Louie Paraskevopoulos Resume #1

Louie Paraskevopoulos Tel (416) 745-7522

42 Primula Cres. Toronto, ON M9L 1K2 Cell (416) 414-7980

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Profile Self-employed Auto Mechanic Manager with extensive supervisory, customer service and auto repair background. Operated/Owner of automotive service centre for 12 years, including used car sales, developed a customer base with strong customer relations and excellent customer service skills. Fluent in English and Greek. Professional Experience Owner/Manager, LAP Automotive, Toronto September 1997 – August 2008 • Diagnosed performance problems, wrote accurate work orders, and prepared estimates. • Dealt with a variety of parts suppliers, negotiated pricing and ordered parts. • Supervised staff and supported students from the mechanic training program. • Provided excellent customer service by listening and educating customers about vehicles needs, maintenance, vehicle care and costs involved. • Developed a customer base and strong customer relations by building trust, friendships and reputation of quality work ensured repeat business. • Successfully diagnosed and repaired an average of 25 vehicles per week. Service Manager, Bathurst Bloor Motors & Car Sales, Toronto 1994 – 1997 • Successfully increased business market from VW models to all makes and models of domestic and imported cars. • Supervised, hired and trained staff of three. • Supported the used car sales department in bringing potential customers and assisted with closing sales. Manager, Angelo’s Auto Repairs, Toronto August 1981 – May 1994 o Developed a career from general labour to Manager in 3 years. Related Experience Teacher, Part-time courses in basic auto repairs, Central Technical High School, 1990 Education and Training Computer Readiness Workshops, Humber College 2009 Automotive Service Technician, Trade code 310S, Centennial College, Toronto 1998 High School, York Humber. Toronto