Arild Bjelland

Experience

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  Kristiansands Auto AS

  Jun 1997 - Jun 1999

  Apprentice
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  Bay Auto AS

  Jun 1999 - Sept 1999

  Auto Mechanic
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  Norwegian Airforce

  Sept 1999 - Jul 2000

  Mechanic

  Mechanic, military vehicles and equipment.

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  Bay Auto AS

  Jul 2000 - Jun 2012

  Troubleshooting and maintenance of: Mechanic/Air-Condition/Hydraulic, Electrical and Electronic systems on passenger cars, van and Think(Electrical cars).Client Manager, administrative work, responsible for 6 technicians.Booking,Invoicing.Warranty handling/documents(Ford Motor Norge)Technical leader deputyTechnical Support for the technicians and customers.Test driving/diagnosis. Follow-up/Coach apprentices.Responsible for procurement of consumables and equipment for the workshop.HSE-Safety representatives. Show less

  • Senior Technician, Service Advisor

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2012

  • Technician

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  • Auto Mechanic

    Jul 2000 - Jan 2001
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  A.B. Teknikk

  Apr 2010 - Oct 2018

  CEO

  Sales and installation of equipment on combustion engines etc.

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  Aker Solutions-Drilling Lifecycle Service

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2014

  Service Account Manager

  Single point of contact towards customers in Europe / Africa, on and offshore drilling installations. Professional and accurate monitoring of all on going activities towards dedicated rigs and customers(located Brazil, Italy, Houston, Denmark and Angola).Responsible for dedicated customers and all ongoing activities and financial.Build, maintain and develop strong customer relations.Initiate sales activity of the complete portfolio, upgrades, new sales etc.Report operational issues and new business opportunities to PUs, business development and Management.Control and report financial performance together with the cost-controller.Responsible for preparation of service engineers and their offshore missions mainly in Africa.Manage small upgrade projects. Show less

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  MHWirth

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Services Account Manager

  Single point of contact towards customers in Europe / Africa, on and offshore drilling installations. Professional and accurate monitoring of all on going activities towards dedicated rigs and customers(located Brazil, Europe, Houston, Denmark and Angola).Responsible for dedicated customers and all ongoing activities and financial.Build, maintain and develop strong customer relations.Initiate sales activity of the complete portfolio, upgrades, new sales etc.Report operational issues and new business opportunities to PUs, business development and Management.Control and report financial performance together with the cost-controller.Responsible for preparation of service engineers and their offshore missions mainly in Africa.Manage small upgrade projects. Use of myDrilling as a collaboration tool with drilling rigs in operation Show less

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  Ferda

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Service Advisor

  Former known as Sørlandets Caravansenter AS

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  Bay Auto As

  Aug 2016 - May 2021

  Responsible for customer reception aftermarketBudgetResponsible for receiving and organizing preparation and installation of equipment on new vehicles before delivery to customerCustomer Recipient / Service AdvisorTest drive with customers, small repairs and troubleshooting

  • Head of service advisors, aftermarked

    Jan 2017 - May 2021

  • Service Advisor and Technician

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Magne Gitmark & Co AS

  May 2021 - now

  Service Manager

  Kommunalteknisk verksted og Landbruks verksted