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Justin Folk

Kansas City

Summary

Dynamic shop owner at Iola Transmission Shop LLC, adept in operations management and customer relations. Successfully boosted customer satisfaction through effective complaint resolution and exceptional service. Skilled in supplier negotiation and staff training, fostering a collaborative team environment that drove revenue growth and optimized inventory management.

Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 30 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs, and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.

Seasoned automotive repair professional adept at inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing wide range of vehicles and issues. Knowledgeable about service schedules, well-versed in reading technical documentation and familiar with scoping various components.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Owner

Iola Transmission Shop LLC.
09.1995 - 09.2024
  • Learned daily operations, including inventory management and customer service protocols.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of shop environment.
  • Supported marketing efforts through social media engagement and promotions.
  • Addressed customer complaints effectively, resolving issues quickly to maintain overall satisfaction levels among clientele.
  • Managed inventory levels efficiently, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing overhead costs.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing terms and ensure timely delivery of goods for sale in the store.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development when needed.
  • Hired trained, and supervised a team of employees, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving store goals.
  • Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.

Education

Iola High School
Iola, KS

VO-Tech - Transmission And Drivetrain Repair

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
08-1995

Skills

  • Pricing strategy
  • Business operations
  • Store maintenance
  • Customer service background
  • Staff hiring and training
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Customer service expertise
  • Shipment tracking
  • Employee scheduling
  • Sales proficiency
  • Local marketing
  • Technology adoption
  • Customer relations
  • Operations management
  • Employee development
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Client service
  • Bidding processes
  • Team oversight
  • Cost reduction
  • Competitive analysis
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Profit and loss

Timeline

Shop Owner

Iola Transmission Shop LLC.
09.1995 - 09.2024

Iola High School

VO-Tech - Transmission And Drivetrain Repair

Pittsburg State University
Justin Folk