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.