Brian Wachtel
**** * **** ******, *** Creek, WI *3154
Phone: 414-***-**** (mobile)
Personal Attributes
( Self motivated
( Effective leader
( Decisive
( Ambitious
Professional Experience
2007- 2/2010 LakeSide International Trucks Inc.
Racine, WI
Shop Supervisor
Service Advisor
. Manage day to day shop operations
. Service administration
. Manage shop up keep and tool inventory
. Customer service
. Warranty coding and claims
. Control profit margins
. Dispatch and orchestrate a 12 technician, 13 bay shop
2004-2007 Cummins NPower Oak
Creek, WI
Shop Supervisor
Service Advisor
. Supervising shop operations
. Service advising
. Warranty and claims adjustments
. Scheduling clients for repair and maintenance
. Customer service
. Monitor effective labor rates
. Look up and bill out parts
2004 Ewald's Mayfair Chrysler Jeep
Wauwatosa, WI
Service Manager
. Manage service drive
. Manage customer satisfaction level
. Customer service
. Warranty claims and adjustments
. Oversee dispatching
. Monitor effective labor rates and lines per invoice
2000-2004 Ziebart International
Waukesha, WI
Store General Manager
. Hire, train and supervise shop employees
. Manage profit and loss margins
. Increased profitability and sales on average of 28.5% annually
. Inventory control and ordering
. Area IS troubleshooting and support
1998-2000 Venus Ford Cudahy, WI
Service Advisor
. Service advising
. Warranty and claims adjustments
. Scheduling clients for repair and maintenance
. Customer service
1994-1998 August Schmidt Company West
Allis, WI
Diesel Mechanic
Shop Foreman (1995-1996)
. Repair and maintenance of heavy and light duty trucks
. Repair and maintenance of refrigeration units
. Electrical diagnostics
. Fabrication
. Welding
1988-1994 Allen's Sales and Service
Muskego, WI
Mechanic
. Automobile maintenance and repair
. Drivability diagnostics and repair
. Scheduling clients for repair and maintenance
Professional Certifications
Commercial Driver's License (classes B & C)
Ford Lincoln Mercury Commitment to Excellence Certification
DILHR Certification of Training
Education
1988-1992 Muskego High School
Muskego, WI
Interests/Accomplishments
Acted as general contractor and laborer in construction of two
personal residences
. Operating heavy construction machinery
. Designing, planning and constructing various household remodeling
and finishing projects
. Riding, repairing and modifying recreational vehicles
. Hunting, fishing and outdoor activities
. Personal fitness and health
. Passion for helping others