Don A. Pelzer
**** ******** ****, *******, ** ***83
Cell 641-***-****
acadfg@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To obtain a position as an Automotive Service Advisor, utilizing my
management, team building and quality control experience to support the
operations of a dealership.
Employment
Stalker Chevrolet
Creston, IA
Service Manager
2007-Present
. Assisted customers with technical and warranty issues
. Implemented cost saving procedures that positively affected entire
dealership
. Took over a service department that was losing money and turned it
into a profitable one
. Built repeat business and customer loyalty
. Adhered to standard of current ASE and General Motors training for all
technicians
. Used positive reinforcements to motivate staff to reach their highest
potential
. Fostered an environment of technician loyalty with extremely low
turnover
Accessory Pros ADI
Minneapolis, MN
Sales Account Manager
2005-2007
. Worked with over 500 dealerships in MN, WI, SD and ND
. Generated ideas and assisted with implementation process of selling
General Motors accessories before vehicle delivery
. Developed and assisted with dealership accessory displays for customer
viewing
Cornick Chevrolet
Creston, IA
Service Manager
1990-2005
. Built customer loyalty by hiring trained technicians to produce
quality service
. Fostered an environment of trust to help parts, sales and service
departments
work together as a team
Sales Consultant
1988-1990
. Used positive attitude to assist and sell customers vehicles that fit
their needs
Parts Manager
1984-1988
. Used quality control skills to help develop a good working inventory
. Helped dealership implement computerized parts cataloguing system
Don A. Pelzer
1102 Metfield Lane, Raymore, MO 64083
Cell 641-***-****
acadfg@r.postjobfree.com
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Employment
Deter Chevrolet
Atlantic, IA
Parts Assistant
1979-1984
. Assisted technicians in obtaining correct parts to repair vehicles
. Outside sales to repair shops and body shops in Atlantic area
Awards
. Multiple Chamber of Commerce recognitions for Outstanding Customer
Service
. Reached semi-finals in General Motors Accessory sales contest testing
knowledge and presentation of accessories
Education
Westmar College
Lemars, IA
Psychology Program
Griswold Community High School
Griswold, IA
High School Diploma