ROBERT J. ARAMBULO
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AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANAGER
Experienced, dedicated, and results-focused professional, with proven expertise in selling factory replacement parts and equipment honed by more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. Possess excellent business judgment and time management skills, strategic thinking, innovative problem solving, and outstanding leadership to deliver exceptional results and increase revenues. Demonstrate outstanding presentation skills and strong ability in establishing effective and productive working relationships.
KEY STRENGTHS
- Automotive Parts Identification and Allocation
- New Business Development
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Sales Management
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEALER PARTS SOLUTIONS ~ Temecula, CA
Dealer Parts Department Consultant Apr 2008-Present
- Held fully responsible for providing consultations regarding vehicle dealerships, primarily in fixed operations
- Involved in the identification of deficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance the use of inventory control system, storage space, equipment and/or facility
JOHN ELWAY MORENO VALLEY NISSAN ~ Moreno Valley, CA
Parts Director Nov 2007-Mar 2008
- Played a key role in improving the utilization of parts investment as well as in preparing and directing annual inventory, including reorganization of large parts and bin locations and identification of parts with no information
- Instrumental in establishing "price averaging" that retained higher profits on service coupons and in implementing department policies and procedures
- Successfully retained customers and satisfied their needs through offering promotions
NISSAN SAN BERNARDINO ~ San Bernardino, CA
Parts Manager June 2003-June 2007
- Led efforts in reducing inventory value and obsolescence of $66K within 30 days
- Productively developed and maintained all facets of parts business that generated $90K in net profit
- Assumed full responsibility in collecting $20K worth of accounts that were more than 120 days past due
- Consistently met or exceeded goals and deadlines by executing excellent business judgment, time management, and multi-tasking skills
QUALITY NISSAN ~ Temecula, CA
Parts Manager Apr 2002-Apr 2003
- Administered the establishment of inventory procedures resulting in efficient inventory turns
- Performed administrative tasks, such as hiring, training, and supervising all employees
- Established and implemented effective inventory procedures, which led to efficient inventory turns as well as retail and wholesale departments to improve net and gross profits
HITCHCOCK AUTOMOTIVE ~ Puente Hills, CA
Parts Manager Feb 1984-Nov 1999
- Competently handled the sales and service of various automotive products
- Demonstrated exceptional performance in managing new parts department for Nissan/Infiniti (1992-1999), Jeep/Eagle/Mitsubishi (1990-1992), and Toyota/Suzuki/Isuzu (1984-1989)
- Performed additional tasks, such as implementing department policies and procedures as well as hiring and training all parts department employees
- Led efforts in improving net and gross profits that raised PHN dealership standing from 0 to 14th in the Southwest Region out of 74 dealerships, as well as in reducing expenses by converting Parts Department into a profit-making operation
OTHER EXPERIENCE
VIDEO METRO ~ La Habra, CA
Owner/Operator Jan 2000-Mar 2002
CREDENTIALS
Certified Professional Nissan/Infiniti Parts Manager
Mike Nichols Nissan/Inventory Management Course and Certificate
Mitsubishi Parts Inventory Management/ Mitsubishi Retail Merchandising Course
Infiniti Launch Training
Toyota Wholesale/Retail Parts Sales Seminar
AWARDS AND HONORS
1992 President's Club Award, Nissan Motor Corporation
Certified Nissan and Toyota Parts Manager Program
Nissan Achieved Winner for "Accessory Sellabration"