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Eldon D. Booth

Kingwood

Summary

Industry consulting professional with strong background in advising clients on strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Focused on team collaboration and achieving impactful results, adaptable to changing needs and reliable in delivering solutions. Proficient in strategic planning, client relationship management, and analytical problem-solving.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Industry Consultant

CarBrain, CAS Automotive, LLC.
08.2024 - Current
  • Mentored junior management by providing guidance on best practices in industry consulting, fostering a learning culture within the team.
  • Drove innovation within the consulting team by staying current on relevant industry developments and sharing this knowledge through regular team meetings or workshops.
  • Identified key market trends for clients, enabling them to make informed business decisions.
  • Evaluated competitor landscapes to provide insights into emerging threats or opportunities for our clients'' businesses.

Director of Auction Network

Peddle Automotive
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • Implemented performance metrics for consistent evaluation and improvement.
  • Engaged teams in change processes to minimize resistance and promote acceptance.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives for enhanced market positioning.
  • Cultivated high-performing teams by implementing leadership development programs.
  • Streamlined workflows to boost productivity across multiple functions.

Senior Vice President - US Operations

IAA
08.2001 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for operations of over 180 auction locations over 2100 employees
  • Budget and planning, P&L for all IAA locations, Specialty division, vehicle purchase programs, donation programs for CEO to present to board of directors
  • Five regions and direct report of Regional Vice Presidents
  • Real Estate expansion decisions regarding new facilities and growth
  • Construction committee building layout and design for auction locations
  • Worked with IT teams customer facing projects
  • Transportation and Logistics decisions for regions
  • Catastrophe coordination - Senior leadership boots on the ground ( Harvey, Super Storm Sandy, Katrina, Ike, Rita, California earthquakes, wild fires, and all other natural disasters from 1987 -2020
  • Relationship building between sales team and operations ( insurance companies, dealers, buyers )

Senior Vice President - Customer Experience

IAA
08.2001 - 01.2020
  • Worked and held innovation sessions at 1871 building Chicago
  • Spent time developing and strengthening relationships between IAA and remarketing customers ( TitleMax Corp, Peddle, Wheelzy, Kemper, Large Dealer Groups, etc.)
  • Worked with Executive leadership with large insurance carriers to strengthen partnership with IAA
  • Built partnerships between IAA and large industry recyclers, EMR, LKQ, and independent recyclers associations
  • Attended and held buyer counsel as senior leadership for recyclers, exporters, transportation companies, independent dealers & large manufactures
  • Spent time with sales team and attended in person meetings when senior leadership was needed for decision making regarding contract changes and extensions
  • Attended industry functions ICAR, SEMA, NADA, CONEXPO, NACE, IAA Client Conferences
  • Industry relations liaison
  • Spent time with government affairs ( Industry expert ) working with lobbyist and local government

Vice President of Operations

Ford ( Greenleaf )
10.1999 - 08.2001

Regional General Manager

Copart, Inc.
03.1987 - 10.1999

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Sales coordination
  • Public speaking
  • Planning
  • Coordination
  • Written communication

Awards

  • Region of the year IAA four consecutive years
  • Largest customer growth IAA by region
  • Most profitable region four consecutive years
  • Currently hold auctioneer license several states
  • Judge World Auctioneer Championship (Auctioneer & Teams With Ring Personnel)

Timeline

Industry Consultant

CarBrain, CAS Automotive, LLC.
08.2024 - Current

Director of Auction Network

Peddle Automotive
04.2022 - 02.2024

Senior Vice President - US Operations

IAA
08.2001 - 01.2020

Senior Vice President - Customer Experience

IAA
08.2001 - 01.2020

Vice President of Operations

Ford ( Greenleaf )
10.1999 - 08.2001

Regional General Manager

Copart, Inc.
03.1987 - 10.1999

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