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Overview
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Skills
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Dms Crm Automobile Industry Tools Training
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Brent E. Wyant

Trenton,MO

Summary

Consultant with extensive experience at HPR Marketing Group & Consulting, focused on improving operational efficiency and driving business growth. Skilled in assessing customer needs and building effective teams, leading to enhanced service delivery and identification of growth opportunities. Proficient in data analysis, consistently fostering high-performing teams to meet and exceed organizational objectives.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant

HPR Marketing Group & Consulting
Trenton, MO
01.2023 - Current
  • Advised on operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identified customer needs to improve service delivery through rapid response.
  • Implemented strategies that capitalized on new growth opportunities.
  • Provided strategic insights supporting business development initiatives.
  • Consulted on organizational changes, optimizing structure, and performance.
  • Evaluated existing systems against industry best practices to boost efficiency.

Dealer Principal/Owner

Barnes Baker Automotive Group, Incorporated
Trenton, MO
05.2001 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep
  • Performed daily duties as general manager, managing 18 full-time employees.
  • Purchasing and selling of pre-owned vehicles and maintaining inventory levels.
  • Day-to-day sales operations, including sales desking.
  • Conducted on-going sales training for all salespeople.
  • Responsible for growing sales and fixed departments.
  • Have contract to sell store October 3, 2022.
  • Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep

Dealer Principal/Owner

Barnes Baker Motors
Chillicothe, MO
04.2010 - 11.2017
  • Company Overview: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick (purchased the remaining stock after death of partner)
  • Performed daily duties as general manager, managing 32 full-time employees, and fulfilling daily sales operations.
  • Purchasing and selling of pre-owned vehicles and maintaining inventory levels.
  • Conducted on-going sales training for all salespeople.
  • Responsible for growing the sales & fixed departments.
  • Sold dealership in November 2017.
  • Chevrolet, GMC, Buick (purchased the remaining stock after death of partner)

Dealer Principal/Owner

Creston Automotive, Incorporated
Creston, IA
04.2006 - 07.2008
  • Company Overview: Ford, Lincoln
  • Fulfilled daily duties as general manager, managing 14 full-time employees.
  • Purchasing and selling of pre-owned vehicles and maintaining inventory levels.
  • Day-to-day sales operations, including sales desking.
  • Conducted on-going sales and service training.
  • Responsible for growing the sales & fixed operations.
  • Responsible for training General Manager.
  • Sold Dealership in July 2008 (to our General Manager).
  • Ford, Lincoln

General Manager

Barnes Baker Motors
Trenton, MO
03.1988 - 05.2001
  • Company Overview: Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac; General Motors dealership
  • Performed daily duties as general manager, managing 13 full-time employees.
  • Purchasing and selling of pre-owned vehicles, maintaining inventory levels, and fulfilling daily sale operations.
  • Conducted on-going sales training.
  • Reason for leaving: Started Barnes Baker Automotive Group as managing partner.
  • Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac; General Motors dealership

Salesperson

Yost Chevrolet
Marshall, MO
01.1986 - 03.1988
  • Performed daily duties of selling & financing New & Pre-Owned vehicles.
  • Left sales position for General Manager position with Barnes Baker Motors, Trenton.

Salesperson

Hooker Chevrolet
Browning, MO
09.1983 - 12.1986
  • Performed daily duties of selling new & pre-owned vehicles.
  • Performed duties of buying pre-owned inventory.

Salesperson

Seidel Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick
Trenton, MO
05.1981 - 05.1983
  • Performed daily duties of selling & financing New & pre-owned vehicles.
  • Dealership closed in June of 1983.

Education

Some college -

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO
01.1980

High School Diploma -

Trenton High School
Trenton, MO
01.1978

Skills

  • Operational efficiency and strategic planning
  • Customer needs assessment and market research
  • Data analysis and project management
  • Team building and sales training
  • Business development and inventory management

Certification

  • Joe Verde Sales Training, 01/01/04, 01/01/08
  • Joe Verde Sales Management Training, 01/01/05, 01/01/10
  • Joe Verde online Monthly Training, 01/01/08, 12/01/17

Dms Crm Automobile Industry Tools Training

  • CDK: DMS
  • Automate: DMS
  • Dealer Track: DMS
  • VIN Solutions: CRM
  • Dealer Socket: CRM
  • Stockwave/Vauto

Professional And Community Associations

  • NADA/NCM 20 Group - Ford, Chairperson, 01/01/06, 12/01/22, 2006, 2009, 2019
  • NADA 20 Group - General Motors, Chairperson, 01/01/10, 12/01/17, 2014
  • Missouri Automobile Dealers Association Legislative Committee, District Representative, 01/01/12, 12/01/18
  • Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, District Board Member, 01/01/04, 12/01/06
  • Industrial Development Authority & Committee, President, 01/01/19, Present
  • Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram Denver Business Center Dealer Council, Board Member, 01/01/09, 12/01/13
  • Hope Haven Shelter Workshop for the Developmentally Disabled, President, 01/01/10, 12/01/22
  • North Central Missouri College Foundation Board, Board Member, 01/01/10, 12/01/16

Timeline

Consultant

HPR Marketing Group & Consulting
01.2023 - Current

Dealer Principal/Owner

Barnes Baker Motors
04.2010 - 11.2017

Dealer Principal/Owner

Creston Automotive, Incorporated
04.2006 - 07.2008

Dealer Principal/Owner

Barnes Baker Automotive Group, Incorporated
05.2001 - 12.2022

General Manager

Barnes Baker Motors
03.1988 - 05.2001

Salesperson

Yost Chevrolet
01.1986 - 03.1988

Salesperson

Hooker Chevrolet
09.1983 - 12.1986

Salesperson

Seidel Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick
05.1981 - 05.1983

Some college -

North Central Missouri College

High School Diploma -

Trenton High School

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