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Eddie De La Garza

Grapevine,TX

Summary

Results-oriented upper level management executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Used Car Director

Park Place Mercedes
2023.09 - 2024.02
  • Analyzed market trends and adjusted inventory accordingly, maximizing profit potential and minimizing aged inventory risks.
  • Initiated data-driven decision-making processes by analyzing sales metrics and identifying areas of improvement within the dealership''s operations.
  • Implemented efficient reconditioning processes that reduced turnaround time on incoming vehicles while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Fostered a positive work environment that motivated employees to excel in their roles, leading to higher job satisfaction levels amongst staff members.

New and Used Sales Manager

Vandergriff Chevrolet
2023.02 - 2023.09
  • Improved employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment characterized by open communication, teamwork, and recognition of achievements.
  • Increased sales revenue by implementing effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns for new and used vehicles.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through targeted training, regular performance reviews, and motivational incentives.

President/CEO

Owner-Operator
2007.02 - 2018.01
  • Manged highly acclaimed International Music Artist and Film and TV actors.
  • Managed day to day operations while working with record labels, promoters, agents and all aspects of international touring including but not limited to tour routing, tour budgeting, vender negotiations, tour accounting for 50 million wold tour budgets. Negotiating merchandise deals, tour sponsorships and endorsement deals.
  • Clients included Demi Lovato - Internationally known and Grammy nominated recording artist.
  • Madison De La Garza - Series regular actress for 5 years on ABC long running hit series "Desperate Housewives" as well as others.

GSM

Five Star Ford
1997.10 - 2008.02
  • Presided over day to day front end operations in. Responsible for supervising 150 employees in sales, sales management, finance and certain fixed operations. Managed new and preowned operations. Hired, trained, managed and motivated a award winning management and sales team winning Presidents awards and name #1 Ford Dealership in Sales in Texas for every year as GSM at Five Star. In charge of ordering inventory and managing one of the largest floor plans nation wide. In charge of advertising for radio and tv.

Education

BBA - Finance

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
12.1988

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Budget and Forecast model builder.
  • Financial Planning
  • Marketing and Promotional expertise
  • Motivational speaking
  • Goal Management
  • Team building for excellence.
  • Spreadsheet building
  • Sales Training
  • Management Training
  • Director experience in New, Used and Finance
  • Over 20 years experience in the Automotive field

Timeline

Used Car Director

Park Place Mercedes
2023.09 - 2024.02

New and Used Sales Manager

Vandergriff Chevrolet
2023.02 - 2023.09

President/CEO

Owner-Operator
2007.02 - 2018.01

GSM

Five Star Ford
1997.10 - 2008.02

BBA - Finance

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Eddie De La Garza