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Manager Service

Location:
Crown Point, IN, 46307
Salary:
65,000
Posted:
June 01, 2012

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Resume:

JIM BELANSKY

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Crown Point, IN **307

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PROFILE:

Professional seeking a position in automotive management with an emphasis on extended protection programs. I have an extensive amount of automotive experience related to claims, repairs, and management.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Claims Supervisor working with automotive extended service contracts

• Automotive Service Manager

• Service Advisor/Assistant Manager for a franchised automotive dealer

• ASE Master Technician

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical Claims Supervisor

The Warranty Group, Chicago, IL (1997-2012)

I received a series of promotions with increased responsibility that started with Claim Adjuster leading to Call Center Supervisor. In addition to regular duties, my most recent contributions included:

• Reducing claim costs by 30% by negotiating part pricing with vendors.

• Regular assistance as a management liaison with major dealer groups with an emphasis on finding a win/win scenario for both parties involved.

• Achieving significant claim cost savings by personally evaluating claims over $3000.00 with independent field inspectors and adjusters.

• Earning subordinate respect by resolving difficult claim related issues through the use of effective management skills combined with superior auto related work experience.

• Assistance in implementation of Mitchell on Demand, All Data, and Warranty Wizzard.

• Investigation and resolution of customer complaints on escalated issues that could not be resolved at the staff level.

Automotive Service Manager, (1995-1997)

Fairfield Ford, Midlothian, IL

Managed a midsized Ford Service Department with a workforce staff of 30 employees.

Service Writer/Asst Manager, (1991-1995)

River Oaks Ford, Calumet City, IL

Worked as a service writer at a large Ford dealership with the dual role of managing staff and writing service.

ASE Master Certified Technician, (Prior to 1991)

EDUCATION:

Purdue University; Hammond, IN

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting (Graduated w/ honors in 1994)

Lincoln Technical Institute; Indianapolis, IN

Technical Degree in Automotive and Diesel Truck Technology

Recent ASE Master Recertification



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