Resume of
John D. Werner
**** ***** ****** *****, **** A
Georgetown, TX 78628
***.****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Hardworking automotive service professional versed in all aspects of running a high-end store, including opening and closing procedures, banking,
merchandising and recruiting. Store Manager
equipped with extensive experience in retail
management and sales. Knowledge in all aspects of
Fleet Repair and Fleet Management Companies.
Employ excellent leadership skills and multitasking strengths. Seeking long term career opportunities with a stable organization.
Skills:
• Accurate cash handling
• Store opening and closing procedures
• Store operations
• Reliable
• Flexible schedule
• Outstanding communication skills
• Exceptional leader
• Conflict resolution skills
• Team-oriented
• Recruiting and interviewing
• Sales professional
• Commission sales
• Retail Inventory Management
• Service Writer for Fleet Companies
• Thorough knowledge of Fleet Management
Companies and obtaining repair authorization via
Fleet Management companies.
• On multiple occasions I have been responsible for taking small earning companies to multi-million dollar companies.
Work History:
Fleet Fix Usa - 16501 Bratton Lane, Austin,Texas
78728, 512-***-****, General Manager/Supervisor:
CEO / Owner - Jon Dale Cornett
February 8, 2018 to June 26, 2023
Started with this organization as a Service Writer. Upon the General Managers resignation was promoted to the position.
Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term
strategic activities within the business.
Reduced and controlled expenses by improving
resource allocation.
Offered feedback to executive-level management on
the effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives.
Coached and mentored 10 staff members by offering
constructive feedback and taking interest in their long- term career growth.
Established knowledge-sharing processes for 32
associates throughout the organization.
Recruited and hired new staff as needed to reach the organization's sales goals.
Reviewed and approved billing invoices and expense reports.
Reduced and controlled expenses by improving
resource allocation.
Maximized company revenue by increasing sales ticket averages and increasing the number of services
provided.
Conducted cost, schedule, contract performance,
variance and risk analysis.
Consistently provided top level customer service for all customers.
Lead Service Writer in terms of number of services sold, total services sold, and total revenue generated. Responsible for setting service schedules for Fleet customers after their initial onboarding and presented repair orders for the first to second month and then introduced Senior Service Writers to work with the client.
When starting with the organization monthly sales were
$40,000 per month. I was the sole service writer and sold $1,000,000.00+ plus the first year.
For the second year sales were 1.3+ million dollars. For the third year sales were 1.6 million dollars. Fourth year was 1.8+ million dollars.
Fifth year sales were tracking 2 million dollars.
Reason for leaving: Top 4 Managers were laid off due to owner mismanaging funds and falling behind on
Income Tax payment and
Texas State Sales Tax.
Kwik Kar North Austin - 1855 S. Lakeline Blvd,
Cedar Park, TX 78613, 512-***-**** / 3813
Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628, 512-***-****,
General Manager
Supervisors: COO, Montana Murrell, and CEO, Howard Yao
November 12, 2015 to December 26, 2017
Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term
strategic activities within the business.
Reduced and controlled expenses by improving
resource allocation.
Offered feedback to executive-level management on
the effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives.
Coached and mentored 12 staff members by offering
constructive feedback and taking interest in their long- term career growth.
Established knowledge-sharing processes for 32
associates throughout the organization.
Recruited and hired new staff as needed to reach the organization's sales goals.
Reviewed and approved billing invoices and expense reports.
Reduced and controlled expenses by improving
resource allocation.
Maximized company revenue by increasing sales ticket averages and increasing the number of services
provided.
Conducted cost, schedule, contract performance,
variance and risk analysis.
Consistently provided top level customer service for all customers.
Lead Service Writer in terms of number of services sold, total services sold, and total revenue generated. Brake Check – All 5 Austin Area Locations, Store
Director
September 25, 2013 to November 12, 2015
Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff.
Delivered excellent customer service by greeting and assisting each customer.
Addressed customer inquiries and resolved complaints. Design and implement customer satisfaction metrics. Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received.
Reorganized the sales floor to meet company
demands.
Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking and reconciling cash receipts.
Determined staff promotions and demotions, and
terminated employees when necessary.
Completed a series of training sessions to advance from Assistant Manager to Store Manager.
Completed weekly schedules according to payroll
policies.
Trained all new managers on store procedures and
policies.
Maintained a daily record of all transactions.
Wrote order supply requests to replenish merchandise. Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service. Addressed and corrected sales staff communication
issues in a tactful and effective manner.
Worked closely with the district manager to formulate and build the store brand.
Karijo
Responsible for all operations of a small franchise, Home Furnishings company supported through Smart
Living Company. Responsibilities include invoicing all orders to main warehouses located in Houston and
Dallas. Process all payments via PayPal account. Track all orders to delivery, and ensure complete Customer Satisfaction. Specializing in Business to Customer Sales and Business to Business Sales.
