Rich Bixby
Westfield
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Westover Auto Salvage, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded strategies that boosted profitability while fostering a culture of collaboration and high employee satisfaction. Skilled in training and development, I effectively enhanced customer relations and streamlined processes for operational efficiency.
Diligent team leader with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 20 plus years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Westover Auto Salvage
09.2002 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
Operator
Interstate Towing & Recovery
09.2007 - 08.2022
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Reduced waste and increased recycling, contributing to more sustainable production practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, setting standard for workplace tidiness and efficiency.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
Manager
West Springfield Auto Salvage
01.1999 - 08.2002
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade technology infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and data security.
Operator
Universal Forest Products
05.1998 - 11.1998
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield Vocational Technical High School
Westfield Ma04-1997
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Staff management
Timeline
Operator
Interstate Towing & Recovery
09.2007 - 08.2022
General Manager
Westover Auto Salvage
09.2002 - Current
Manager
West Springfield Auto Salvage
01.1999 - 08.2002
Operator
Universal Forest Products
05.1998 - 11.1998
High School Diploma -
Westfield Vocational Technical High School
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