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Derek White

Mission,BC

Summary

To obtain a Service Service Center L3 position for a company with growth potential and to utilize knowledge I have gained in 30 years of working in the Auto Glass industry

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass
04.2024 - Current
  • Open and Close shop daily Maintain work orders with 2 Technicians. Sell Needed VAPS. Order all parts for shop.
  • Maintain accounts payables with all Service Providers.
  • Schedule and organize technician time and payroll.
  • Handle calls for booking in new jobs and provide existing customers with excellent customer service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance. Maintain an efficient shop with a high Gross Margin.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass Lougheed/ Boundary
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Service Center Manager
    Open and Close shop daily.
  • Maintain work orders with 2 Technicians, Sell Needed VAPS and Order all parts for shop.
  • Maintain accounts payables with all service providers. Schedule and organize technician time and payroll.
  • Handle calls for booking in new jobs and provide existing customers with excellent customer service.
  • Started here as an Assistant Manager and through a strong workflow and organization was promoted to full Service Center Manager of the original Lougheed location.
  • Was an integral part in moving the shop to its current Boundary location.

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass Brunette/ Broco Glass
05.2017 - 01.2022

Service Center Manager

  • Open and Close shop daily.
  • Maintain work orders with 2 Technicians, Sell Needed VAPS and Order all parts for shop.
  • Maintain accounts payables with all service providers.
  • Schedule and organize technician time and payroll.
  • Handle calls for booking in new jobs and provide existing customers with excellent customer service.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintain an efficient shop with a high Gross Margin.
  • Started out as a 1 man shop where I handled all calls, paperwork and installations. Grew the shop to a 3 man service center with the business to grow to a 4 man shop. Fully trained the CSR to be proficient enough to run a separate Service Center.

Manager

Speedy Glass/ Interlock
02.2016 - 05.2017
  • Installed customers Interlock Devices.
  • Handled the billing and updating of all customers Interlock devices and plans.

Material Handler /Warehouse Supervisor

Vanfax
03.1995 - 02.2016
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts. (Saturdays)
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Port Moody Secondary School
Port Moody, BC
1990

Skills

  • Payroll
  • Service Quality Assurance
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Workforce Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training
  • Motivation
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

Automotive Glass Technician Certificate of Qualification

Certification Number - 00014AG21

Date Granted - Mar 23, 2021

Timeline

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass
04.2024 - Current

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass Lougheed/ Boundary
01.2022 - 03.2024

Service Center Manager

Speedy Glass Brunette/ Broco Glass
05.2017 - 01.2022

Manager

Speedy Glass/ Interlock
02.2016 - 05.2017

Material Handler /Warehouse Supervisor

Vanfax
03.1995 - 02.2016

High School Diploma - General

Port Moody Secondary School

Automotive Glass Technician Certificate of Qualification

Certification Number - 00014AG21

Date Granted - Mar 23, 2021

Derek White