Arne Abrahamson

Aviation Mechanic

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Parrish, Florida, United States

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About me
Service Manager Elder Ford
Education
- Southern New Hampshire University
  2014 - 2016
  Associate’s Degree Business Administration and Management, General 4.0
  Activities and Societies: Latin Honors summa cum laude
- Harper College
  1991 - 2016
  Associate’s Degree General Studies
- Southern New Hampshire University
  2014 - 2018
  Bachelor’s Degree Organizational Leadership 3.93
  Activities and Societies: summa cum laude latin honors
Experience
- US Navy
  Nov 1986 - Jul 1994
  Aviation Mechanic
  Participated in Operation Desert Shield in 1990 in support of freeing Kuwait from Iraq invasion.Honorably dischargedServed two tours on CVN-69 Eisenhower in the Mediterian se
- Goodyear
  Sept 1992 - Jan 1999
  Operations Manager
   Managed the overall operations of an automobile tire retailer and repair services offering. Directed and coordinated financial and budgetary activities. Planned and implemented sales promotions.  Assumed ownership of a series of once-considered unsalvageable sites and transformed them into profitable ventures.  Represented management in purchase negotiations.
- Toyota Motor Corporation
  Jan 1999 - Mar 2001
  Service Director
   Directed and coordinated the operations for the automotive service department of a large car dealership. Oversaw department’s financial posture to ensure profitability.  Played integral role in implementing the well-received start-up program ‘Express Lane Service’ to improve efficiency of automotive repair service. Significantly reduced staff turnover by placing an emphasis on training and accreditation.
- Saturn
  Mar 2001 - Jun 2008
  Fixed Operations Manager
   Decreased warranty expenses by 40%. Improved CSI by 23%. Implemented aggressive program of procuring merchandise for resale. Represented management in price negotiations with vendors.
- Watera LLC
  Apr 2008 - Jan 2018
  Fixed Operations Manager
   Manage the steady growth of a busy automotive servicing business. Direct work flow for a staff of fifteen to address ebb and flow of seasonality.  Review and analyze financial statements and activity reports to monitor productivity and operational efficiency.  Increased sales every year since taking over ownership Created strong brand awareness within the region.
- Firestone Complete Auto Care
  Mar 2018 - Feb 2021
  General Manager
- Ford Motor Company
  Feb 2021 - now
  - Elder Ford Master Certified Ford Service Manager
    Jun 2024 - now
  - AutoNation Ford Master Certified Service manager
    Feb 2021 - May 2024
Licenses & Certifications
- Dale Carnegie Course 02D131
  Dale Carnegie
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Arne Abrahamson
  Summa Cum Laude Southern New Hampshire University Jan 2017