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Daniel Grinnell

West Palm Beach

Summary

Seasoned General Manager with proven leadership skills. Background includes managing diverse teams, strategic planning and business development in fast-paced environments. Known for improving operational efficiencies, driving revenue growth and fostering customer satisfaction. Committed to building strong team cultures that encourage innovation and openness.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

MCC Custom Carts
Fort Myers
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations and staff management at MCC Custom Carts.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans for growth initiatives.
  • Led team meetings to enhance communication and address operational challenges.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for new product development.
  • Opened 3 new dealerships within the year.
  • Added a complete service contract and warranty products for the entire company (5 dealerships)

Commercial Sales Director

Atlantic Automotive Group
Miami Lakes
02.2020 - 01.2024
  • Worked with GMs, Sales Managers and Finance Managers to establish Sales, Volume and Finance Goals. Reported to the President of our group and the SVP of the entire company.
  • Recognized as Innovator of Commerical Sales by the Ownership Group (100+ dealerships)
  • Created Exceptional Warranty and other back-end products revenue that exceeded retail sales with business and fleets deals.
  • Over 464 deals with 62% back-end product closing with 4 to 6 products in 2 years.
  • Performed on site trade evaluations of trades and fleet analysis to help compete against the Fleet Services Businesses. Used back-end products and use of extensive inventory to create faster delivery times with a lower cost on RFPs

Operations Executive

VA Beach Express
Chesapeake
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Advanced Profitability over 3M and Established Contractual Standards with FedEx
  • Managed Entirety the FedEx Ground Master Contract for Ownership
  • Consulted the Buy/Sell of the Business and Transition to New Business Ownership.

Operations Executive

BK Livsey Inc
Virginia Beach
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Managed a team of 14 employees and 1 manager, and reported directly to the ownership.
  • Master contract with FedEx Ground, and worked with FedEx management to ensure all contract stipulations were met through excellent problem-solving and strategic implementation of daily work plans.
  • Lead the support of safety and safety guidelines for on-road, as well as station and other work areas.
  • Handled accident reporting, investigation and follow up with Police, Rescue and Insurance. Detailed VDER footage that was then illustrated and deciphered to written documentation.
  • Correlate the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of work trucks, vans, electronic equipment, scanners, and tablets.
  • Strategically coordinate operations and workforce to meet the demands of volume in order to keep with the administered budget.

Commercial Sales Manager

Hendrick Automotive Group
Norfolk
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Implemented the restart of the Commercial Sales Department
  • moved the sales from a department of less than 5 units a month to selling to a respectable 15+ a month.
  • Brought the Business Elite Service and Sales to a respectable level, and the mark for Achievers from GM.
  • Established many solid relationships with key decision-makers, along with earning many retail sales for the dealership as well.

Managing Owner

Peak Logistics
Norfolk
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Operated as a Master Contractor for Dynamax 2.8M/Year Contract.

Managing Member

First Financial Properties
West Palm Beach
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Created real estate portfolios for wholesale and retail sales.
  • Acted as a Hard Money Lender and Investor on real estate deals.

Managing Partner

Power Mechanical & Transport
Miami
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Facilitated six FedEx Ground Master Contracts.
  • 6M Gross per year

Operations Manager

FedEx Express
Norfolk
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Trained in operations, fleet ops, ramp ops, air ops, dangerous goods, and international.

Education

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Excellent with Negotiation
  • Full Force Follow Up Skills
  • Attentive and Understanding Listening Adeptness
  • Confidence in any Situation or Setting
  • Always Moving Forward
  • Natural leader
  • Owner Mentality

Certification

  • GM Business Elite Manager-General Motors
  • Commercial Account Manager & Commercial F & I Manager- Ford Motor Company
  • Commercial Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Power Broker and EV Expert- Stellantis (CDJR)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

MCC Custom Carts
01.2024 - Current

Commercial Sales Director

Atlantic Automotive Group
02.2020 - 01.2024

Operations Executive

VA Beach Express
01.2019 - 01.2021

Operations Executive

BK Livsey Inc
01.2018 - 02.2019

Commercial Sales Manager

Hendrick Automotive Group
01.2012 - 01.2018

Managing Owner

Peak Logistics
01.2006 - 01.2012

Managing Member

First Financial Properties
01.2002 - 01.2009

Managing Partner

Power Mechanical & Transport
01.1999 - 01.2007

Operations Manager

FedEx Express
01.1993 - 01.1999

Norfolk State University

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