Noah Thomas
Lorton,VA
Summary
Dynamic Used Car Inventory Manager with proven expertise at Ourisman Automotive, excelling in inventory optimization and market-based pricing strategies. Adept at enhancing lot presentation and sales velocity through effective merchandising and vehicle staging. Strong analytical skills combined with a commitment to customer satisfaction drive successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Used Car Inventory Operations
Lindsay Automotive Group
Manassas, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Manage physical used-car lot organization to maximize visibility and customer accessibility.
- Inspect incoming trade-ins and auction vehicles, documenting condition, damage, and equipment.
- Coordinate vehicle movement to service, detail, photography, and outside vendors as needed.
- Perform lot-ready preparation including fuel checks, battery condition, tire pressure, and startup verification.
- Install window stickers, buyer’s guides, temporary plates, and ensure all units are clean and presentable.
- Assist sales staff with rapid vehicle location, test-drive preparation, and maintaining an organized customer-friendly lot.
Used Car Inventory Manager
Ourisman Automotive
Woodbridge, VA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily used-vehicle inventory operations including acquisitions, appraisals, pricing, merchandising, and lot organization.
- Evaluated trade-ins and auction purchases using market data to ensure profitable inventory mix and accurate pricing.
- Coordinated reconditioning workflow with service, detailing, and photography teams to keep vehicles frontline-ready on schedule.
- Maintained accurate titles, compliance documentation, and vehicle status updates within dealer management systems (DMS).
- Monitored market trends and adjusted pricing strategies to support sales velocity and gross profit.
- Improved lot presentation and online listings by ensuring vehicles were clean, photographed, and properly marketed.
Used Car Inventory Porter
Ourisman Automotive
Woodbridge
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Transported vehicles throughout dealership operations including service, detail, photography, and frontline display.
- Maintained lot organization, cleanliness, and customer-ready presentation standards.
- Performed basic vehicle checks (fuel, tire pressure, battery condition, startup verification).
- Prepared vehicles for sale by installing buyer’s guides, window stickers, and ensuring proper presentation.
- Supported sales staff by pulling vehicles for test drives, staging inventory, and assisting with deliveries.
- Reported vehicle damage, mechanical concerns, or discrepancies promptly to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
South County High School
LortonSkills
- Trade-In & Auction Vehicle Evaluation
- Market-Based Pricing & Inventory Mix Optimization
- Inventory Turn Rate & Sales Velocity Awareness
Used-Vehicle Inventory Management
Luxury Vehicle Presentation Standards
Lot Organization & Merchandising Strategy
Inventory Flow & Vehicle Staging
Sales Operations Support
- Vehicle Acquisition Coordination
- Competitive Market Trend Monitoring
- Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
- Title & Compliance Documentation
- Vehicle Status Tracking & Updates
- Inventory Accuracy & Record Maintenance
- Damage & Mechanical Issue Reporting
Timeline
Used Car Inventory Operations
Lindsay Automotive Group
06.2025 - Current
Used Car Inventory Manager
Ourisman Automotive
08.2024 - 05.2025
Used Car Inventory Porter
Ourisman Automotive
12.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
South County High School