Casimir Kostrzewski

3019 N Nashville – Chicago IL 60634

(773) 474 1195 casimirkostrzewski@yahoo.com

Automotive Parts Specialist/Retail Manager

I am an experienced, young professional with skills in several areas of the automotive field, as
well as managerial, business, and sales knowledge. My academic background includes
automotive career training, and an Associate’s degree from Triton College, currently pursuing a
bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University. I’m also a courteous professional with
great communication and leadership skills. I fluently speak, write and read English and Polish, I
also have experience with Spanish, 2 years of college classes as well as on the job interaction
with customers.

Education & Honors

Northeastern Illinois University

- Currently Pursuing Bachelor’s degree from NEIU in accounting and business

management.

National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence ASE

- P2 Parts Specialist Certified (Fall 2010)

Triton College 2007-2010

- Associate’s Degree in Science (2010)

o Classes focusing on various aspects of business including:
 Accounting
 Marketing
 Management
- 3.27 GPA
- President’s Honors List (Fall 2009)

Lane Technical High School 2003-2007

- 4.0 GPA
- 3 years automotive career technical training.
o Classroom Experience
o Hands-on experience
 Casimir Kostrzewski
3019 N Nashville – Chicago IL 60634
(773) 474 1195 casimirkostrzewski@yahoo.com

Work History
Maverick Auto Parts 2005-2011

2801 N Central Ave Chicago Il 60634 – (773) 283 6277

- Parts Salesman
o Building Customer Relations
o Identifying parts and their location on vehicle
o Explaining Repair and Diagnostic Procedures
o Diagnosing OBD II CEL and ABS codes
o Finding proper application of parts in cataloging
o Turned rotors and drums, press bearings and changeover power steering
pump pulleys.
o Replaced Batteries, light bulbs and wiper blades.
- Retail Manager
o Handling customer issues and complaints
o Ensuring proper money handling of employees
o Ensuring upkeep of the store related to stock and cleanliness

Languages:

Bilingual, fluent in Polish and English, with experience in the Spanish language

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience in all major Office programs including, Word,
Excel, Access and Power Point

Knowledge of All Data and Mitchell Repairmate and On Demand