Lester Eller

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Coral Springs FL,*3071

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Automotive Professional with 19 years expertise as a fully hands on Parts Manager in every

Aspects of all Parts Department processes and job functions.

I have been in the automotive industry since I was 19 this has given me 30 years of total automotive experience from which to draw upon. Including and not limited to business operations and full sales support, marketing, inventory control with focus on high turns and low obsolescence.

Respected builder and leader of customer-focused teams; instill a shared, enthusiastic commitment to customer service as a key driver of company goal attainment. Lead by example and ensure the execution of all safety, security, quality and store operations policies.

Areas of Expertise

I have multiple line experience And

Multiple franchise experience.

I have 11 years with Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram. 9 years with Toyota, 9 years with Nissan, 4 years with Subaru, 1 year with Hyundai.

Staff hiring, training, and supervision

in data compilation, report preparation,

Collections and customer service.

Skilled in various ADP systems as well as Microsoft Windows®, and Microsoft

Office®, Bell & Howell /Snap-On Business Solutions Parts Catalog systems, Chrysler Star Parts,

Certified Parts Manager

Chrysler, Hazmat Certified, AC Refrigerant Certified, Fork lift certified.

Professional Experience

Boca Raton Tire Center / Goodyear Boca Raton, FL

05/2012 to 10/2015

Sales Manager, 05/2012 to 10/2015

Hired on as Sales Manager for Boca Raton Tire to administrate and organize day to day business.

Lead tire sales & service, for retail and wholesale customers

Tire ordering,parts ordering and inventory control.

Maintain and increase wholesale customer satisfaction,

Freedom Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Lexington, KY

12/2011 to 04/2012

Parts Manager, 12/2011 to 04/2012

Hired on as Parts Manager for Freedom Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram to bring the department back on track.

Reestablishment of management structure.

Reestablishment of proper inventory protocols.

Reestablishment of proper ordering procedures including AOR compliance from 88% to 93.8%.

Evaluation of Parts Team, interviewing and hiring of additional personal and promotion and termination of personal as needed to bring team to efficient level.

Establishing proper interdepartmental team strategies by working closely with the General Manager, General Sales Manager, Service Manager, Office Manager, and Comptroller.

Reestablishment and Increased tire sales 75% - Increased accessories sales 25%

Established new e-Store, online parts store.

Lester Eller

1392 NW 93rd Ter

Coral Springs FL,33071

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Napleton’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Hyundai West Palm Beach, FL

08/2007 to 04/2009

Parts Manager, Parts Director, 08/2007 to 04/2009

All Responsibilities for two separate inventories.

In charge of all parts-department activities, including hiring, training, and supervising eight employees in counter operations, parts receiving/stocking, and deliveries.

Personally responsible for reducing obsolescence from $90,000.00 to less than $30.000.00 in one year.

Structure prices and assist in collections of past-due invoices.

Use ADP parts management and inventory-control software; execute all price updates, wholesale incentives, and

All ordering (VOR, DAILY, AOR & SMART STOCK) for both inventories.

Train all New Car Salesman in selling accessories and setup Preloaded Vehicles, make custom menus.

Train all personnel in processing claims, shortages, damaged goods, back orders, overages, and shortages.

Introduced training programs that enhanced employee performance and helped build a motivated workforce.

Maroone Dodge of Miami Miami, FL

08/2006 to 07/2007

Parts Manager, 08/2006 to 07/2007

In charge of all parts-department activities, including hiring, training, and supervising eight employees in counter operations parts receiving/stocking, and deliveries.

Use ADP parts management and inventory-control software; execute all price updates, wholesale incentives, and all ordering (VOR, DAILY, AOR)

Effectively trained and supervised ten employees in all department procedures.

Personally remodeled and restructured Parts Department into cohesive team.

Maroone Chrysler, Jeep Coconut Creek, FL

02/2000 to 07/2006

Parts Manager, Assistant Parts Manager 02/2000 to 07/2006

In charge of all parts-department activities, including hiring, training, and supervising eight employees in counter operations, parts receiving/stocking, and deliveries.

Use ADP parts management and inventory-control software; execute all price updates, wholesale incentives, and all ordering (VOR, DAILY, AOR)

Performed direct customer service and updated/maintained accurate parts inventories.

Worked closely with managers to process paperwork.

Performed with wholesale and wholesale network to increase sales and sales area.

Performed direct customer service in wholesale, retail, body shop counter, back counter positions.

Personally responsible for body shop work orders needing parts for vehicles from our dealership.

Lester Eller

1392 NW 93rd Ter

Coral Springs FL,33071

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Home: 954-***-****

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Maroone Nissan, Dodge of Delray Delray Beach, FL

02/1997 to 01/2000

Assistant Parts Manager, Wholesale 02/1997 to 01/2000

Performed with wholesale and wholesale network to increase sales and sales area.

Performed direct customer service in wholesale, retail, body shop counter positions.

Worked closely with managers to process paperwork

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Lipton Toyota Oakland Park, FL

02/1996 to 01/1997

Assistant Parts Manager, 02/1996 to 01/1997

Performed direct customer service and updated/maintained accurate parts inventories.

Worked closely with managers to process paperwork.

Performed with wholesale and wholesale network to increase sales and sales area.

Performed direct customer service in wholesale, retail, body shop counter, back counter positions

Personally responsible for body shop work orders needing parts for vehicles from our dealership.

Performed with wholesale and wholesale network to increase sales and sales area.

Performed direct customer service in wholesale, retail, body shop counter, back counter positions.

Personally responsible for body shop work orders needing parts for vehicles from our dealership. .

Al Hendrickson Toyota Coconut Creek, FL

06/1995 to 01/1996

Parts Advisor, 06/1995 to 01/1996

Performed direct customer service in wholesale, retail, body shop counter, back counter positions.

Worked closely with managers to process paperwork.

Safe Toyota of Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY

01/1991 to 05/1995

Assistant Parts Manager, 01/1991 to 05/1995

Performed direct customer service and updated/maintained accurate parts inventories.

Worked closely with managers to process paperwork.

Personally responsible for getting the dealership back over $15,000.00 in cores that had not been returned

Lester Eller

1392 NW 93rd Ter

Coral Springs FL,33071

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Home: 954-***-****

Cell: 954-***-****

Education and Training

College of Staten Island

General Education

New Dorp High School

Regents Honors Diploma

Recognized in 2006 in Top Ten Ranking Daimler Chrysler Parts Manager

Of the Year program in the South East Business Center

Daimler Chrysler Academy

"Certified Parts Manager".

HAZMAT CERTIFIED,

In Respect to Shipping and Receiving guide lines

A/C and REFRIGERATION CERTIFIED,

As required to handle and sell refrigerant.

Forklift Operator.

Hyundai Motors Smart Stock

Parts Manager trained.

AutoNation University:

Manager Training, including Business Ethics As required as Management.

ADP proficient, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Office

Bell & Howell / Snap-On Business Solutions EPC, Star Parts

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