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Gilles Godard

Grenville,QC

Summary

Driven Parts Manager with a proven track record at Seaway Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Expert in vendor relations and inventory management, I significantly reduced costs and resolved warranty claims swiftly. Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, I fostered team collaboration to exceed productivity targets.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Manager

Seaway Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
02.2001 - Current
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
  • Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
  • Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
  • Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate better pricing, ultimately reducing costs for the company.

Partech Agent

GM of Canada
02.1997 - 02.2001

-Helped Canadian GM dealers resolve issues they would encounter with parts wether it was with a part itself not fitting due to a design change or figuring out if they had received the wrong part in package or just finding a proper part number for the part needed.

-Trouble shooting by using the info at my disposal along with contacting engineers and part sources to get extra information to solve cases.

-Finding solutions for the dealers in a timely manor so they could ultimately satisfy their customer.

-Working closely with our Partech team of 13 agents to find solutions for the dealers, teamwork was key.



Parts Clerk

Seaway Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
05.1994 - 02.1997
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
  • Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
  • Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by answering questions knowledgeably, providing timely updates on orders, and resolving any issues promptly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire ESRG
Alexandria, ON
06.1991

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Invoice Processing
  • Improving customer satisfaction
  • Vendor Relations
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Goal Setting
  • Customer Relations
  • Staff Training
  • Operations Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Decision-Making

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Parts Manager

Seaway Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
02.2001 - Current

Partech Agent

GM of Canada
02.1997 - 02.2001

Parts Clerk

Seaway Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC
05.1994 - 02.1997

High School Diploma -

Ecole Secondaire ESRG
Gilles Godard