Dennis E. Sweet
Phone: 616-***-**** E-mail: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Management, Customer service and Retail sales experience with integrity
Technology savvy
Multi-task in a fast paced environment
EXPERIENCE
2018 – Present Vermeer Midwest Marne, MI
Service Writer/ Service Manager Assistant
On Site Safety Coordinator
Warranty Administrator
New Hire Onboarding
Sales Department Assistant
2017-2018 Lakeshore Auto Supply Grand Haven, MI
Inside counter and Outside Sales
Customer service
Maintain customer and supplier retention
Implement marketing strategies
2015-2017 SkipperBud’s of West MI Grand Haven, MI
Service Manager
Customer service
Scheduling of service and deliveries for new boats & yachts
Maintain customer and supplier relations
Manage service and delivery team
Create and implement new marketing strategies
Create a positive customer & employee friendly environment
2012-2015 Muskegon Brake & Tire Muskegon, MI
Service Advisor
Customer service
Auto repair and building maintenance
Scheduling, ordering, and receiving parts for customer vehicles
Maintain customer and supplier relations
2007-2012 Cars For Keeps (Automotive Advantage) Grand Haven, MI
Service Manager
Manage six-bay auto repair center
Oversee 6-8 employees at 2 locations
Regulate and enforce safety procedures
Customer service
Building and equipment maintenance
Establish and maintain customer/supplier relations
Scheduling/ordering/receiving parts for customer vehicles
Creating daily reports using Protractor management software system
Inventory control
Balancing cash drawer; making deposits
2005-2007 Shape Corporation Grand Haven, MI
Manufacturing Tech I
Floor lead
Equipment maintenance
Inventory control
Engineering department assistance
Component distribution
Back-up machine operator/welder
2002-2005 Self-Employed /DJS Incentives LLC Grand Haven, MI
Owner – Promotions/Advertising Specialties Company
Inside/Outside sales
Product research
Office activities: clerical, orders, shipment/delivery, etc.
Windows XP, QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Adobe illustrator
Customer service
1991-2001 Napa Auto Parts {S & R Corp.} & {Haven Motor Supply} Grand Haven, MI
Store Manager
Increased commercial sales by 50%
Customer service
Managed a 5,000 square foot retail/warehouse and 3-7 employees
Nightly and special orders, delivery, scheduling
Physical and computerized inventory on quarterly basis
Outside sales
Equipment and building maintenance
Machine shop & safety management
1991-1989 Porenta Furniture; Magna Dry Carpet Cleaning; Accent Furniture Local Areas
EDUCATION
2009- 2019 ASE Service Consultant
2006-2010 Automotive Management Institute Certificates Grand Rapids, MI
1992-2000 Napa University Grand Rapids, MI
1989-1990 Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI
Classes in Retailing and Business Management/Accounting
1988-1989 United States Navy Great Lakes, IL
1988 Diploma – Fruitport High School Fruitport, MI