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Chris Cleveland

Elkhart

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paint Tech/ Specialist Warehouse Lead

Industrial Finishes & Systems
04.2021 - Current
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new warehouse employees, ensuring they were well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.

Paint Tech/ Sales Support

Industrial Finishes & Systems
12.2016 - Current
  • Developed strong client relationships through prompt communication and excellent service quality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving inquiries and concerns.
  • Ensured timely deliveries to clients'' satisfaction while maintaining clear communication channels between internal departments.
  • Contributed to revenue growth by identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling products.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases
  • Technical support BASF automotive / Rv coatings application and processes.

RV Paint Repair

Patrick Industries
10.2009 - 06.2016

Performed on-site customer assistance to address defects and transit damage.

Managed, evaluated, and executed all repairs from start to finish to meet or exceed production deadlines. Multiple accounts and locations.

Ensured ongoing customer satisfaction through consistent engagement.

Reported challenges to enhance productivity and quality.

Production Rv Paint Repair

Monaco Coach
03.2004 - 05.2008

Production paint and repair/ stripes/ slide outs

Adapted to various roles to support areas experiencing staff shortages or increased workloads.

Collaborated with team leads to address issues and implement solutions.

Antique Automotive Restoration

Lavines Restoration Inc
01.2001 - 03.2004

Identify inventory document and disassemble

Vehicles

Ensured thorough preparation of metal components for subsequent finishing processes.

Body work and prep parts and arrange for paint

Education

Advertising Design/ Graphic Arts

Elkhart Area Career Center
Elkhart, IN
2000

Certificate - Information Technology

Signal Learning Inc
Mishawaka, IN
07.2017

Graduate -

Bremen High School
Bremen, IN
06.2000

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Operational efficiency
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Customer relations
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation management
  • Problem-solving

Certification

MCP-Microsoft certified professional

MCDST Microsoft certified desktop technician

Timeline

Paint Tech/ Specialist Warehouse Lead

Industrial Finishes & Systems
04.2021 - Current

Paint Tech/ Sales Support

Industrial Finishes & Systems
12.2016 - Current

RV Paint Repair

Patrick Industries
10.2009 - 06.2016

Production Rv Paint Repair

Monaco Coach
03.2004 - 05.2008

Antique Automotive Restoration

Lavines Restoration Inc
01.2001 - 03.2004

MCP-Microsoft certified professional

MCDST Microsoft certified desktop technician

Advertising Design/ Graphic Arts

Elkhart Area Career Center

Certificate - Information Technology

Signal Learning Inc

Graduate -

Bremen High School
Chris Cleveland