PRESTON EATON
**************@*****.*** 248-***-**** Lathrup Village, MI 48067
Summary
Diligent Production worker with great teamwork abilities and focus on safe production. History assembling high rate of products per hour in fast-paced environment by applying strong multi-tasking, organizational and teamwork abilities to meet challenging demands. Good technical and mechanical knowledge developed over 10 years of related experience. Flexible and resourceful Production worker skilled in assembly, production machine operation and equipment maintenance. History meeting performance quotas and team objectives. Offering experience in 10 manufacturing and warehouse operations. Knowledgeable about vehicle features and operations, dealer services and aftermarket products. Hardworking and goal-oriented professional possessing excellent interpersonal and time management skills. Outgoing automotive sales professional dedicated to continuous improvement in face of evolving markets, vehicles and customer buying preferences. Successful Automotive Sales Associate specializing in consulting with customers with unique backgrounds to uncover and meet diverse needs. Resourceful, hardworking and reliable team player.
Skills
Production Equipment Assessment
Work Order Interpretation
Materials Requirements Determination
Dependable and Responsible
Team Leadership and Coordination
Assembly Team Supervision
Employee Training
Customer Service
New Car Purchases
Demonstrating Vehicle Features
Documentation and Reporting
Sales and Marketing
Calculating Prices
Friendly and Enthusiastic
Lead Follow Up
Goal Setting
Warranty Requirements
Sales and Promotions
Flexible Hours
Locating Merchandise
Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
Exceeding Customer Expectations
Merchandise Receiving and Handling
Auto Financing
Explaining Service Options
Contract Negotiation
Verbal and Written Communication
Merchandising and Display
Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
Meeting Sales Goals
Product Knowledge
Inventory Management
Payment Processing
Experience
M&H Auto Sales Detroit, MI
Car Salesman
01/2010 - Current
Followed up with customers to build long-term relationships and successful referrals.
Explained differences between models to clients, comparing and discussing capabilities and features.
Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
Collaborated with prospective customers over phone and email to schedule sales appointments.
Finalized documentation for contracts, purchase receipts, vehicle registrations and dealer files.
Met with potential customers to inquire about car preferences, assess financial limitations and offer information about vehicle choices.
Educated customers about sales processes, warranty requirements and service standards.
Maintained up-to-date database of sales contacts and customer information.
Ford Motor Company Brownstown, MI
Assembly Line Production Worker
03/2016 - 10/2021
Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines.
Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Assembled components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
Completed component assembly with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Placed products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting or wrapping.
Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
Inspected and tested final products to verify conformance to established tolerances.
Resolved assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications.
Home Depot Dearborn Heights, MI
Team Leader
01/2017 - 02/2018
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Speedway Gas Station Belleville, MI
Store Manager
10/2014 - 12/2015
Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Balanced sales reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
Education and Training
Tinkham Educational Center Wayne, MI
GED
06/2010
Oakland Community College Southfield, MI
GED
Accomplishments
Exceeded sales goals by an average of 18% in 1 year.
Developed relationships with 1000's new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 100%.
Promoted from Line worker to team, in less than 12-months.
Additional Information
I have been in Production and sales my whole life. I am a very hard worker and team friendly plus I have a good way of talking and listening to people.
I have learned skills that I have continuously worked on and use in my every day in Production and Sales.
I am very fast learning and able to do multiple tasks at one time with a consistent pattern.