SKILLS / COMPUTER SOFWARE
•Suspension Mechanic
•Forklift License
•WHMIS
•First Aid
•Fall Arrest
•H2S
•Racetek Suspension Course
•Simply Accounting
•Computer Software – Ignite (Reynolds & Reynolds)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Parts Manager
January 2019 – November 2019
Carter Motorsports, Vancouver BC
Position Summary: As the Parts Manager, I was responsible to ensure parts inventory was accurate and sufficient stock was available to customers and mechanics.
•Responsible for inventory count on a monthly basis
•Responsible for ordering parts for inventory, customers and service department
•Responded to customer inquiries regarding parts via phone and email
•Directed inquiries via phone email to appropriate departments
•Organized/arranged floor displays (jackets, boots, helmets, accessories, etc.)
Sales Manager
August 2017 – November 2019
Carter Motorsports, Vancouver BC
Position Summary: As the Sales Manager, I was responsible for keeping track of used and new bike inventory. Ensured sales department was appropriately staffed.
•Reconciled stock on hand to what was listed on the computer. If inventory didn’t match, I would go through each sales slip individually to find the error and correct it as necessary (i.e. incorrect serial number on sales slip)
•Evaluated all used bikes to determine the price to sell it for
•Responsible to hire and train new sales staff
•Attended weekly meetings with the sales team and the GM/Owner
•Met with Honda rep on a yearly basis to order new stock. We would review our previous year’s order and the inventory on hand to determine what stock needed to be ordered for the upcoming year.
•Organized bike show and various store events throughout the year
Commercial Roofer
February 2016 – August 2017
4 Seasons Roofing, Spruce Grove AB
Position Summary: As a Commercial Roofer, I was responsible for laying aggregate roofing on new and old commercial buildings.
•Responsible for measuring the roof’s square footage to determine how much material was required
•Removed old roofing material, which included tar, gravel and insulation
•Responsible for laying new roof, which included applying/gluing base to the metal/plywood, spreading tar over base, layer of insulation, layer of waterproof membrane, layer of aggregate roofing and sealing the material
Sales Associate
October 2014 – January 2016
Riverside Yamaha, St. Albert AB
Position Summary: As a Sales Associate, I was responsible for selling new and used recreational vehicles including, but not limited to, motorcycles, ATV’s and snowmobiles.
•Provided customers with information in order for them to make an informed decision of their purchase
•Responsible for preparing purchase for pick-up by completing the sales order and worked with parts department for any extra accessories the customer wanted and with the service department to ensure accessories were installed and pre-delivery inspection (PDI) was complete
•Attended dealer conferences to learn about new recreational vehicles coming to the market
Suspension Technician / Owner
January 2012 – September 2014
RT Suspension, Stony Plain AB
Position Summary: As the Owner / Suspension Technician, I was responsible for rebuilding and revalving customer’s motorcycle and snowmobile suspension.
•Responded to customer inquiries regarding suspension in-person, via phone and email
•Determined customer’s suspension requirements based on their machine, riding style and body weight
•Customized customer’s suspension by using Racetek Suspension
•Partnered with several dealerships to customize suspension for their customers
•Responsible for invoicing and receiving payment using Simply Accounting
•Responsible for replenishing inventory on a bi-weekly basis
Co-Owner
February 2006 – December 2012
Recycle Motorcycles, Stony Plain AB
Position Summary: As the Co-Owner, I was responsible for purchasing used motorcycles and quads.
•Evaluated used equipment and determined if it should be sold whole or parted out
•Serviced customer’s motorcycles and quads
•Responded to customer inquiries regarding parts (new and used)
•Responsible for invoicing and receiving payment using Simply Accounting
•Opened and closed the shop every day, including arming/disarming alarm system, cash float, bank deposit, etc.
Sales Associate
February 1995 – January 2006
Honda Extreme, Edmonton AB
Position Summary: As the Sales Associate, I was responsible for selling new and used recreational vehicles and power equipment, which included motorcycles, ATV’s, generators, water pumps, lawnmowers, and snowblowers.
Shipper / Receiver
October 1992 – January 1995
Steen Hansen Racing, Edmonton AB
Position Summary: As the Shipper / Receiver, I was responsible for receiving orders off the trucks and ensuring that it was correct. I unpackaged the product, stocked shelves and shipped parts across Canada.
EDUCATION
Ardrossan Junior Senior High School
PERSONAL INTERESTS
•Riding street and dirt motorcycles.
•Various outdoor activities - kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking cycling, fishing, snowmobiling and snowboarding
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST