Christopher Davis
Naperville,IL
Summary
Versatile business leader bringing 31 years of experience as accomplished Founder and Innovator. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success defining and implementing new processes to meet current and future needs. Key expertise with startups and high-growth companies in the automotive industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Audoserv Advantage Inc.
11.2003 - Current
- Founder of Audoserv Advantage, Inc. A CRM tool that revolutionized inventory management and the optimization of bid strategies for the bottom tier, end of life, segment of vehicles.
- Processed over 2 million bids, 194 thousand vehicles and pioneered 6 game changing Copyrights.
- Operated autonomously in all facets of business, i.e., creation, innovation, design, strategic planning, operations, merchandising, and marketing for new accounts; proficient in customer relations, brand positioning, revenue growth, financial management, driving operational excellence, business development, and price negotiations.
- Cultivated client relationships as a trusted business and technology advisor resulting in establishing long term partnerships and revenue growth.
- Created and scaled a solution which onboarded 338 recyclers nationwide and integrated with 283 Auto Auctions to consolidate a fragmented segment of business on to one platform.
- Lead complex deal structures and negotiations for my company that produced a 3 year, 4-million-dollar, license to own contract with publicly traded Insurance Auto Auctions.
Regional Vice President of Auctions
CarMax
06.1996 - 11.2003
- Designed, implemented, and coordinated opening of new segment of business; thirty-eight auction locations, while expanding company's presence in new territories, establishing valuable partnerships and increasing market penetration.
- Managed financial performance by setting budgets, monitoring expenses, and identifying areas for improvement for all aspects of wholesale auto auctions and Luxury/highline purchasing for ten new car franchises and forty-nine CARMAX Used Car Superstores across 21-state region.
- Led team of nationwide managers, ensuring consistent communication and collaboration for overall business success.
- Directed hiring and development of purchasing agents/auction staff to drive improvements on fundamentals of used vehicle appraising, auction etiquette, and psychology of working both buyer and seller.
Education
Graduate - Auctioneering Ethics, Auction Laws, And Licensure
World Wide College of Auctioneering
Mason City Iowa05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL08.1995
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Product Development
- Partnership Development
- Revenue Growth
- Consulting
Timeline
Founder
Audoserv Advantage Inc.
11.2003 - Current
Regional Vice President of Auctions
CarMax
06.1996 - 11.2003
Graduate - Auctioneering Ethics, Auction Laws, And Licensure
World Wide College of Auctioneering
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
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