Thomas Dimsdale
Spartanburg
Summary
I've focused much of my career on automotive and customer service jobs. I appreciate customer interaction and always strive to be a friendly and competent face for the companies I've worked for. Keeping constant communication with the customer, being courteous, and always maintaining a good attitude have been very effective for repeat business.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director/Executive Director
National Association for Gun Rights/Palmetto Gun Rights
05.2020 - Current
- Closely monitor pro or anti-gun legislation in South Carolina and abroad
- Engage with supporters and donors
- Present a face for NAGR/PGR at rallies, gun shows, and public speaking events
- Editing videos for political program
- Utilize Photoshop for online ads, mailers, or text messaging campaigns
- Run Facebook and X accounts to engage our supporters and hold politicians accountable
- Lobby for/against legislation in Columbia, SC
- Organize meetings with legislators and engage political leadership
- Help organize the deployment of mailers, text messages, social media ads, and volunteer efforts
- Create Youtube videos for National Association for Gun Rights' History Hour program
- Led the charge to pass Constitutional Carry in South Carolina; wrapping up a decade-long political fight
Service Advisor
Roger Shifflet Ford
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Greet and assist customers with getting repairs and service done to their vehicles.
- Visually inspect vehicles after technicians present their inspections.
- Present findings and prices to the customer and recommend proper service.
- Keep the customers informed during the progress of their vehicle's work
- At Roger Shifflet Ford our Service Manager shifted their career to finance, leaving myself as the lone service writer on the front desk. While this job had previously had 3 people to attend to its responsibilities, I was able to fill that role for more than 2 months. During those 2 months, service profits did not dip and even slightly improved over the previous month's reports. This was a trying time, but I rose to the challenge, keeping income steady and customers satisfied.
Autozone delivery driver
AutoZone
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Deliver parts to local shops and customers
- Run front sales counter
- Left for job opportunities at Roger Shifflet Ford.
Real Estate Agent
CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Assist potential buyers shop for their next home
- Specialize in new home sales with Enchanted Construction Company
- Schedule termite inspections, home inspections, and finalize/compile paperwork for closings
- Also assisted homeowners in selling their current homes.
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Peidmont Delivery LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Pick up and deliver anything from office folders to industrial-sized water pumps for machinery.
- Specialized in overnight delivery and made sure deliveries were on time and with a smile.
Commercial Truck Driver
GCR Tires & Service
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Deliver and pick up tractor trailer tires from many local truck shops across the upstate
- Record tires to be picked up and repaired or recapped.
- Ensure proper documentation for repairs and replacement
- Keep local shops' inventory up to date.
Political Consultant
Multiple Organizations
08.2015 - 06.2016
Sales Associate
Discount Tire
01.2015 - 08.2015
Tire Sales Manager
Firestone Complete Auto Care
09.2013 - 01.2015
Education
High school diploma - Auto tech
Dorman High School
Spartanburg, SC05.2009
Auto Tech Training - undefined
R D Anderson Applied Tech Center
Skills
- Commercial Driving
- Vehicle maintenance expertise
- Safe driving practices
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Service-oriented communication skills
- Copywriting expertise
- Expense tracking and analysis
- Effective public speaking
- Video production editing
Timeline
Regional Director/Executive Director
National Association for Gun Rights/Palmetto Gun Rights
05.2020 - Current
Service Advisor
Roger Shifflet Ford
04.2019 - 04.2020
Autozone delivery driver
AutoZone
08.2018 - 04.2019
Real Estate Agent
CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE
01.2017 - 04.2019
Commercial Truck Driver
GCR Tires & Service
06.2016 - 01.2017
Delivery Driver/Warehouse
Peidmont Delivery LLC
05.2016 - 08.2018
Political Consultant
Multiple Organizations
08.2015 - 06.2016
Sales Associate
Discount Tire
01.2015 - 08.2015
Tire Sales Manager
Firestone Complete Auto Care
09.2013 - 01.2015
Auto Tech Training - undefined
R D Anderson Applied Tech Center
High school diploma - Auto tech
Dorman High School
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