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Andrea Parker

Pittsburgh

Summary

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.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manger

B&M Automotive Service
09.1998 - 08.2025

-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

Education

PeaBody
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1986

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Sales techniques
  • Negotiation

References

Dave Maze

Head Mechanic

(412)779-9467


Mark McQuaide

Retired Auto Shop Owner

(412)576-6477

Timeline

Manger

B&M Automotive Service
09.1998 - 08.2025

PeaBody
Andrea Parker