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Kerry Haworth

Summary

Skilled Parts Sales Associate with expertise in sales, service and compliance. Flexible team player with strong problem-solving and interpersonal abilities. Knowledgeable parts salesman proficient in searching both physical and computerized catalogue, order systems and parts databases. Works efficiently and accurately to meet productivity, sales and customer service objectives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Salesman

Waikato Tractors
12.2020 - Current
    • Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
    • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
    • Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
    • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
    • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogue and electronic means.
    • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
    • Maintained extensive understanding of common problems and methods for repair.

Parts Manager

Vapormanic NZ
02.2015 - 11.2020
    • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
    • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in tractor equipment.
    • Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
    • Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.

Automotive Mechanic

Watson Haworth Motors
01.2003 - 12.2014
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

Education

Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu, NZ

Skills

  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Parts Ordering and Management
  • Operations Management

Timeline

Parts Salesman

Waikato Tractors
12.2020 - Current

Parts Manager

Vapormanic NZ
02.2015 - 11.2020

Automotive Mechanic

Watson Haworth Motors
01.2003 - 12.2014

Te Awamutu College
Kerry Haworth