Dedicated Ford Dealership professional/leader with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled and thrive in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance our brand at Jim Fugate Ford. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining business and personal relationships including being very proud to receive the 2023 Presidents award, as well as 2015 and 2016. As well as achieving a 232% sales effectiveness rating.
*1993-1999- Ford certified sales person. Top salesperson in dealership from 1994-1999.
*1999- Promoted to Ford Sales manager.
*2004 Transitioned into GM position, although Including Used vehicle and new vehicle manager duties, also became 5% partner.
*2009 Joined Nada Dealer 20 group, as 'Dealer' representative. Which helped with ideas to reduce costs and increase profitability with thorough analysis and strategic financial planning.
*2017-Present- 25% Ownership and Continued to GM our current team (with absentee, although supportive, ownership) of our 65 plus employees with an everyday, always on culture of positivity and ultimately successful atmosphere.
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