Excelled in the Management Trainee Program, earning four promotions in two years to become a Branch Manager overseeing my own operation and location, managing and leading my employees to success, along with great customer service. Also excelling in responsibilities such as:
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
- Managed the efforts of branch employees in providing a high level of customer service, including management of the rental counter, customer flow, and telephone service, as well as training by example.
- Developed and maintained the branch operational plan through project management methodologies, using Critical Chain Project Management.
- Developed a concise schedule through workforce management.
- Used initiative, independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills to perform a variety of duties, and solve problems.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
- Human Resource Management.
- Supervise, mentor, train, coach, evaluate and develop staff
- Provide continual feedback regarding employee performance, and meet with personnel to monitor sales goals and overall performance.
- Prepare effective and timely employee reviews and participate in the review process
- Administer and/or recommend disciplinary action, promotions, transfers and/or other personnel actions
- Sales and Marketing/Financial Performance.
- Develop, plan and actively participate in branch sales and marketing efforts to increase and improve business
- Train, motivate and coach employees to increase branch sales by understanding, communicating, and using the 4-step sales process to promote and sell optional protection products, vehicle features and benefits, fuel options and additional equipment
- Manage branch receivables, including negotiating payment plans, collecting difficult accounts receivables, preparing write-offs for uncollectible accounts, and recommending accounts for referral to collection.
- Supervise and train other employees regarding branch receivables
- Fleet management and maintenance, evaluate fleet mix and utilization, ensure adherence to deletion policy, and ensure completion of daily unit reconciliation.
- Manage vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventative maintenance, manufacturers’ recalls, breakdowns and accident damage
- Assisted other branches when needed during peak periods or special projects.
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
- Implemented internal control procedures to minimize risk exposure and maximize profitability.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.