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Darin Johnston

Senior Parts Advisor
Toronto,ON

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Manager

Mississauga Kia
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Established effective communication channels with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.
  • Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
  • Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.

Senior Parts Advisor

Islington Chrysler
08.1999 - 10.2021
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Back Parts Advisor

Six Points Canadian Tire
06.1996 - 08.1999
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Stock Person

Glen Agar IGA
02.1995 - 06.1996
  • Conducted periodic inventory inspections and reported out-of-stock items.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom, and store near shift close.
  • Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martingrove Collegiate Institute
Etobicoke, ON
09.1991 - 1996.06

Skills

Superior Customer Service Skills

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Timeline

Parts Manager

Mississauga Kia
03.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Parts Advisor

Islington Chrysler
08.1999 - 10.2021

Back Parts Advisor

Six Points Canadian Tire
06.1996 - 08.1999

Stock Person

Glen Agar IGA
02.1995 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

Martingrove Collegiate Institute
09.1991 - 1996.06
Darin JohnstonSenior Parts Advisor