Jim Rice
Laingsburg,MI
Summary
Results-driven professional with comprehensive experience leading and improving industry operations. Uniquely qualified to navigate rigors of latest standards, specifications and protocols for organizational and regulatory needs fulfillment. Lends complex roadmaps and calls-to-action to regularly achieve ambitious objectives. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant & Trainer
LTG/GP Strategies
08.2022 - Current
- Provided consultation and training support to Nissan Dealers Variable Operations process regarding the Certified Pre-Owned program in the MWR
- Consulting with various dealer personnel from Fixed to Variable Operations encouraging them to create better processes to build growth and mitigate losses in aged inventory.
- Worked with Sales and Finance management on building value in their products.
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Your Hearing Solution
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted business and capitalized on sales opportunities to maximize revenue.
- Administered air conduction, bone conduction and speech audiometry tests to patients.
General Sales Manager
Champion Chevrolet Inc
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople.
- Maintained department profitability while controlling expenses and promoting customer satisfaction.
- Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
Sales Manager
LaFontaine Automotive Group
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Created and maintained sales environment to support business objectives.
- Delivered sales presentations focused on offerings and unique advantages over competitors.
- Worked directly with Sales Staff and F&I management with offering customized quotes related to the purchase of automotive loans.
Finance Manager
Champion Chevrolet of Howell
03.2012 - 04.2015
- Submitted automotive finance applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Helped build and manage the dealer groups first BDC.
- Managed the advertising budget for Sub-Prime auto loans and helped dive traffic related to the Sub-Prime department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Onsted Highschool
Onsted MI05.1994
Skills
- Merchandising Knowledge
- Operational Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Staff Recruitment and Hiring
- Relationship Building
- Employee Training Oversight
- Team Building Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Client Relationships
- Analytical Thinking
- Client Engagement
- Client rapport
- Project Management
- Best Practices Implementation
- Subject Matter Expert
Certification
Hearing Aid Technician License State of Michigan
HAM Radio Technician License KF8CHC
Timeline
Consultant & Trainer
LTG/GP Strategies
08.2022 - Current
Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Your Hearing Solution
08.2020 - 08.2022
General Sales Manager
Champion Chevrolet Inc
10.2017 - 05.2020
Sales Manager
LaFontaine Automotive Group
04.2015 - 10.2017
Finance Manager
Champion Chevrolet of Howell
03.2012 - 04.2015
Hearing Aid Technician License State of Michigan
HAM Radio Technician License KF8CHC
High School Diploma -
Onsted Highschool
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