Jerry Bryan Lafferty

My duties included gathering and collecting information to solve funding issues. Processing trades between other dealers, stocking in and floor planning new and used vehicles, locating vehicles for customers, and performing any other task related to the business management of the dealership such as working with and training new sales people in the sales process. Served as the liaison between Ford Motor Company and the dealership, wrote the transitional plan and analytical documents permitting the company to downsize from two locations to one. Served as the Chief Compliance Officer and wrote all documents using Federal Government Guidelines for company compliance in dealing with customers. Served on the Dealership Management Team with team members to build a successful dealership. Wrote policies, procedures, and evaluations for all departments. (Performed similar duties while serving as the Business Manager of Deskins Motor Company, Pikeville, KYFebruary 2010 September 2013, and Pop's Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Prestonsburg, KY November 2016 November 2018.

• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
• Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Optimized operational workflows, reducing overhead costs and maximizing resource allocation.
• Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
• Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
• Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
• Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
• Increased the client base by 45 percent.
• Moved to organization to meet state standards.
• Increased profitability in six monts from taking the position.

• Championed sustainability initiatives on-campus, reducing waste production while promoting environmental responsibility among students.
• Managed admissions efforts and drove marketing initiatives for new enrollment.
• Launched new academic programs in response to industry trends, preparing graduates for success in competitive job markets.
• Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
• Collaborated with faculty to create a cohesive academic curriculum, resulting in improved student outcomes.
• Spearheaded initiatives to improve diversity on-campus, creating an inclusive atmosphere where all students felt welcome and supported.
• Oversaw facilities management, ensuring that buildings were well-maintained and equipped to meet the needs of students and staff alike.
• Built two new buildings (Pikeville and Nashville)
• Oversaw student retention efforts and to maintain university goals and objectives.
• Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, ensuring the institution''s continued accreditation status.
• Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide students with networking opportunities and career resources.
• Developed and executed successful marketing campaigns to increase public awareness of the institution''s achievements and offerings.
• Led professional development workshops for faculty, promoting growth opportunities within their respective fields.
• Managed campus budget effectively, allocating resources strategically to optimize program offerings and facility upgrades.
• Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
• Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
• Led the administrative staff, which includes Student Services, Financial Aid, Career Placement, Library Staff, Community Resources, and work-study students in addition to leading the admissions representatives as they work to recruit and to enroll new students.
• Received training in Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Services, and scheduling,
• Chaired the Financial Aid/Student Services Committee for the Kentucky system and the Student Activity Committee for Tennessee.
• Responsible for all Human Resources issues and all student Issues

• Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
• Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
• Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Served as the Chair of the Language Arts Department, Chair of the Transformation Plan Team, School Improvement Plan, and Consolidated Plan Committees, and as the School-Wide Writing Coordinator.
• Wrote and aligned new curriculums to meet KERA Goals and Academic Expectations, and I served as the Professional Development Coordinator and conducted training sessions in writing on all levels.
• Sponsored the Student Council, National Honor Society, School Newspaper and Annual, Academic Team, Forensic Team, Co-Ed-Y, and Champions Against Drugs. My students won awards on the local and state level in writing, forensics, and future problem solving.
• Represented the faculty on the Site-Based Decision-Making Council - three terms, and I was elected unanimously by the faculty to represent the school on the Superintendent's Advisory Council.
• Served the county as a member of the budget committee, as a Cluster Leader who trained teachers in the development and assessment of writing portfolios, as a Supervising Teacher for the intern program, and as an editor of the Floyd County literary magazine, Mountain Magic, where I won the award for best layout and design.

Vice President: B & D Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercury-Ford and Secretary-Treasurer, Lafferty's Midway Motor Sales, Inc., Chrysler-Plymouth Dodge

At both dealerships, my responsibilities included recruiting, training, and retaining the sales force, preparing the monthly financial statements for Ford and Chrysler, preparing and receiving bids, managing the finance company, insurance company, public relations, marketing, and the accounting department. I won Ford Motor Company's Dealership Accounting Award and Sales Manager's Award every year we were in business.