EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Languages
Timeline

MATTHEW CRUZ

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ERO)
Kenosha,WI
1
Language
17
years of professional experience

Automotive sales and operations leader with proven experience managing high-performing dealership teams and driving revenue, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Strong background in dealership sales, subprime automotive retail, team development, KPI management, and customer experience. Consistently delivered top-performing results through hands-on leadership, sales coaching, accountability, and process improvement. Experienced in working with lenders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maximize profitability, improve conversion, and achieve dealership goals.

Work History

Deportation Officer Trainee (GL-5)

4 Months
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ERO) | 12.2025 - 04.2026
  • Navigated complex challenges in a high-accountability federal law enforcement environment, upholding standards of integrity and professionalism.
  • Maintained compliance with federal policies while safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Logistics Agent

1 Year 9 Months
Mercury Auto Transport | 03.2024 - 12.2025
  • Facilitated nationwide vehicle transportation from dispatch to final delivery.
  • Assisted in negotiating carrier pricing while prioritizing service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with carriers, brokers, and customers to address transportation challenges effectively.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and problem-solving.

Sales Representative

8 Months
Gerald Jones Ford | 07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Exceeded sales objectives through consultative selling and exceptional customer service.
  • Built long-term customer relationships resulting in repeat and referral business.

Store Manager

3 Years 9 Months
US Auto Sales | 07.2019 - 04.2023
  • Directed daily operations, staffing, inventory, sales performance, and profitability.
  • Recruited, trained, coached, and developed high-performing sales professionals.
  • Consistently led one of the company's top-performing locations, regularly ranking among the Top 3 of 34 stores.
  • Managed KPIs, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while driving revenue growth.

General Manager

1 Year 4 Months
Auto Gallery Inc. | 03.2018 - 07.2019
  • Led business development, sales strategy, and day-to-day operations.
  • Improved team performance through coaching and operational discipline.

Fresh Assistant Manager

5 Months
Walmart | 10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Directed multiple departments while overseeing a team of more than 50 associates.
  • Managed staffing, inventory control, merchandising, and customer satisfaction efforts.

Store Manager / Market Manager

8 Years 4 Months
Foot Locker Inc. | 06.2009 - 10.2017
  • Led store and multi-store operations, recruiting, coaching, and performance management.
  • Managed P&L responsibilities while driving sales growth and operational excellence.
  • Developed future leaders through continuous coaching and talent development.

Education

High School Diploma

Inter American University of Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico

Criminal Justice and Investigation

Skills

Operations Management
Transportation Logistics
Dispatch
Team Leadership
Branch Management
Sales Leadership
Customer Success
Account Management
Negotiation
Process Improvement
Federal Compliance
Recruiting & Coaching
KPI Management
Microsoft Office
CRM Systems

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • CRM Systems
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Deportation Officer Trainee (GL-5)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ERO)
12.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Logistics Agent

Mercury Auto Transport
03.2024 - 12.2025Read More

Sales Representative

Gerald Jones Ford
07.2023 - 03.2024Read More

Store Manager

US Auto Sales
07.2019 - 04.2023Read More

General Manager

Auto Gallery Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2019Read More

Fresh Assistant Manager

Walmart
10.2017 - 03.2018Read More

Store Manager / Market Manager

Foot Locker Inc.
06.2009 - 10.2017Read More

Inter American University of Puerto Rico

High School Diploma
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MATTHEW CRUZ