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Summary
Accomplishments
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Education
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VISHNU GOPAL

Automobile Engineer
Pathanamthitta. ,Kerala

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER (MAZDA,PROTON,GEELY,JAC)

INTERNATIONAL MOTOR TRADING AGENCY
01.2019 - 01.2023

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER

  • Coordinated maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment and systems running at peak performance.
  • Collected and reviewed customer feedback for service improvement and followed up on complaints received to verify customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated with warranty department to decide outcomes of claims and appropriate compensation, providing claim information and reports for reference.
  • Explained amount for expected services, additional works, value added service and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Contributed to business growth by confirming that customers were satisfied with service and quality.
  • Communicated well with workshop, parts and valeting teams to maintain smooth servicing operations.
  • Helped managers plan, organize and coordinate projects within a workshop environment.
  • Dealt with customer complaints calmly and professionally, providing effective solutions to maintain strong relationships.
  • Thoroughly quality assessed team vehicle work, ensuring employees produced work at high-quality standards.
  • Achieved outstanding customer satisfaction through effective team management.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

  • Investigated and reported on insurers policy, identifying and recommending areas for improvement.
  • Followed internal claims processing procedures to prevent fraudulent payments, guaranteeing high-quality assurance standards.
  • Received correspondence from claimants, verified insurance coverage and arranged assistance to meet clients' needs, exceeding performance targets.
  • Examined claim evidence against company guidelines and procedures to determine suitable outcomes for submitted claims, informing approval or rejection decisions.
  • Retrieved claim records to verify policyholder information and coverage before processing claims.
  • Communicated with broking department to decide outcomes of claims and appropriate compensation, providing claim information and reports for reference.
  • Formulated and implemented policies governing claim resolution to streamline redress submissions, processing and settlement.
  • Scheduled appointments with appraisers and examiners to value submitted claims and calculate appropriate compensations to policyholders.
  • Collected evidence through investigations, verified documentation from claim submissions and opened new cases in company systems to initiate claim processing activities.

FLOOR INCHARGE(HONDA CARS)

VISION MOTORS
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led daily briefings to update previous day's workshop performance, highlighting problems encountered, potential solutions and action to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Delivered performance updates, quarterly business reviews and planning meetings.
  • Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
  • Proactively went the extra mile to assist customer needs, requests and requirements.
  • Skillfully solved complex customer issues regarding faulty items or services, offering smart solutions to maintain satisfaction.
  • Promptly answered incoming calls politely and professionally, swiftly following up on enquiries and responding to customer requests..
  • Coached, mentored and developed high performing maintenance team to meet agreed objectives in assigned areas.
  • Contributed to creation and implementation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy and policies to improve operational performance.
  • Conducted regular performance tests and inspections on workshop tools, equipment and machines, ensuring equipment stayed in safe, functional working order.
  • Helped managers plan, organism and coordinate projects within a workshop environment.
  • Oversaw fleet preventative maintenance programme, ensuring mechanics performed inspections according to garage checklists.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring even distribution of labour and service requirements to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments.

JOB CONTROLLER (HONDA CARS)

VISION MOTORS
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Closely monitored all workshop operations, ensuring all processes, procedures and guidelines were adhered to.
  • Ensured vehicles are serviced, maintained and repaired to a high standard and supervises and assists the technicians
  • Delivered efficient workshop scheduling to meet customer expectations and achieve loading targets.
  • Managed the workflow, organizing and supervising work and technical diagnosis
  • Develop improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prioritized and delegated work to team members to facilitate completion within schedule.
  • Collected and reviewed customer feedback for service improvement and followed up on complaints received to verify customer satisfaction.
  • Set out and enforced H&S policy to prevent injuries and incidents during workshop operations.
  • Coordinated meetings to delegate tasks, communicate workshop priorities and discuss maintenance bookings.
  • Controlled workshop management system by scheduling and monitoring projects closely, driving team efficiency.
  • Helped customers diagnose concerns by asking questions, conducting in-depth analysis and performance tests.
  • Revamped policies and procedures to meet changing needs, as well as improve operational performance, quality and efficiency of workshop.
  • Guaranteed 24/7 service cover, responding to emergency callout's overnight and on weekends as needed.

SERVICE ADVISOR (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
12.2014 - 08.2015
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Responded to customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
  • Resolved reported vehicle issues first time, achieving high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometer-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Responsibility is to interpret customer concerns for the auto mechanic, so that the mechanic can diagnose and repair problems correctly
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Documented and scoped actions taken to resolve issues after service calls.
  • Recommended additional, useful services to customers, which helped to increase overall sales.
  • Received outstanding feedback for providing attentiveness and patience when assisting dissatisfied customers.
  • Contributed to business growth by confirming that customers were satisfied with service and quality.
  • Updated in-house systems with relevant servicing information for accurate, current customer records.
  • Assessed required repairs and advised customers of cost and timescale for work completion.
  • Explained complex mechanical information clearly to customers for good understanding of required repairs.
  • Kept daily administration up-to-date for reliable reference of servicing works performed.
  • Prepared servicing invoices and processed payments to maintain balanced department finances.

