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Derrick Childs

Orlando,Florida

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 25 years of experience focused on increasing production and minimizing downtime. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen.

Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
  • Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

General Manager

Autonation Chevrolet Airport
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - 05.2022

General Manager

AutoNation Honda Bel Air
Mobile, AL
04.2020 - 05.2022

General Sales Manager

Autonation Chevrolet Airport
Orlando, FL
01.2019 - 04.2020

New/Used Car Sales Manager

AutoNation Toyota Winter zPark
Winter Park , FL
01.2015 - 12.2019

New Car Sales Director

AutoNation Acura Noeth Orlando
Sanford, FL
01.2014 - 06.2015

Sales Manager

Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
Orlando, FL
06.2013 - 01.2014

Transportation Owner

Park Avenue Media LLC
Orlando, FL
02.2009 - 05.2013

Director of Vip Sales

Mercedes Benz South Orlando
Orlando, FL
07.2005 - 01.2009

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Sports Managment

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Expense Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Staff Supervision

Custom

  • Played Professional Football

Timeline

General Manager

Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
05.2022 - Current

General Manager

Autonation Chevrolet Airport
05.2022 - 05.2022

General Manager

AutoNation Honda Bel Air
04.2020 - 05.2022

General Sales Manager

Autonation Chevrolet Airport
01.2019 - 04.2020

New/Used Car Sales Manager

AutoNation Toyota Winter zPark
01.2015 - 12.2019

New Car Sales Director

AutoNation Acura Noeth Orlando
01.2014 - 06.2015

Sales Manager

Autonation Chevrolet West Colonial
06.2013 - 01.2014

Transportation Owner

Park Avenue Media LLC
02.2009 - 05.2013

Director of Vip Sales

Mercedes Benz South Orlando
07.2005 - 01.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Sports Managment

San Jose State University
Derrick Childs