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Gary Gordon

Bryan,TX

Summary

  • Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision and more than 20 years in the Auto industry with a proven track record.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Foundation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Bryan, Texas
05.2025 - Current
  • Achieved 80% sales growth within 30 days through targeted strategic initiatives.
  • Managed finance department operations while strengthening relationships with banks.
  • Conducted candidate interviews, enhancing recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure seamless execution of all processes.
  • Trained sales personnel, improving proficiency on sales platform.
  • Developed team-building activities, fostering collaboration across departments.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts for operational planning.
  • Analyzed business and sales targets to inform critical decision-making.

General Sales Manager

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bryan
Bryan, Texas
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Increased sales revenue through strategic development and implementation of targeted initiatives.
  • Conducted training sessions for new sales personnel to enhance team capabilities.
  • Cultivated high-performance sales team focused on achieving exceptional results.
  • Identified weaknesses in sales practices and provided targeted training to improve overall performance.
  • Utilized negotiation and marketing skills to ensure effective customer follow-up and response.
  • Hired and motivated team members, fostering collaboration between sales staff and clients.
  • Maintained dealership website and social media accounts to enhance online presence.
  • Built sales forecasts and schedules to align with productivity targets.

General Sales Manager

Castle Rock Ford
Castle Rock , CO
  • Increased sales revenue through strategic development and implementation.
  • Monitored customer satisfaction levels, initiating corrective actions as necessary.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create effective promotional campaigns.
  • Achieved above-group Customer Satisfaction Index (C.S.I) scores consistently.
  • Executed store marketing plans, surpassing established sales objectives.
  • Trained and developed sales managers and staff on marketing and sales processes.
  • Recognized with 2023 President's Award for outstanding store performance.
  • Managed sales forecasting and monthly targets for all front-of-house personnel.

General Manager

Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac
Gilroy, CA
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Established effective communication channels with staff members for streamlined operations.
  • Managed daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and customer service.
  • Analyzed processes for effectiveness, developing new systems to boost productivity.
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to drive motivation towards organizational goals.
  • Developed targeted marketing strategies to increase brand awareness in key markets.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with laws and regulations governing operations management.

General Sales Manager

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
  • Aligned sales strategies with market trends, exceeding goals and enhancing profitability.
  • Maintained professional network to identify potential clients and business opportunities.
  • Communicated and influenced effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Boosted revenue through sales activities and established consistent employee performance metrics.
  • Drove company growth and brand development via market expansion initiatives.
  • Prospected new business opportunities using databases to generate sales leads.
  • Achieved 3rd rank among 258 stores in total profit and customer satisfaction index in 2021.
  • Achieved 6th rank among 258 stores in total profit and customer satisfaction index in 2022.

General Sales Manager

Findlay Chevrolet
Kingman, AZ
  • Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on a daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
  • Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople.
  • Utilized established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
  • More than doubled gross earnings each quarter first business year.
  • Achieved dealership growth by advising the general manager on short and long-range advertising plans, sales promotions, staffing needs and lease promotions.
  • Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
  • Identified weaknesses and implemented sales and business practices training to improve performance.
  • Maintained 5,200 super gross per copy.

Finance Manager/Sales

Michael Chevrolet
Fresno , Ca
  • Exhibited professionalism and composure while collaborating with personnel in high-pressure situations.
  • Achieved a customer satisfaction index of 96% through effective teamwork in dynamic environments.
  • Secured funding by packaging deals and establishing strong bank relationships.
  • Achieved 77% penetration rate on warranties and gap products.
  • Maintained backend gross of 3,150 per copy through strategic financial management.

Finance S1

US Army
Ft.Sill, OK
09
  • Documented weekly updates on renewal progress and at-risk renewals for management review.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and memoranda for S1 officers to ensure compliance.
  • Achieved completion of A.I.T certification, enhancing professional qualifications.
  • Completed Basic training, demonstrating commitment to military standards.
  • Received honorable discharge, reflecting exemplary service record.

Education

MLRS

US Army Fort Sill
1997

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration-Financial

Fresno State University
Fresno, California

Finance - Finance Training

JM&A

Sale Training

Joe Verde

Skills

  • Dealership operations
  • Leadership and team building
  • Training and development
  • Sales forecasting
  • Excellent negotiating tactics
  • Goal-oriented
  • Customer relationships
  • Ability to exceed sales forecast
  • Sales tracking
  • Profit and revenue-generating strategies
  • Energetic
  • Lead generation
  • Sales operations
  • Established track record of exceptional sales results
  • Skilled proven experience in fixed operations

Affiliations

  • 2023 President's award Ford motor company
  • 2023 set unit count and gross profit record
  • 2022 set unit count and gross profit record
  • 2021 ranked 3rd in gross profit out of 258 stores for Lithia Inc.

Timeline

General Manager

Foundation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
05.2025 - Current

General Sales Manager

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bryan
08.2024 - 05.2025

General Sales Manager

Castle Rock Ford

General Manager

Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac

General Sales Manager

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Corpus Christi

General Sales Manager

Findlay Chevrolet

Finance Manager/Sales

Michael Chevrolet

Finance S1

US Army
09

MLRS

US Army Fort Sill

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration-Financial

Fresno State University

Finance - Finance Training

JM&A

Sale Training

Joe Verde