SAM STEED
**** *** ****** • Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 • 770-***-**** • *************@*****.***
Experienced professional with 20+ years of accomplishments as a Service Director and Manager, Technician, and Shop Manager for the automotive industry. Attended 20+ technician seminars, as well as Service Management School for Goodyear, Pep Boys, and National Tire Warehouse. Awarded Service Manager of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009, 2012) for consistently exceeding goals for sales, revenue, and customer satisfaction. Trusted leader and trainer, committed to motivating employees to achieve their highest level of performance.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Employee Leadership
Training, Development
Service Management
Schedule Coordination
Inventory Control
Customer Relationships
Store Promotions
Increasing Profit
Strategic Selling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bob McDonald, Goodyear, Marietta, GA 1998-Present
Service Director
Provide services to as many as 1,200 customers each month in a high-volume retail outlet
Communicate directly with customers to answer questions and address problems or complaints
Serve as a liaison between the technician and the customer to ensure quality of work completed
Participate in strategic marketing efforts to maximize business and increase profit for the shop
Maintain current knowledge of market and product trends to effectively answer customer questions
Supervise team members and provide constructive feedback to help improve their performance
Pep Boys, Marietta, GA 1995-1998
Assistant Service Manager
Provided assistance to the Service Manager in running operations of busy parts and repair shop
Coordinated the schedule for around 30 employees, supervised and trained 12 service writers
Handled estimates and communicated with the parts department to acquire the correct parts
Oversaw the profitability and productivity of the store, and ensured all invoices were submitted
Bob McDonald, Goodyear, Smyrna, GA 1993-1995
Technician
Executed diagnosis of vehicles, and ensured proper maintenance and repairs were carried out
Communicated with Service Manager and customers on the progress and cost of the work
Supervised other employees, ensuring all work was completed correctly and in a timely manner
National Tire Warehouse, Marietta, GA 1986-1993
Shop Manager
Achieved designation as first individual to be promoted directly from Manager in Training to Manager
Managed one of the highest performing stores in the nation, including supervision of 15-20 employees
Coordinated schedules, anticipating staffing needs for busiest and slowest times of the day and week
Motivated and trained employees, ensuring all team members were aware of products and services
Stayed current with corporate policies and procedures and communicated changes to all employees
Interacted with customers to identify what they needed, and recommended appropriate products
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Service Manager School, NTW, Pep Boys, Goodyear
Technician Trainings and Seminars (20+)
Automotive Service Excellence Certification (Previously Held)
Coursework in Business and Management
Diploma, Wills High School, Smyrna, GA