Joshua Laughlin
Dunbar,WV
Summary
Am currently the used car manager at Yes Chevrolet in hurricane, But am currently looking to further move forward in life. Am hard working very personable am also dependable
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Manager
Yes Chevrolet
05.2022 - Current
- Regularly reviewed competitors'' offerings, ensuring dealership remained ahead of industry trends and maintained a strong market position.
- Managed inventory effectively to ensure optimal turnover rates and proper mix of vehicle types.
- Enhanced online presence through targeted digital marketing efforts, driving website traffic and generating leads.
- Conducted regular staff meetings and training sessions to maintain team productivity and morale.
- Optimized pricing strategies based on market trends, maximizing profit margins while remaining competitive in the industry.
- Collaborated with service department to ensure thorough inspections and repairs on vehicles prior to sale.
- Implemented efficient processes for used car appraisals, streamlining operations and improving turnaround times.
- Negotiated favorable purchase terms with suppliers, reducing acquisition costs for the dealership.
- Oversaw a team of sales professionals, providing coaching and guidance to enhance performance and achieve sales targets.
- Assisted with vehicle appraisals and location of desired vehicles for purchase.
- Managed used vehicle wholesales and auction acquisitions and monitored and adjusted inventory to optimize customer options.
- Hired, trained and monitored performance of salespeople to establish sales quotas and manage sales goals.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 549
06.1998 - 05.2020
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Maximized material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and cutting steel components with precision tools.
- Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.
- Inserted sealing strips, wiring and insulating material, as called for in blueprints.
Education
Journeyman - Ironwork
Ironworker Apprentice
Wheeling, WV06.2002
High School Diploma -
East Fairmont High School
Fairmont, WV06.1997
Skills
- Customer Service
- Sales Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Employee Training
- Purchasing
- Employee performance evaluation
- Pricing strategy
- Negotiation
- Marketing knowledge
- Sales Team Development
- Business Forecasting
- Appraisals
- Used car market knowledge
- Vehicle appraisal
- Client loyalty and satisfaction
- Auto inventory management
- Customer Relationship Building
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting and Achievement
- Document Management
Timeline
Used Car Manager
Yes Chevrolet
05.2022 - Current
Ironworker
Ironworkers Local 549
06.1998 - 05.2020
Journeyman - Ironwork
Ironworker Apprentice
High School Diploma -
East Fairmont High School