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Hobbies
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Tom Wilson

Christchurch,Lincoln

Summary

I am driven and ambitious with excellent personal performance in all areas driven by commitment, dedication, and a desire for success. I am a dynamic team player who is highly energetic and inspired to drive successful outcomes individually and as a collective team. My friendly yet confident communication style when dealing with all customers has meant I get the best long-term results for the customer and the business through developing and maintaining solid relationships.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Expert

BM Workshop
01.2023 - 07.2024

Very busy and fast paced BMW Specialist, in house workshop and also provides parts to external retail customers and trade workshops.


  • Answered workshop, trade and retail parts enquiries through email, phone and face to face.
  • Procuring parts needed in the workshop from overseas, making sure we have a good mark-up while ensuring we are still competitively priced.
  • Streamlined parts ordering process by building rapport with suppliers and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of inventory.
  • Daily EFTPOS banking and cash banking at the end of the month.
  • Managed returns and warranties efficiently, minimizing financial loss for the company while maintaining positive customer relationships.
  • Provided excellent customer service through clear communication, swift issue resolution, and thorough knowledge of products and services offered.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of software systems used for identifying parts, ordering, invoicing, and record-keeping purposes.
  • Assisted with training new team members, sharing insights and best practices learnt from years of experience.
  • Unpack stock orders, label and locate them in the warehouse correctly.

Fleet & Logistics Coordinator

Accessman
12.2022 - 12.2023

Busy company that hires elevated work platform machines to builders and painters etc.


  • Organised the efficient delivery and pick up of EWP machines.
  • Tracked delivery and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Collaborated with sales representatives to address client concerns.
  • Answer phone, email and face to face enquiries regarding EWP machines.
  • Ensure faulty machines were promptly swapped out and assessed and fixed by our workshop in a timely manner.
  • Verify all machines had an up to date E-cert.

Parts Specialist

Partmaster
04.2020 - 12.2022

Automotive parts supplier for trade workshops and retail customers.


  • Provide excellent customer service, face to face and over the phone - while handling payments and invoicing.
  • Taking and placing orders while organising courier deliveries to customers in a timely manner.
  • Processing returns and faulty products.
  • Implementing technical and customer service training for new employees to ensure that they are supported and comfortable in our working environment.
  • Collaborating with my team and positively contributing thoughts and ideas towards increased sales to ensure we reach our targets.

Automotive Parts Specialist

Speed NZ
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Ordering, unloading and accounting for stock.
  • Customer service, face to face and over the phone.
  • Procuring parts from overseas.
  • Dealing with suppliers.
  • Building relationships.
  • Invoicing.

Casual Beverage Runner/Bartender

Riccarton Park
10.2013 - 05.2017
  • Restocking chillers and bars during busy race day functions.
  • Using EFTPOS and handling money.
  • Stock-takes.
  • Pouring beers.

Education

Certificate - Computer Networking, Hardware And Software

Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Christchurch
2014

Level 3 - Computer Hardware

Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Christchurch
2013

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Sense of humour
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building

Hobbies

I love pretty much anything petrol powered, I'm a huge fan of vintage Japanese mini-bikes and cars. I enjoy socialising and having bevvy's with my friends.

Timeline

Parts Expert

BM Workshop
01.2023 - 07.2024

Fleet & Logistics Coordinator

Accessman
12.2022 - 12.2023

Parts Specialist

Partmaster
04.2020 - 12.2022

Automotive Parts Specialist

Speed NZ
05.2017 - 04.2020

Casual Beverage Runner/Bartender

Riccarton Park
10.2013 - 05.2017

Certificate - Computer Networking, Hardware And Software

Avonmore Tertiary Institute

Level 3 - Computer Hardware

Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Tom Wilson