily
- Customer service was also key in my role as I greeted customers and assisted them with their orders and loading their vehicles
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
General Manager
Little Tonys Pizza & Italian Eatery
12.2012 - 12.2016
- Inventory, ordering, scheduling, cleaning, prepping food, fulfilling customer orders and interacting with customers
- Lead a team of up to 30 employees at a time to make sure the 3400 sq ft dining room and 2200sqft kitchen ran smoothly
- Developed standard operating procedures for new hires, positive reinforcement for continued training and overseen driver training and safety
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee training.
- Drove business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards developing new menu items.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Owner/General Manager
Smokies BBQ
05.2014 - 12.2016
- This was a second company I helped open in addition to running Little Tony’s Pizzeria and Italian Eatery
- This was a full service BBQ restaurant and Bar
- Developed menu and operating procedures to put out the best product possible
- Remodeled the restaurant and decorated it to attract customers
- Overseen all operations, ordering, hiring, training, and everything else that goes with running a restaurant
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Depot Manager
Captain Toms Ice Cream
02.2004 - 10.2012
- Maintained and operated a fleet of 20 ice cream trucks
- Building and grounds maintenance.
- Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
- Overseen inventory of each truck, and servicing independent contractors
- Ordering and inventory of over 10k frozen items
- Maintenance of multiple refrigeration units and vehicles
Manager/installer
Competition Sounds
03.1999 - 01.2004
- Sales and installation of automotive electronics, hydraulics, air ride, body work, and paint
- Scheduled with customers and vendors to make sure parts arrived on time to ensure customers were satisfied with the work and timeline promised
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mancelona High School
Mancelona, MI06-1995
Electrical Occupational Certificate - Electrical
Traverese Bay Area Career Tec Center
Traverese City, MI01.1995
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Palmetto, FL06-1993
Skills
- Customer Service
- Invoice Processing
- Inventory Management
- Ordering parts
- Stock management
- Vendor Relations
- Forklift Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Customer Relations
- Staff Training
- POS systems operations
References
Personal and Professional References available upon request
Timeline
Parts Manager
Equipment Share
03.2024 - 10.2024
Commercial Parts Manager
O'Reilly Auto parts
11.2020 - 03.2024
Forman/Electrican
Cutting Edge Construction
11.2019 - 11.2020
Chef/Pit Boss
Sophies Gourmet Pierogi
03.2017 - 11.2019
Owner/General Manager
Smokies BBQ
05.2014 - 12.2016
General Manager
Little Tonys Pizza & Italian Eatery
12.2012 - 12.2016
Depot Manager
Captain Toms Ice Cream
02.2004 - 10.2012
Manager/installer
Competition Sounds
03.1999 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Mancelona High School
Electrical Occupational Certificate - Electrical
Traverese Bay Area Career Tec Center
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
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