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Certification
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Kenny Adams

Norman,OK

Summary

Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Street Cars Direct
04.1987 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

High School Diploma -

Norman High School
Norman, OK
05.1977

Skills

  • Labor Relations
  • KPI Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Financial Management
  • Small business operations
  • Staff Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relations
  • Sales management
  • Negotiation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Marketing
  • Sales Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Speaking
  • Entrepreneurial personality
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

    1987-2024 Started, owned and operated an Automobile Wholesale business, Street Cars Direct.

    For 37 years I successfully bought and sold automobiles providing inventory for retail dealers across the southwest United States.


    1997-General contracted new 2300sq.ft. personal home


    2004-2006- Point lead for my Church for design/construct new 36000sq.ft. Church building


    2009- General contracted new 5300 sq.ft. personal home


    2019-General contracted complete remodel of 3000sq.ft. personal home


    2023-General contracted complete remodel of 1750sq.ft. personal home


    Member of a competitive Masters Rowing team since 2012. Frequent medalist!


    Served multiple terms as an Elder/board member at my Church, New Life Bible Church.


    Elected President of the Norman Business Association-2023. Second oldest business advocacy group in Norman, OK.


Certification

  • Licensed Used motor vehicle dealer - 1987-Present

Affiliations

  • Current President - Norman Business Association
  • New Life Bible Church-Norman, OK.

Hobbies

Enjoy rowing competitively, sculling and sweep.

Enjoy playing golf and the social opportunities it brings.

Timeline

Owner

Street Cars Direct
04.1987 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

University of Oklahoma

High School Diploma -

Norman High School
Kenny Adams