Craig Paterson

• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes. wof and pre dlivery inspections on cars and motorcycles

automotive servicing and wof inspections and repairs

• Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement. wof inspections and repairs on contract basis

• Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
• Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
• Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
• wof inspections
• race and classic car preparation

• Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
• Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
• Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
• Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of service
• also ran race teams and prepared and built race cars professionally

• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• many admistration duties and compliance issues to keep up with
• busy 24 hour service station with large shop and workshop 16 staff

• Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
• Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
• Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
• Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
• Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

• Started business from scratch .Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
• Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
• Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
• Updated policies to reflect changing demands and improve performance, quality and efficiency of workshop operations.
• Built race cars and managed several race /rally teams as side business to normal activities
• managed the Dunedin Street Race professionally huge undertaking working closely with the city councils fulton hogan and volunteer groups and Motorsport NZ
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ran busy exhaust workshop repairing exhaust systems abd general fabrication and welding for manly trade customers

• Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food, and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
• Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
• Trained [Number] new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
• Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

• Dealt with customers and staff.
• Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
• Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.

ran busy exhaust and battery shops in dunedin and oamaru

set up wholesale department sourcing and selling parts all over otago