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Peter Wylie

Peter Wylie

Automotive technician
Orewa,AUK

Summary

Determined Business Owner with commitment to excellence and more than 18 years of experience.

Dedicated assistant manager with experience managing 3 employees. Leading by example,providing exceptional customer service.

Hardworking Automotive Technician with more than 30 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1

Certified Automotive technician

Work History

Manager's Assistant

Thermoking New Zealand Ltd
Mount Maunganui, BOP
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Manage Mount Maunganui branch of Thermoking.
  • Management duties consisted of Organizing workload & communicating with customers . Allocating work to technicians. Pricing & estimating repairs. Ordering & allocating parts to jobs or stock. Invoicing retail customer jobs. Complying with Thermoking procedures.
  • Supervised and mentored 2 team members and facilitated daily service operations to drive business growth.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledgebase.
  • Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
  • Responded to customer telephone calls, emails and in-person requests for assistance.
  • Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
  • Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Attended safety meetings and implemented policies with junior team members.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.

Owner/Operator

Car Air BOP Limited
Mount Maunganui, BOP
03.2003 - 07.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.
  • Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
  • Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
  • Directed business operations for 3-employee company doing approximately $677,000.00 in yearly revenue.
  • Engaged with clients regularly through phone and e-mail correspondence to present newest offerings, respond to questions and organize repairs.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Trained and developed 6 team members throughout 17-year business history.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.

Automotive Service Technician

Bellars Motor Works
Mairangi Bay, North Shore
11.1999 - 03.2002
  • Completed thorough inspections of vehicles to evaluate damages and develop repair plans.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and developed effective resolutions with minimal oversight.
  • Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
  • Worked on BMW, Audi and European vehicles to repair engines, transmissions and electrical systems.
  • Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.

Automotive Technician

Barry's Point Road Wheel Alignment
Takapuna, Auckland
01.1998 - 10.1999

Wheel alignment technician

Sales Assistant

Farmlands Industries Ltd
Fanshaw Street, Auckland
02.1998 - 08.1998

Sales import & export meat products

Operations Manager

Abel Fisheries Ltd
Takapuna, Auckland
08.1995 - 12.1997

Over seeing day to day operations of fishing trawlers .

Organizing discharge of fish cargo into coldstores.

Vehicle Inspector

Vehicle Testing NZ Ltd
New Lynn, AUK
06.1993 - 07.1995

Carry out compliance checks & wof on new imports.

Automotive Technician

Shell Milford
Milford, Auckland
04.1992 - 06.1993

Carry out general automotive servicing & repairs.

Automotive Technician

Peter Snell’s Audi & VW Specialists
Brixton, London
05.1992 - 09.1992

General automotive servicing & repairs

Automotive Technician

Camper Van Company
Camden Town, London
06.1991 - 11.1991

General servicing ,repairs & breakdown service.

Photocopier Technician

HCS/ Infotech Ltd
, London
11.1990 - 05.1991

Repairing ,refurbishing photocopy ,machines.

Automotive Technician

Robert Schneider
, Holland
10.1990 - 11.1990

Restoration of world war 2 american troop carriers.

Willy jeep, chevrolet 6 wheeler trucks etc.

Mechanical Fitter

Bryant Engineering Co Ltd
, London
07.1990 - 09.1990

Fitter welder

Automotive Technician

Takapuna Nissan
Wairau Valley, Auckland
01.1983 - 04.1990

Apperentiship with company.

Stayed on as qualified technician until leaving for OE.

Education

No Degree - General Student

Westlake Boy's Highschool
Forrest Hill

Trade Certificate Automotive Engineering - Automotive Engineering

NZ Motor Industry Training Board
Night School
01.1988

Skills

  • Business administration
  • Operations management
  • Staff supervision
  • Air conditioning specialist

Certification

  • Certified Automotive engineer - 8/1/1988
  • Nissan training courses Basic auto electrical,Pre-delivery,Engine measuring & refurbishing.
  • Employee of the month award.
  • Vasa registered technician
  • Completed OEX air conditioning courses ,diagnostics,advanced analysis,earthmoving.
  • VASA member from 2003- 2018
  • Completed Carrier Transcold container training program
  • Completed Thermoking certi-tech training 2012 & 2019
  • Licensed Approved Refrigerant Filler - 20/6/2012- 18/6/2022

Timeline

Manager's Assistant

Thermoking New Zealand Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2021

Owner/Operator

Car Air BOP Limited
03.2003 - 07.2019

Automotive Service Technician

Bellars Motor Works
11.1999 - 03.2002

Sales Assistant

Farmlands Industries Ltd
02.1998 - 08.1998

Automotive Technician

Barry's Point Road Wheel Alignment
01.1998 - 10.1999

Operations Manager

Abel Fisheries Ltd
08.1995 - 12.1997

Vehicle Inspector

Vehicle Testing NZ Ltd
06.1993 - 07.1995

Automotive Technician

Peter Snell’s Audi & VW Specialists
05.1992 - 09.1992

Automotive Technician

Shell Milford
04.1992 - 06.1993

Automotive Technician

Camper Van Company
06.1991 - 11.1991

Photocopier Technician

HCS/ Infotech Ltd
11.1990 - 05.1991

Automotive Technician

Robert Schneider
10.1990 - 11.1990

Mechanical Fitter

Bryant Engineering Co Ltd
07.1990 - 09.1990

Automotive Technician

Takapuna Nissan
01.1983 - 04.1990

No Degree - General Student

Westlake Boy's Highschool

Trade Certificate Automotive Engineering - Automotive Engineering

NZ Motor Industry Training Board
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