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Dhaval Thanki

Dhaval Thanki

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Summary

Business owner at Moto Master Garage (A Motorcycle Garage for Two Wheer) & Business Developer & Technical Assistant at SR Solutions (MaitriOBD). Highly motivated professional with 9 years of entrepreneurial and Automobile experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

Moto Master Garage
Ahmedabad
09.2022 - Current
  • Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
  • Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
  • Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
  • Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
  • Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
  • Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
  • Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
  • Updated website content regularly according to current trends within target markets.
  • Investigated new technologies that could improve efficiency within the organization.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.

Head Of Business Development and Technical Assistant

SR Solutions - MaitriOBD
Ahmedabad
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented business development strategies to increase sales revenue.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and potential customers.
  • Created presentations and proposals for potential clients outlining the value of services offered.
  • Negotiated contracts with external parties on behalf of the organization.
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends in consumer behavior and preferences.
  • Reviewed customer feedback surveys to determine areas of improvement within the organization's offerings.
  • Handled client accounts through entire lifecycle, executing contracts, providing customer service and advising on methods for maximizing return from services provided.
  • Solved complex incidents and problems impacting management and business direction.
  • Set up new distribution partners and brought in substantial new channel sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.

Technical Trainer

SKODA India (Stellar Skoda)
Ahmedabad
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Impart Fundamental training for technical staff through LMS.
  • Pre-requisites for the trainings as per study kit.
  • Coordination for post assignment completion after attending trainings at Academy.
  • Calendar planning for Dealer In-House Training.
  • Monthly report submission to Academy before 1st week of every month.
  • Target achievement of completing 18 sessions within 60 days of joining.
  • To prepare skill matrix for all the technical staffs & design class room/ on job training plan accordingly. To act as relay trainer at the dealership.
  • Manage training schedule. -Deliver instructor-led technical training courses to Dealership and Fleet Technicians, at dealership and dealer branch locations.
  • Training technicians and upgrade their role as per skill matrix.

Technical Trainer

Sewells MSXI
Ahmedabad
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Delivering Technical training to the west zone (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra).
  • Delivering new product training based on BSVI to field staff and dealership staff.
  • Communication with field staff. TM/ASM
  • Measuring training effectiveness.
  • Technical support for BS6 and EFI Vehicles.
  • Preparing practical training module. (Video and PPT in regional language).
  • To resolve all complex technical problems which could not be resolved by field staff.

Technical Manager & In-dealer Trainer (Mega Automobiles Private Limited)

Mahindra Group
Ankleshwar, Gujarat
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • In- dealer trainer & Technical expert at the dealership, single window contact to Mahindra & Mahindra for all technical matters and correspondence.
  • Diagnostics Engineer | In- dealer trainer | Automotive concerns escalation engineer. Hands on experience working on vehicle diagnosis and repair.
  • To train dealership personnel on the product and ensure relevant technical information is available across the (sales and service department) dealership.
  • To prepare skill matrix for all the technical staffs & design class room/ on job training plan accordingly.
  • To act as relay trainer at the dealership.
  • Manage training schedule.-Deliver instructor-led technical training courses to Dealership and Field Technicians, at dealership and dealer branch locations.
  • Assist with the organization and functionality of special tools, hand tools, classrooms for usage, course hardware and components, Diagnosis equipment and software updates.
  • To train service advisor about basic automobiles, service schedules and its maintenance, new features in vehicles.
  • Coordinate new model launched training to all sales/service department.
  • Training technicians and upgrade their role as per skill matrix.
  • To resolve all complex technical problems which could not be resolved by technicians/eTeks.
  • Single window contact to Mahindra & Mahindra for all technical matters/correspondence.
  • To analyze repeat repairs & initiate corrective actions basis root causes.
  • In-charge of technical library at the dealership.
  • Share best practices/important observation with the team in meetings conduct by me.
  • Ensure high quality and & safety in workshop.
  • Ensure all technical SOPs are adhered to.
  • Educating shop floor staff to maintain high quality of discipline and housekeeping.
  • Upkeep of technical service bulletins file and sharing with all concerned during team meeting.

Service Advisor (Mega Automobiles Pvt Ltd)

Mahindra Group
01.2016 - 10.2016

As a service advisor I work:

  • To give advice to customer regarding their Scheduled Service & Running repair job.
  • To give correct Time Estimate and Cost Estimate to the customers.
  • To update customer regarding extra job which is require to do during service.
  • To keep 100% transparency between customer and dealership service.
  • To deliver vehicle in clean and with replaced old parts to customer.
  • To give delightful service experience to customer.

Etek

Mega Automobile Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2015
  • To detect mechanical and electrical faults in the vehicles and solve them as soon as possible.
  • Wiring harness inspection and short wiring detection.
  • Detect DTC with iSmart tester and Analyzing DTC Code.
  • Key Programming
  • ECU Replacement
  • Sensors and Actuators Inspection as per SOP.
  • Read and Solve Issue with the help of Wiring Diagram.

Technician Specialist

Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2014 - 08.2015

Technician

Maruti Suzuki India Limited
01.2014 - 05.2014

Education

Diploma in mechanical engg. - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic, Porbandar
01.2013

10th - Board Exam of 10th

Parth Academy
01.2010

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Quality Assurance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Service
  • Sales Oversight
  • Business Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Business Development
  • Start-Up Operations
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • New Business Development
  • Customer Relations
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Public Speaking

Certification

  • L0 Training certificate. - Mahindra Mile
  • L1 Technician Course - Mahindra mile
  • Soft skill Training for SA - Mahindra mile
  • Cotek Advance course - Mahindra mile
  • Train the Trainer Course at TVS Motors Ltd.

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Business Owner

Moto Master Garage
09.2022 - Current

Head Of Business Development and Technical Assistant

SR Solutions - MaitriOBD
01.2022 - Current

Technical Trainer

SKODA India (Stellar Skoda)
07.2020 - 01.2022

Technical Trainer

Sewells MSXI
06.2019 - 07.2020

Technical Manager & In-dealer Trainer (Mega Automobiles Private Limited)

Mahindra Group
11.2016 - 06.2019

Service Advisor (Mega Automobiles Pvt Ltd)

Mahindra Group
01.2016 - 10.2016

Etek

Mega Automobile Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 12.2015

Technician Specialist

Mahindra & Mahindra
08.2014 - 08.2015

Technician

Maruti Suzuki India Limited
01.2014 - 05.2014

Diploma in mechanical engg. - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic, Porbandar

10th - Board Exam of 10th

Parth Academy
Dhaval Thanki