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Todd Knappau

Todd Knappau

Palo Alto

Summary

Customer service professional with extensive experience at Tesla, specializing in technical troubleshooting and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and foster team collaboration, resulting in improved service delivery. Skilled in customer education and quality assurance, consistently achieving high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Advisor

Tesla
Palo Alto
12.2024 - 06.2025

• Greeted customers, establishing rapport to understand their service needs and concerns.
• Conducted visual inspections and road tests to gather essential information for service recommendations.
• Managed service appointments and tracked progress to ensure timely completion, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Maintained detailed service records and processed payments, contributing to efficient operations at Tesla Motors.

VSC Lead

Tesla
Palo Alto
12.2021 - 12.2024

• Led the training and development of a team of advisors and technicians for remote diagnosis services.
• Enhanced customer experience by pre-diagnosing concerns, reducing appointment times significantly.
• Achieved a 30% reduction in in-person visits by effectively preparing customers before their appointments.
• Contributed to Tesla Motors' mission of innovation in automotive service through advanced remote support.

VSC / Lead Mobile Expert

Tesla
Palo Alto
09.2022 - 07.2023

• Led the training and development of a team of advisors and technicians for remote diagnosis services.
• Enhanced customer experience by pre-diagnosing concerns, reducing appointment times significantly.
• Achieved a 30% reduction in in-person visits by effectively preparing customers before their appointments.
• Contributed to Tesla Motors' mission of innovation in automotive service through advanced remote remote support.
• Streamlined mobile operations, maintaining over three routes daily and reducing mobile miss metrics below 5%.
• Maintained mobile vehicle fleet for proper operation and use by multiple technicians though regular maintenance work orders and servicing.
• Ordered all tooling and safety equipment needed for mobile technicians
• Provided technical support for mobile technicians in the field as required for both administrative and diagnostic needs to streamline repairs and limit repeat concerns.

Mobile Technician Lead

Tesla
Palo Alto
12.2021 - 09.2022

• Provided on-site assistance to customers, addressing vehicle concerns in a dynamic and efficient manner.
• Conducted repairs at remote locations based on work requests, ensuring minimal disruption to customer schedules.
• Educated customers on vehicle features and options, enhancing their overall experience with Tesla products.
• Developed troubleshooting protocols for field concerns, facilitating follow-up service center visits for complex repairs.
Assisted other technicians as needed
Ordered replacement tooling for vehicles and new specialty tooling as required
Trained new mobile technicians

Team Leader - Service Delivery

Tesla
Daly City
01.2021 - 12.2021

• Managed the intake and delivery of new vehicles, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Inspected incoming vehicles for transport damages and executed necessary repairs prior to delivery.
• Trained new employees on vehicle detailing and basic repair techniques, enhancing team efficiency.
• Oversaw the construction of the site, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines.

Mobile Service Technician

Tesla
Palo Alto
12.2019 - 01.2021

• Provided on-site assistance to customers, addressing vehicle concerns in a dynamic and efficient manner.
• Conducted repairs at remote locations based on work requests, ensuring minimal disruption to customer schedules.
• Educated customers on vehicle features and options, enhancing their overall experience with Tesla products.
• Developed troubleshooting protocols for field concerns, facilitating follow-up service center visits for complex repairs.

Automotive Technician

Tesla
Palo Alto
11.2017 - 12.2019

• Conducted comprehensive vehicle diagnostics to address customer concerns, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Executed electrical wire repairs, enhancing vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Performed a variety of automotive repairs, maintaining high standards of service quality.
• Maintained service tooling and equipment, contributing to a safe and efficient workshop environment.
• Conducted comprehensive vehicle diagnostics to address customer concerns, ensuring optimal performance and safety. • Executed electrical wire repairs, enhancing vehicle reliability and customer satisfaction. • Performed a variety of automotive repairs, maintaining high standards of service quality. • Maintained service tooling and equipment, contributing to a safe and efficient workshop environment.

Premise Technician

AT&T
Redwood City
09.2012 - 11.2017

In my role at AT&T, I specialized in installing and troubleshooting internet, phone, and TV services for diverse customers. I led safety initiatives and managed technician teams, ensuring operational efficiency and a high standard of service. My focus on resolving technical escalations significantly enhanced the customer experience and reduced service interruptions.

Education

GED -

Westmont
Campbell, CA
06-1990

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Data entry
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Team building
  • Customer service excellence
  • Work order preparation
  • Customer focus
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem-solving
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Technician dispatching
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Technical support
  • Parts ordering
  • Repair procedures
  • System installation
  • Customer service experience
  • Educating customers

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Customer Service Advisor

Tesla
12.2024 - 06.2025

VSC / Lead Mobile Expert

Tesla
09.2022 - 07.2023

VSC Lead

Tesla
12.2021 - 12.2024

Mobile Technician Lead

Tesla
12.2021 - 09.2022

Team Leader - Service Delivery

Tesla
01.2021 - 12.2021

Mobile Service Technician

Tesla
12.2019 - 01.2021

Automotive Technician

Tesla
11.2017 - 12.2019

Premise Technician

AT&T
09.2012 - 11.2017

GED -

Westmont

Accomplishments

  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with company products and services by doing purchase follow-up calls.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of VSC teams in the bay area to reduce service times through prediagnostics and preparation of customer work orders.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybridRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
Walt Disney

Software

Microsoft office

Outlook

Languages

English
Native language

Interests

Hiking

Sewing

Historical Reenactments

Camping / Outdoors

Animal Rescue

Music

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