John Bedore
*** ******** ****, **** ***********, MA 01089
413-***-**** ● ********@*******.***
Objective: To achieve success in a warehouse or back of store capacity
Highlights of Qualifications
Significant experience in inventory control and stock purchasing ● Safety focused
Strong customer service, accurate price estimation ● Efficient and effective ● Sales experience
Professional Experience
Antique Automobile Restoration 1974 – present
Hobby
Loving restoration of a wide variety of antique vehicles
Grez Automotive, Springfield MA 2003 – 2007
Shop Manager/Mechanic
Scheduled appointments for three mechanics utilizing four bays
Maintained parts inventory, ordered on as-needed basis
Met with salespeople to determine best vendor and pricing programs
Determined best mechanic and timeframe needed for each repair
Met with customers, assessed problem, provided quotes and estimated pickup
Diagnosed and fixed problems on all makes and models of cars and trucks
Restored antique cars
Balise Motor Sales, Westfield and West Springfield MA 1999 – 2003
Fleet Manager/Mechanic
Chrysler/Plymouth/Jeep, Westfield:
Met with fleet owners, discussed needed repairs and cost structures
Diagnosed and repaired fleet trucks and used cars
Mazda, West Springfield:
Diagnosed and repaired used cars and trucks
Prepped new cars when delivered to the lot
The Darcy Company, Holyoke MA 1993 – 1999
Fleet Manager/Mechanic
Maintained and repaired 37 fleet trucks and cars for refrigeration repair company
Booked appointments with dispatcher, ensured appointments were kept in timely manner
Ensured there were adequate loaner vehicles to meet daily demand
Purchased parts based on inventory count and estimated business requirements
Education and Training
Electronic Ignition School, Sarat Ford
Manual machine/drill press training, Gendron Auto Parts
West Springfield High School, high school diploma