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David Webster

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Success-oriented auto dealer operations leader well-versed in running every department with skill and efficiency. Familiar with manufacturer standards, customer relations strategies and business management practices. Pursuing a new professional challenge closer to home.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Fixed Operations Director

Banister Automotive
07.2020 - Current
  • Provided staff training, coaching and mentoring to effectively implement best practices and new policies or programs.
  • Teamed up with sales and parts specialists in project planning and deliveries to achieve on-time and within budget completion.
  • Negotiated vendors contracts and delivery schedules.
  • Collaborated with suppliers in development and implementation of improvement plans, promotional strategies and customer services optimization.
  • Supervised mechanics, service advisors and sales personnel.
  • Monitored financial performance through daily reports.
  • Boosted staff loyalty and reduced turnover with introduction of innovative programs.
  • Directed fixed operations of 3-member group, driving services excellence, implementation of new programs and attainment of sales objectives in alignment with market trends.
  • Negotiated and finalized profitable contracts.
  • Cultivated strong internal, customer and manufacturer relationships.
  • Checked employee and resource utilization for each department.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Automotive Service Manager

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk
07.1998 - 07.2020


  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

United States Marine Corp

Us Dod
06.1986 - 11.1997

worked in Marine Corp. aviation unit until honorably discharged in 1997.

Education

High School Diploma -

Eastern Wayne High School
Goldsboro, NC
06.1986

Skills

  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Administrative Operations
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Customer Inquiries

Timeline

Fixed Operations Director

Banister Automotive
07.2020 - Current

Automotive Service Manager

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Norfolk
07.1998 - 07.2020

United States Marine Corp

Us Dod
06.1986 - 11.1997

High School Diploma -

Eastern Wayne High School
David Webster