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Alissa M. Thompson

Winchester,VA

Summary

Experienced Administrative Manager with 17+ years in the automotive industry, specializing in executive support and operational efficiency. Strong background in compliance management, process improvement, and financial coordination within fast‑paced dealership environments. Recognized for strengthening cross‑department communication, supporting accurate reconciliation of assigned financial schedules while maintaining organized, detail‑driven workflows.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Manager

BMW of Murrieta Hendrick Automotive Group
Murrieta, California
05.2008 - Current

Executive Support & Coordination Assistant to the General Manager and Dealer Principal.

  • Acted as liaison between leadership, department managers, and external partners to streamline communication and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Managed confidential personnel and operational matters with discretion.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental workflow to implement GM's directives across sales, service, F&I, and parts, enhancing operational cohesion.

Operations & Compliance

  • Maintained compliance with dealership policies, state regulations, and manufacturer requirements.
  • Prepares executive reports, performance summaries and daily/monthly CSI reports.
  • Communicates policy updates and process improvements across all departments.

Financial Oversight

  • Manage factory incentive schedules, validating data, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate eligibility and payout processing.
  • Supports financial planning cycles through reconciliation and month‑end/year‑end reporting.

Leadership & HR

  • Supervised administrative staff.
  • Facilitated onsite onboarding, training, and performance tracking.
  • Trained new employees on company protocols and systems.
  • Oversaw dealership training efforts to ensure alignment with corporate and manufacturer requirements.

Facility & Vendor Relations

  • Managed vendor relationships and facility maintenance to uphold dealership standards.
  • Coordinated with Facilities Area Manager.
  • Managed purchase requisitions and approvals for all department equipment and supplies.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
06-1998

Skills

  • Executive support
  • Strategic coordination
  • Project management
  • Compliance management
  • Financial oversight
  • Executive reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • Vendor relations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Employee onboarding

Timeline

Administrative Manager

BMW of Murrieta Hendrick Automotive Group
05.2008 - Current

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Cuesta College
Alissa M. Thompson