SERVICE ADVISOR (MARUTHI)

MANNIL AUTOMOBILES
05.2012 - 11.2014

WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
01.2012 - 04.2012
  • Collected evidence through investigations, verified documentation from claim submissions and opened new cases in company systems to initiate claim processing activities.
  • Investigated and reported on manufacturer policy, identifying and recommending areas for improvement.
  • Formulated and implemented policies governing claim resolution to streamline redress submissions, processing and settlement.
  • Examined claim evidence against manufacturer guidelines and procedures to determine suitable outcomes for submitted claims, informing approval or rejection decisions.
  • Assisted colleagues in investigating and troubleshooting problem claims, using expert knowledge to find and fix problems.
  • Scheduled appointments with appraisers and examiners to value submitted claims and calculate appropriate compensations to policyholders.
  • Retrieved claim records to verify policyholder information and coverage before processing claims.
  • Followed internal claims processing procedures to prevent fraudulent payments, guaranteeing high-quality assurance standards.
  • Gathered, recorded, and distributed complete documentary evidence.
  • Evaluated claims data and market trends for improved customer understanding.
  • Achieved positive claim outcomes through careful case management.
  • Provided data science teams with in-depth claim analyses for enhanced modelling.
  • Recorded detailed, accurate claim particulars for reliable case notes.
  • Obtained clear photographic evidence to support customer claims.
  • Achieved positive claim outcomes through careful case management.

SERVICE ADVISOR TRAINEE (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
03.2010 - 10.2010

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
12.2009 - 03.2010
  • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, general checkup, periodic maintenance, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters.
  • Maintained clean, tidy working areas for optimum health and safety within build areas.

Timeline

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER (MAZDA,PROTON,GEELY,JAC)

INTERNATIONAL MOTOR TRADING AGENCY
01.2019 - 01.2023

FLOOR INCHARGE(HONDA CARS)

VISION MOTORS
01.2016 - 01.2019

JOB CONTROLLER (HONDA CARS)

VISION MOTORS
08.2015 - 08.2016

SERVICE ADVISOR (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
12.2014 - 08.2015

SERVICE ADVISOR (MARUTHI)

MANNIL AUTOMOBILES
05.2012 - 11.2014

WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
01.2012 - 04.2012

SERVICE ADVISOR TRAINEE (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
03.2010 - 10.2010

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (FORD)

KERALA CARS PVT LTD
12.2009 - 03.2010

B.TECH - AUTOMOBILE

MATHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Summary

Resourceful and meticulous Manager with over 12 years of experience in automobile after sales management, inventory control, staff training and development. Customer-orientated team builder with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and customer generation. Dedicated to maintaining smooth and efficient workshop operations and skilled in keeping employees focused on producing exceptional work. Top-notch skills in building relationships, solving problems and communicating with people at all levels. Productive employee with proven track record of successful automobile after sales management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved TOP position in CSI score (Honda 2014 to 2018).
  • Achieved second position in Honda Presidents award 2017.
  • Achieved TOP position in CSI score (Mazda 2019 to 2022).
  • Increased company profits unto 250 % through Business Development and Marketing strategy.
  • Boosted sales performance, establishing clear, attainable garage goals to support strategic plans.
  • Advanced from Job Controller to Floor In charge quickly as result of Business' Development and CSI achievements.
  • Implemented workshop pollution control strategies and action plan.
  • Presented Seminar on Workshop Pollution and Waste Management in Honda NHC seminar 2017.
  • Surpassed sales and customer service targets, consistently exceeding established KPIs.
  • Recognized by management for Business Development and also for delivering outstanding CSI achievements.
  • Improved customer satisfaction reviews by successfully handling customer complaints and implementing monthly staff training.
  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of works.
  • Recognized by management for Leadership behaviors, leading to increased Business and Customer Satisfaction Index.

Skills

  • Workshop team leadership
  • Business Development
  • Transformational leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Production oversight
  • Led the team with Integrity
  • Be open to to new ways to looking at things
  • Approach mistakes with humility
  • Strategic execution
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Workforce training and development
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Workflow optimization
  • Health and safety compliance

Education

B.TECH - AUTOMOBILE

MATHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
ERNAKULAM
08.2009

Languages

Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Additional Information

  • MAZDA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN 2019-REGISTRATON ID No: 25182835
  • AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY HAZARDS 2018 (GOVT OF KERALA DEPT. OF FACTORIES AND BOILERS )
  • HONDA NHC SEMINAR 2017
  • HONDA NHC SEMINAR 2015
  • HONDA WORKSHOP CONTROL SEMINAR 2015 REGISTRATON ID No: HCIL/2014/15827
  • HONDA MAN POWER TRAINING SEMINAR HONDA 2014-REGISTRATON ID No: HCIL/2014/15827
  • PROFFESIONAL SERVICE ADVISOR FORD INDIA PVTLTD 2015 -FORD STAR ID 00215887

INTERESTS

 

  • Badminton
  • E-Sports
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Videography
VISHNU GOPALAutomobile Engineer