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Michael Preniczny

Osceola,IN

Summary

. Successful Operations Director successful at creating and updating policies, developing strategic plans and leading daily business activities. Proven skills in business development, resource utilization and project management. Ready to bring excellent communication, leadership, and planning abilities developed over many years of experience to a challenging new role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Service

S&H Auto Group
Elkhart & Osceola
10.2023 - Current
  • Doubled sales within first year
  • Implemented minimum stocking levels
  • Improved Google Rating with new Process and Execution
  • Generated new revenue with additional commercial sales
  • Process Inventory & Asset Control policies
  • Implemented Core Store Sales Process
  • Developed KPI tracking and improvement process
  • Trained & Developed staffing
  • Restructured service floor to increase Sales
  • Implemented Metric driven sales goals

Multi Store General Manager

Zolman Tire
10.2020 - 10.2023
  • Improved sales by 52%
  • Increased Profit Margin
  • Improved Customer Retention Rating
  • Generated new commercial sales accounts
  • Inventory & Asset Control
  • Implemented Store Sales Process
  • Trained & Developed staffing
  • Reduced Turnover

Market Director South Bend & Fort Wayne Airport’s

Hertz Car Rental
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Developed Relationships with FBO’s generating 500K Revenue
  • Forecasting Fleet & Revenue month/quarter/year
  • Full P&L responsibility
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Increased market share by 600k over 2 years

City Manager Northern Indiana

Hertz Car Rental
03.2014 - 06.2017
  • Oversaw multiple locations
  • Pushed stores to efficiently & effectively improve KPI’s
  • Grew area Revenue over 65%
  • Set new records for: Customer Service Levels, Sales, Production Output

Location Manager South Bend Airport

Hertz Car Rental
South Bend Airport
08.2013 - 03.2014
  • Turned store into profitable business within 6 months
  • Increased production & revenue Year over Year
  • Improved Market Share
  • Year over Year Revenue improvement 10% totaling $250,000
  • Rated highest in Store Moral in past 10 years

Branch Manager

Hertz Car Rental
Fort Wayne, IN
03.2012 - 05.2013
  • Improved profit overall from prior year
  • Reduced expenses compared to prior year
  • Implemented effective training techniques to develop staff
  • Gained $50,000 in business accounts
  • Maintained multiple agencies

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Car Rental
Mishawaka, IN
04.2007 - 03.2012
  • Gained and maintained high revenue accounts
  • Kept track of office expenses
  • Grew business by doing sales calls and building rapport with potential customers
  • Determined cost cutting measures
  • Maintained staff and payroll expenses
  • Managed multiple locations

Manager Associate & Manager Trainee

Hertz Car Rental
09.2005 - 04.2007
  • Gained new accounts and did follow-up calls with established accounts while maintaining strong relationships
  • Took on more administrative duties such as daily reports, maintaining fleet, and working with accounts
  • Worked daily reports and other various daily tasks
  • Helped design daily plan
  • Stayed focused on fleet cost and deprecation in order to generate profit by decreasing expenses
  • Responsible for customer service & sales
  • Managed accounts already established with Hertz
  • Sought out opportunities for Business growth

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.2005

Skills

  • Operational Efficiency Management
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Operations Management
  • Sales Performance Optimization
  • Classroom and Virtual Training Skills
  • Inventory Management
  • Data-Driven Forecasting
  • Logistics Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Fleet Management
  • Productivity monitoring
  • Revenue Enhancement

References

  • Gary Bruggeman, Owner, Bruggeman Consulting Group, 832-773-4759, gbrugge13@gmail.com
  • Jim Morris, General Manager, Superior Mobility Van, 574-855-0922, jmorris@superiorvan.com

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Service

S&H Auto Group
10.2023 - Current

Multi Store General Manager

Zolman Tire
10.2020 - 10.2023

Market Director South Bend & Fort Wayne Airport’s

Hertz Car Rental
06.2017 - 10.2020

City Manager Northern Indiana

Hertz Car Rental
03.2014 - 06.2017

Location Manager South Bend Airport

Hertz Car Rental
08.2013 - 03.2014

Branch Manager

Hertz Car Rental
03.2012 - 05.2013

Assistant Branch Manager

Hertz Car Rental
04.2007 - 03.2012

Manager Associate & Manager Trainee

Hertz Car Rental
09.2005 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Ball State University
Michael Preniczny