Dynamic manager with a proven track record at B&M Automotive Service, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and optimized inventory management, achieving significant cost control. Skilled in negotiation and decision-making, fostering strong vendor relationships to drive business success.
-Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
-Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
-Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
-Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
-Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
-Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
-Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
-Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
-Prepared work orders by describing repair and replacement services required, obtaining approval signatures, and entering orders into work management system.
-Managed automotive system and associated software to maintain accuracy and completeness of service invoicing.
-Used Mitchell and CCC to prepare and manage annual operating budget of body shop.
-Resolved customer complaints professionally and effectively to maintain positive relationships with clientele while protecting company reputation.
-Optimized inventory management, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary parts for timely repairs.
-Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
-Developed strong relations and partnerships with Hovis, LKQ, All Forgein, Advance Auto, West Penn Laco amongst other vendors and insurance companies to facilitate productive business dealings.
-Maining professional with emphasis on customer service and delivering exceptional results
Dave Maze
Head Mechanic
(412)779-9467
Mark McQuaide
Retired Auto Shop Owner
(412)576-6477