Benjamin Lively

A factory endorsed instructor for AirCam.

Focused primarily on Multiengine Seaplane Training.

Additional Tasks Include :

• Insurance checkouts for AirCam (Landplane Configuration)
• Insurance checkouts for Vans RV-12
• Insurance checkouts for Tecnam P92 Echo / Eaglet
• Return to Service flights (Most Rotax Powered Aircraft)
• Ramp Manager / Porter
• Partnering with technicians on squawk items
• Partnering with pilot examiners to source checkride availabilty

Assisted Inventory Director and Managers with Used Car Inventory for D&M Auto Leasing

Focused on loading inventory into a proprietary vehicle software custom built for D&M.

Additional tasks included :

• Vehicle location and accountability
• Managing the turnaround time on reconditioning
• Updating and correctly merchandising vehicles kept retail
• Adjusting total cost on individual inventory items
• Age management of fresh trades

Managed the Used Car Inventory for Nelson Nissan.

Focused on managing reconditioning times, and overall age of inventory.

Additional tasks included :

• Maintaining a relationship with vendors
• Negotiating prices for shop work
• Managing cost for each car kept for inventory
• Partnering with shop technicians and managers
• Partnering with Inventory Director and General Manager on certain decisions

Became familiar with online resources that focused on acquisition of used cars for inventory :

• Manheim Auto Auctions
• Adesa Auto Auctions
• OVE (Subsidiary of Manheim)
• Provision (Vauto Inc.)