Viraj Patel

Experience

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  PPL Aquatic, Fitness & Spa Group Inc.

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

  - Monitoring pool environment for any hazards, safety concerns, and supervising swimming activities (recreational/classes)- Administering swimming instruction (water safety and swimming skills) to patrons 3-15 years of age

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  Maple Toyota

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Parts Driver

  - Responsible for picking up and delivering parts to many customers around the GTA- Responsible for making daily company bank deposits- Ensuring safety and appropriate handling of parts and components

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  Maple Hyundai

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Assistant Parts Manager

  - Optimization of physical inventory organization - Monitoring sales levels using ERA (Reynolds & Reynolds)- Month end reconciliations to track department performance- Assisting customers (in-person/phone) in need of automotive parts/components

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  Maple Toyota

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  Sales Representative (Product Advisor)

  - Cultivating relationships with new customers (walk-in/online) - Strategic negotiations with clients to close deals and increase sales (financing, leasing, interest rates, credit qualification)- Maintaining competitive level of sales

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  XPO Logistics, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  Logistics Specialist

  - Leading inbound shipment activities while also assisting in outbound activities- Receiving, stocking, inventory control and dock organization- Encouraging safe work and efficiency

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  Air Canada

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  Stockkeeper

  - Assisting in leading a hangar relocation project (expansion of GTAA Terminal 3)- Processing fulfillment of parts and components to stations worldwide (AOG requirements, stock replenishment, optimizing allocations)- Performing audits of valuable inventory to ensure compliance with Transport Canada and Airworthiness Regulations

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  StreetXtreme Auto Gallery

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  - Supporting team in overall performance- Participating in purchasing of inventory while maintaining turnover ratios- Tracking funding and ROI performance - Qualifying prospects for prime and sub-prime financing- Processing multiple streams of incoming leads- Building relationships with lenders for seamless operation- Ensuring procedures and procedures are followed as per OMVIC regulations

  • Sales and Finance Manager

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Sales and Finance Specialist

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Car Squad Ltd.

  Oct 2022 - now

  Sales and Finance Manager

  - Ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in financing and sales processes- Managing revenue by maximizing sales for finance, insurances and extended warranties- Recruit, train, and mentor dealership staff to optimize performance, improve customer interactions, and enhance overall team productivity