1. J O H N F . B E D N A R I K
19910 Nandina Knoll • Richmond, Texas 77407 • (409) 200-1387
JOHNBEDNA RIK1 5 9 2 @ YA H OO.COM
OBJECT IVE
Seeking a long term management position with an established company that challenges me daily.
Responsible, analytical and highly dependable individual with exceptional leadership and communication
skills.
SUMMA RY OF QUA LIFICA T IONS
30 years as a sales manager in the automotive industry
12 years as a forklift operator
4 years as a automotive locksmith
30 years as a human resource manager
5 years as a general and operations manager
3 years as an automotive inspector
WORK HIST ORY
National Tire & Battery, Galveston, Texas Store Manager July 2015 -- Current
 Demonstrate strong sales and financials
 In charge of hiring and training quality staff
 Responsible for maintaining deposits in a timely fashion
 Ensuring customer satisfaction
 Responsible for all daily floor operations, sales, inventory control, scheduling and overall profit
management.
Valvoline Express Care, Woodville, Texas Store Manager Sep 2011 -- Jun 2015
 Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
 Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and
service programs.
 Determine price schedules and discount rates.
 Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
 Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
 Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
 Responsible for all daily floor operations, sales, inventory control, scheduling, hiring, training and
overall profit management.
Wal-Mart Associates, Woodville, Texas Automotive Tech Nov 2009 – Sep 2011
 Evaluated equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive
maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing,
replacing filters.
 Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections;
repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts
and components; repairing body damage.
 Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
 Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
 Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
 Kept shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns;
maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
 Verified warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
 Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

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Lakeway Tire, Lumberton, Texas Assistant Manager May 2008 – Nov 2009
 Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries
and complaints.
 Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in
performing services for customers.
 Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
 Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
 Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers
when appropriate.
America Auto & Tire, Woodville, Texas Automobile Mechanic Sep 2006 – Apr 2008
 Examined work orders and discussed work with manager
 Performed regular vehicle maintenance tasks; oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
 Tested parts and associated systems to make sure that they are working accurately
 Identified mechanical problems of cars manually or by means of computerized diagnostic tools
 Repaired different parts of automotive systems
 Adjusted repaired systems to predefined specifications
 Informed clients on work performed, overall condition of vehicle and future repair requirements
EDUCA T ION
 Woodville High School Class of ‘83
 HS Diploma
SKILLS / CERT IFICA TI ONS
 Automobile Inspector License
 State of Texas, Austin, Texas
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Accounting Software (Peachtree, QuickBooks, etc)
• Email Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Microsoft Office Suite
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