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DAVID TROOST

Midlothian

Summary

Reliable Regional Parts Specialist bringing 11 years of experience in automotive parts sales and delivery. Friendly and professional demeanor with track record of consistently positive customer feedback.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Parts Specialist

Ozinga Bros.
01.2025 - Current

In charge of overseeing part inventories for mechanics shops for the Southern Illinois and Indiana regions of the company.


  • Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
  • Worked with vendors to place new orders, handle shortage and resolve defective parts issues.
  • Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
  • Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations.
  • Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
  • Identified specific replacement parts to meet the needs of the mechanic shops, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
  • Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
  • Locate new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.

Parts Specialist

Ozinga Bros.
10.2019 - 12.2024
  • Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
  • Worked with vendors to place new orders, handle shortage and resolve defective parts issues.
  • Operated fork truck to move heavy pallets and containers of parts between vehicles and storage locations.
  • Increased store revenue by cross-selling products and upselling services to customers.
  • Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Responsible for overseeing internal parts warehouse to help service shops across all regions in acquiring parts with scarce availability.
  • Received forklift certification to better service internal parts drivers in loading/unloading vehicles.

Parts Associate

Planet Toyota
09.2013 - 10.2019
  • Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
  • Trained new employees on regulations, best practices, and performance strategies to streamline efficiency.
  • Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
  • Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
  • Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
  • Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
  • Adhered to company guidelines for performance and compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Victor J Andrew High School
Tinley Park, IL
06-2011

Skills

  • Parts identification
  • Sales support
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Parts documentation
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Stock control
  • Forklift operation

Timeline

Regional Parts Specialist

Ozinga Bros.
01.2025 - Current

Parts Specialist

Ozinga Bros.
10.2019 - 12.2024

Parts Associate

Planet Toyota
09.2013 - 10.2019

High School Diploma -

Victor J Andrew High School
DAVID TROOST