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Craig Slone

Georgetown,KY

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Pure Country Ford CDJR
03.2017 - 01.2023
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency

General Manager

Fannin Boyd County Ford Lincoln
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.

Owner (Partner)

Adkins Slone Ford CDJR
02.1992 - 01.2008
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Sales Manager

Fairchild Cadillac Buick Pontiac
05.1986 - 02.1992
  • Supervised sales team of 8 people, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive salesperson training program.

Sales Manager

Bob Steenburgen Oldsmobile Mercedes Benz Nissan GM
05.1983 - 05.1986
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

You Name It

Tom Tufts OLDSMOBILE GMC
05.1976 - 05.1983
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Boyd County High School
Ashland, KY
05.1976

Timeline

General Manager

Pure Country Ford CDJR
03.2017 - 01.2023

General Manager

Fannin Boyd County Ford Lincoln
01.2012 - 03.2015

Owner (Partner)

Adkins Slone Ford CDJR
02.1992 - 01.2008

Sales Manager

Fairchild Cadillac Buick Pontiac
05.1986 - 02.1992

Sales Manager

Bob Steenburgen Oldsmobile Mercedes Benz Nissan GM
05.1983 - 05.1986

You Name It

Tom Tufts OLDSMOBILE GMC
05.1976 - 05.1983

High School Diploma -

Boyd County High School

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