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Mike Evans

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Summary

Results-oriented professional with over 25 years in the used car industry, skilled in vehicle acquisition and reconditioning oversight. Strong track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and maximizing profits through strategic inventory management and market analysis.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Used Car Director

Napleton Auto Group
Rosemont, IL
03.2008 - Current

Directed used car retail and wholesale activities, ensuring alignment with 25 manufacturers and effective management of 24 rooftops.

developed an internal group trade program for 60 day units

Buyer for all stores from Ultra highline to under $10k units

Rep for all cars at the auction

  • Oversaw used car inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and product quality.
  • Analyzed market trends and adjusted inventory accordingly, maximizing profit potential and minimizing aged inventory risks.

Used Car Director

Liberty Auto City
Libertyville, IL
07.2001 - 02.2009

Managed comprehensive retail and wholesale responsibilities for multiple franchise single point store

largest dealer consigner at Manheim Milwaukee five consecutive years

responsible for all appraisals and purchases

  • Led used car sales strategy, enhancing inventory turnover and customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized trade-in evaluation procedures to maximize value for both dealership and customers, improving customer retention rates.
  • Oversaw used vehicle reconditioning to quickly prepare for sales and safeguard stock quality.

General Sales Manager

Schaumburg Dodge
Schaumburg, IL
05.1998 - 06.2001
  • Directed sales strategy to maximize revenue and market share for new and pre-owned vehicles.
  • Mentored and trained sales team on product knowledge, customer engagement, and closing techniques.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for growth and competitive advantage in automotive sales.
  • Implemented performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Flight

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Managing operations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Operations management
  • Employee performance assessment
  • Auto inventory monitoring
  • Vehicle appraisal
  • Inventory databases
  • Profit maximization
  • Used car market expertise
  • Vehicle acquisition
  • Reconditioning oversight
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Corporate Used Car Director

Napleton Auto Group
03.2008 - Current

Used Car Director

Liberty Auto City
07.2001 - 02.2009

General Sales Manager

Schaumburg Dodge
05.1998 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Flight

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale