ROBERT DELAROUGE
Summary
Accomplished Military Leader experienced in directing operations, administering human resource programs, and conducting training. Led teams through challenging environments, receiving multiple commendations for service and performance. Committed to fostering professional growth and achieving organizational objectives through effective supervision and motivation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Manager
Blue Compass RV
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Led sales team to exceed quarterly targets through strategic planning and effective resource allocation.
- Fostered relationships with key clients, resulting in enhanced satisfaction and loyalty.
- Streamlined sales operations by integrating CRM systems, enhancing customer engagement tracking.
- Developed and implemented training programs that improved staff performance and increased product knowledge.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities, driving strategic decision-making processes.
Finance Director
AutoNation Ford Jacksonville
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Secured competitive financing rates, facilitating dealership financing for customers.
- Secure competitive financing and leasing deals for clients while adhering to corporate and governmental regulations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by explaining extended warranty options and aftermarket products, enhancing clients' automotive investments and contributing to dealership profitability.
- Maintain current knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations affecting dealership operations, particularly regarding sales and finance departments.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with insurance vendors and lending institutions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with insurance vendors and lending institutions, ensuring a reliable network for financing options.
Finance Director
Sheehy Auto Stores
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Secured competitive financing rates for customers, facilitating dealership financing processes.
- Secure competitive financing and leasing deals for clients while adhering to corporate and governmental regulations.
- Provided exceptional customer service while explaining extended warranty options and aftermarket products that enhance automotive investments and drive dealership profitability.
- Maintain current knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations affecting dealership operations, particularly regarding sales and finance departments.
- Foster and maintain positive relationships with insurance vendors and lending institutions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with insurance vendors and lending institutions to support financing initiatives.
Sales Consultant
Brown’s Automotive Group
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Cultivated rapport and maintained key client relationships, achieving consistent sales of new and used automobiles while meeting personal sales goals.
- Maximized sales through regular connections with established clients and relationships with prospective customers, promoting new products and staying informed of sales incentives.
- Utilized client-centric approach to assess needs and demonstrate product features and benefits, ensuring optimal experience for each client from initial meeting through delivery.
- Consistently monitor inventory levels and in-stock products. Remain abreast of cutting-edge and emerging industry trends.
- Maintained certification through manufacturer and obtained an Elite Master certification.
Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)
CACI - The Wexford Group International
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Coordinated administrative and logistical support for over 50 deployed personnel at the Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) with the Joint Expeditionary Team (JET) during multiple deployments.
- Traveled to various stateside and overseas locations to deliver counter-IED training for coalition forces.
- Oversaw management of deployment gear valued at over 1.5 million dollars.
- Worked various classified programs in support of both Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom
Career Advisor
UNITES STATES ARMY HUMAN RESOURCE COMMAND (HRC)
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Delivered career counseling for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), (19D) Cavalry Scout, impacting over nine thousand personnel in their career development.
- Oversaw testing, evaluation, and selection processes for Soldiers in Drill Sergeant, Army Recruiter, Inspector General Advisor, Equal Opportunity Advisor, and Reserve Officer Training Corps Instructor programs, ensuring alignment with military standards.
- Delivered technical support for personnel administration tasks.
- Coordinated personnel activities including classification, assignment, personal affairs, reenlistment, and promotion, streamlining personnel systems management.
- Prepared and maintained various military personnel records and reports.
Cavalry Scout Platoon Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMY 3RD ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT
02.2000 - 05.2004
- Supervised and evaluated performance of over forty soldiers, ensuring operational readiness and effective team dynamics.
- Managed the welfare, discipline, and readiness of over forty soldiers.
- Tracked unit movement, training, and deployments to maintain situational awareness and support mission objectives.
- Managed the accountability and maintenance of the platoon equipment valued over eight million dollars.
- Prepared and submitted required reports and other documents.
- Coordinated a variety of administrative activities.
Operations Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
U.S. Army
- Delegated, supervised, monitored, and evaluated performance of military personnel supporting Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) operations to ensure mission readiness.
- Planning, coordinating, and managing all JIEDDO operations efforts supporting the integration of IED defeat solutions and initiatives within the Department of Defense in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, National Ground Intelligence Center, Defense Intelligence Agency, Central Command, Northern Command, Southern Command, European Command, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Ensuring the correct IED Defeat Joint Common Operational Picture is provided to senior leaders on a daily basis.
- Developing and presenting accurate and concise briefings to General Officers and Senior Executive-Service personnel.
- Analyzing and evaluating emerging events relating to counter IED threats.
- Analyzing and evaluating intelligence information.
- Developing and conducting training programs.
- Managed quarterly operations budget of $500,000, maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints without cost overruns.
- Maintained 100% accountability of installation and organizational property for operations division and Iraq and Afghanistan field teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
ColoradoSkills
- Sales strategy
- Sales strategies
- Market Analysis
- Customer Relationship Management
- Program management
- Financial analysis
- CDK and Dealertrack
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, to include: Word, Excel, Power Point, Exchange, and various other applications
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Selected to lead special training and equipping of soldiers deploying to dangerous Counter-IED missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Developed a ground-breaking $3 million C-IED training video in close coordination with Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms and the Army National Training Center.
AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS
Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (6), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (11), Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal (2), Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 Bronze Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Bronze Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Valorous Unit Award (2), Order of the Saint Maurice, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Medallion, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, Family Readiness Support Group Leader, Association of the United States Army, The National Infantry Association
EXPERIENCE
01-1990
Timeline
Sales Manager
Blue Compass RV
01.2025 - 03.2026
Finance Director
AutoNation Ford Jacksonville
08.2020 - 12.2022
Finance Director
Sheehy Auto Stores
02.2015 - 08.2020
Sales Consultant
Brown’s Automotive Group
10.2012 - 02.2015
Training Subject Matter Expert (SME)
CACI - The Wexford Group International
03.2010 - 06.2011
Career Advisor
UNITES STATES ARMY HUMAN RESOURCE COMMAND (HRC)
07.2004 - 07.2006
Cavalry Scout Platoon Sergeant
UNITED STATES ARMY 3RD ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT
02.2000 - 05.2004
Operations Non-commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
U.S. Army
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College