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Jay Carley

Colo Sprs,CO

Summary

Data-driven Automotive Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience spearheading vehicle acquisition, asset lifecycle management, and remarketing strategies. Expert in digital auction procurement, predictive market pricing strategies, and cross-functional reconditioning workflows designed to minimize days-supply and depreciation risk. Adept at leveraging modern dealer technologies and data analytics to scale operations, safeguard gross profit margins, and ensure seamless regulatory compliance across all title, transportation, and inventory lifecycles.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-Owned Sales Operations Manager

Woodmen Nissan
Colo Sprs , CO
11.2024 - Current
  • Secured financing options for client deals from banks for sub-prime credit customers.
  • Worked with management on pricing strategy using market trends and competitor review.
  • Reviewed vehicle deals for pricing accuracy, paperwork, and compliance requirements.
  • Supported sales staff with deal structuring, closing assistance, and coaching.
  • Monitored daily sales metrics and lead response times to identify areas for improvement.
  • Implemented accountability processes to enhance follow-up and appointment set rates.
  • Trained new sales consultants on product knowledge, CRM use, and sales process.

Kozey Start Up Company/AI Driven

Self-employeed
Surprise, Arizona
11.2023 - Current

• Utilized AI image generation to enhance design concepts and streamline creative processes.

• Connected Photoshop workflows with production needs.

• Operated custom tumbler business with lean, tech-based workflow from home studio.

• Performed laser engraving for production and manufacturing tasks.

• Organized and prepared materials to fulfill custom orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery from home studio.

• Completed product customization for client requests.

• Maintained precise inventory records for supplies and finished goods, guaranteeing product availability.

  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Pre-Owned Inventory Director

Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria
Peoria, AZ
02.2013 - 10.2023
  • Used data-driven methods to support inventory acquisition through digital auctions, trade-ins, and direct vehicle purchases to keep pre-owned inventory balanced and fast-moving.
  • Reviewed market trends, historical data, and real-time analytics to set competitive retail pricing that protected gross profit margins and kept days-supply low.
  • Tracked vehicle aging throughout lifecycle and guided wholesale or remarketing actions for older units, minimizing financial risk and depreciation.
  • Managed reconditioning flow with service department leads, balancing quick time-to-market and cost-per-unit limits.
  • Completed physical inventory audits and financial variance reconciliations to keep vehicle records aligned with general ledger accounts.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and maintained relationships with transport companies and digital marketing platforms, enhancing transport timing and online inventory visibility.
  • Followed state transportation rules, title transfer laws, federal odometer disclosure requirements, and local dealership compliance standards for all inventory transactions.

Inventory Control Manager

ABC Nissan
Mesa, AZ
06.2009 - 02.2013
  • Coordinated with lot attendants to maintain organization and address inventory gaps.
  • Oversaw used and new car inventory tracking to maintain accurate vehicle records and lot organization.
  • Tracked used and new car inventory for accurate vehicle location and status records.
  • Improved used and new car inventory tracking for accurate vehicle control and organization.
  • Managed dealership inventory records for ABC Nissan using dealer management systems.
  • Coordinated transfers, trade-ins, and dealer swaps to streamline ABC Nissan inventory operations.
  • Maintained compliance with dealership procedures and inventory control standards.
  • Managed staff responsible for maintaining accurate records of incoming shipments and outgoing deliveries.
  • Led lot attendant team to maintain organized inventory and resolve gaps effectively.
  • Maintained organized lot operations through lot attendant leadership and gap resolution in inventory.
  • Conducted inventory accuracy checks to ensure precise record-keeping.
  • Performed regular audits to check inventory record accuracy and procedure compliance.
  • Led regular audits to confirm inventory record accuracy and procedure compliance.
  • Strengthened inventory record accuracy through regular audits and procedure checks.
  • Optimized processes to enhance operational efficiency in inventory management.
  • Assisted with vehicle inspections to maintain quality standards and safety compliance.
  • Directed vehicle inspections to support quality standards and safety compliance.
  • Supported quality and safety compliance through routine vehicle inspections.
  • Process optimization and technology.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ
01-2010

Skills

  • Deal structuring
  • Inventory analytics
  • Pricing strategy
  • Vehicle remarketing
  • Deal regulatory compliance
  • Inventory control
  • Dealer management systems
  • Financial reconciliation
  • CRM reporting
  • Operational management
  • Sales management
  • Sales training
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Pre-Owned Sales Operations Manager

Woodmen Nissan
11.2024 - Current

Kozey Start Up Company/AI Driven

Self-employeed
11.2023 - Current

Pre-Owned Inventory Director

Larry H. Miller Hyundai Peoria
02.2013 - 10.2023

Inventory Control Manager

ABC Nissan
06.2009 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School
Jay Carley