Radford School - El Paso
Identified potential grants and wrote proposals to
submit along with grant applications.
Presented well-researched fundraising strategies that perfectly accentuated The Radford School's mission, programs and goals.
Created relationships with businesses, community
leaders, and citizens through events to promote The Radford School and add new donors and volunteers.
Supported efforts through a highly intensive schedule of visiting with potential donors and pitching compelling presentations and in-depth fundraising proposals.
Made appearances at special events as a
representative of The Radford School to develop new relationships with possible donors.
Determined new sources of support which could serve as either donors or vendors.
Devised materials for fundraising programs that were uploaded to social media and Web sites and were
mailed to former donors.
Supervised and updated the organization's social
media accounts and websites, ensuring that content was always exciting and fresh.
Disabled
First became disabled due to a slip and fall accident at a Walgreen's Pharmacy, resulting in the need for four non-invasive lower back surgeries. I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Disease in July of 2004. I was
cured of this illness in April of 2006, and have remained cancer free.
Heritage Ford, Lincoln,Mercury - El Paso Texas
Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned a reputation for exceeding sales goals.
Achieved high sales percentage with consultative,
value-focused customer service approach.
Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer service representatives when needed.
Computed accurate sales prices for purchase
transactions.
Resolved product issues and shared benefits of new
technology.
Expressed appreciation and invited customers to return to the store.
Managed quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client.
Attended local, regional and national trade shows for product development training as defined by territory needs.
Interacted with customers and retail buyers to follow-up on shipping statuses and expedited orders.
Promptly responded to general inquiries from
members, staff, and clients via mail, e-mail and fax. Successfully interacted with customers and retail
buyers to expedite orders.
Guaranteed positive customer experiences and
resolved all customer complaints.
Compiled weekly monetary reports and records for
store managers.
Kept abreast of rapidly evolving technology.
Recommended, selected and helped locate
merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Communicated all merchandise needs or issues to
appropriate supervisors.
Generated leads for new sales through telephone and email contact with customers.
McMurtry GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile - Roswell New
Mexico
Responsible for all aspects of an extremely successful Prime and Subprime F&I Departments for a very high volume Automotive Group consisting of 7 different
franchises.
I was responsible for 28 employees at the various
franchises, ensuring the successful financing of 2800 to 3000 car deals per month.
Responsible for overseeing the proper funding of all loans on a daily basis, ensuring that Indirect Lending AR did not exceed more than $2,500,000.00 on any
given day.
I was responsible for procurement of new prime and subprime indirect lenders on a monthly basis.
Oversaw 15 personnel responsible for ensuring that all loan packets were completed properly to ensure 24 hr to 72 hr funding.
Responsible for ongoing training and sales meetings to ensure sales goals were being met and exceeded.
Worked with and trained sales managers to ensure
both front end and back end profits were being
maximized.
Trained sales associates in the process of pre-
qualifying secondary finance customers to ensure
credit approvals, and thus maximizing sales
opportunities. Various F&I Departments always
maintained CSI scores of 96% and above.
I was Master Certified in Finance for numerous
Automotive Lines, to include; GM, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Toyota. Education
Crosby High School, Crosby, TX - graduated top 10% in 1978. Course of study was College Preparatory.
Received partial scholarship to Baylor University. Baylor University, Waco, TX - graduated in 1980 with an Associates of Arts degree in the fields of Social Work and Theology.
Centenary College, Shreveport, LA - graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Church Careers.
Received Ordination in the Methodist Church.
References
Maria Lopez, El Paso City Parks - Friend
Clarence H. Guyton - Retired Coworker, Senior
Management and Service Writer
Rayvell Taylor - Co-worker, Service Writer
Sam Ramos - Coworker - Gas and Diesel Automotive
Technician
James Bernal - Coworker - Service Writer - Shop
Foreman
Charlene Whitehouse - Office Manager - Human
Relations
Additional Skills
ABilingual – English/Spanish
25+ yrs. Sales Experience.
Proficient in computer use.
Proficient in MS software programs.
Knowledgeable in automotive software programs (ADP, REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS, DEALERMAX).
Knowledgeable in ISI
VAST (MAM) service writing software
programs.Proficient in the use of all Business
Machines.
Mitchell- service writer software for gas and heavy duty diesel vehicles.
RO Writer - service writer software.
Shop Monkey - service writer software.
Workshop - service writer software.
VAST (MAM) service writing software programs.
Business to Customer Sales.
Business to Business Sales.
Strong multitasking abilities.
Strong motivational skills.
Team Player
Outgoing Personality.
Great Sense Of Humor.
Additional Experience History and References
available upon request.