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Kristoffer Peltonen

Lausanne

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My approach combines critical thinking and any conflict resolution with a friendly attitude, driving success and fostering positive client relationships

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mail Courier

APA Distributors
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Upheld company reputation for reliability by maintaining a strong attendance record and consistently meeting delivery deadlines.
  • Navigated complex routing systems effectively, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of assigned areas for swift deliveries.

Manager

Nate's Place Hostel
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring repeat business from satisfied clients.

Parts Counter Sales Person

Acaster Marine Boat Sales
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Ordered parts for customers, repair shops for use in Volvo Penta equipment.
  • Managed returns and exchanges effectively, resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and efficient service at the parts counter.
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
  • Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
  • Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts to replace original manufacturer parts.

Manager and Owner

Prologue and Epilogue Books
09.2013 - 10.2016
  • Drove business growth by identifying new distribution channels and expanding the company''s retail network.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Submitted orders for new inventory.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Parts Specialist

Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles
10.2007 - 06.2013
  • Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
  • Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
  • Collaborated with service technicians to identify required parts for repairs, minimizing delays and enhancing productivity.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and consistently going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
  • Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing and improved availability of parts.
  • Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
  • Stocked and managed stock of parts.
  • Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
  • Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns, and complete sales.
  • Inspected parts for defects, removing damaged parts, and replacing with new ones.
  • Assisted customers by responding to complaints and offering updates on back-ordered parts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
12-2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution
  • Decision-making

Languages

French
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Swedish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Elementary
Finnish
Limited Working

Timeline

Mail Courier

APA Distributors
06.2024 - 12.2024

Manager

Nate's Place Hostel
10.2021 - 07.2022

Parts Counter Sales Person

Acaster Marine Boat Sales
02.2017 - 09.2017

Manager and Owner

Prologue and Epilogue Books
09.2013 - 10.2016

Parts Specialist

Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles
10.2007 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of New South Wales
Kristoffer Peltonen