Keith Powell
Fairmont,WV
Summary
A strategic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in scaling dealership operations, driving sales growth, and fostering high-performing teams. A graduate of the esteemed NADA Dealer Academy, with a solid mastery of dealership operations, marketing strategies, and customer relationship management. Proven success in exceeding sales targets and making significant impacts in both local and national automotive markets. Recognized for leadership roles within industry associations and achieving benchmarks of national performance excellence. Honored as Philanthropist of the Year, celebrating dedication to community involvement and contributions beyond the automotive sector.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dealer/Operator
Yes Ford
05.2025 - 10.2024
- High-Performing Sales: Nationally recognized as a top 10 performer in Ford EcoSport sales.
- Service Innovation: Successfully implemented Mobile Service solutions to expand service accessibility and convenience for customers, generating additional revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Strategic Growth: Achieved consistent year-over-year growth through the implementation of forward-thinking marketing and operational strategies.
Dealer/Executive Manager
Yes Chevrolet
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Monitored and evaluated team performance, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement to drive operational excellence. Trained, coached, and mentored staff, ensuring seamless adoption of new processes. Developed and implemented impactful policies aligned with organizational objectives. Collaborated on aligning business plan with General Motors to achieve strategic success. Delivered innovative business solutions by designing systems and procedures to enhance quality and operational efficiency. Recognized Nationally as a Top 10 Performer in Chevrolet Trax sales. Successfully spearheaded the implementation of Mobile Service to the market, improving service accessibility and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- High-Performing Sales: Nationally recognized as a top 10 performer in Ford EcoSport sales.
- Service Innovation: Successfully implemented Mobile Service solutions to expand service accessibility and convenience for customers, generating additional revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Strategic Growth: Achieved consistent year-over-year growth through the implementation of forward-thinking marketing and operational strategies.
General Manager
Todd Judy Ford
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new processes.
- Developed and rolled out new policies.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of operations.
- Provided staff members with the support and training to achieve customer satisfaction.
General Manager
Astro @ Exit 132 Buick-GMC
06.2003 - 03.2017
- Retail Growth: Elevated dealership sales from 20 vehicles per month to a peak of 106 vehicles in a single month, showcasing significant growth and improved market performance.
- Operational Efficiency: Enhanced the dealership's operational efficiency by leading staff development efforts and crafting comprehensive business planning initiatives.
- Strategic Business Alignment: Developed forward-looking business plans that aligned strategic decisions with long-term organizational goals.
- Hands-On Leadership: Ensured project quality through active, hands-on management practices.
- Training Programs: Spearheaded the implementation of training initiatives to optimize performance across all levels of personnel.
- BDC Creation: Established and staffed the Business Development Center (BDC) to drive business growth and streamline customer engagement processes.
- Marketing Expertise: Designed and executed targeted marketing strategies and advertising campaigns to effectively promote the dealership and brand to the public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVAuctioneer -
World Wide College of Auctioneering
Mason City, IADealer -
NADA Dealer Academy
Tysons, VASkills
- Operations management
- Business development
- Customer satisfaction
- Budgeting
- Organized
- Effective Leader
- Goal Attainment
- Staff training/Development
Timeline
Dealer/Operator
Yes Ford
05.2025 - 10.2024
Dealer/Executive Manager
Yes Chevrolet
02.2019 - 10.2024
General Manager
Todd Judy Ford
01.2018 - 10.2018
General Manager
Astro @ Exit 132 Buick-GMC
06.2003 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
West Virginia University
Auctioneer -
World Wide College of Auctioneering
Dealer -
NADA Dealer Academy
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