RYAN KENNY
Saginaw
Summary
Operations-focused retail and automotive leader with 8+ years of experience driving multi-department performance, process consistency, team development, and revenue growth. Proven ability to manage KPIs, control costs, improve operational execution, and scale best practices across locations. Strong communicator with a data-driven, hands-on leadership style valued by executives and frontline teams alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Belle Tire
Saginaw, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Owned full P&L; responsibility including revenue, margins, labor, and controllable expenses
- Led daily operations across sales, service, inventory, staffing, and safety compliance
- Implemented standardized sales and service processes to improve conversion and consistency
- Reviewed KPIs daily to drive accountability and corrective action at the team level
- Optimized scheduling, bay utilization, and workflow to increase throughput and efficiency
- Developed frontline leaders through coaching, feedback, and performance management
- Resolved escalations while protecting brand standards and customer loyalty
- Maintained audit-ready compliance with safety, policy, and operational standards
Digital Retail Manager
Garber Automotive Group
Saginaw, MI
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Built and scaled a digital retail operation supporting multiple OEM brands
- Managed and coached a centralized team handling 500+ inbound leads monthly
- Established lead response standards, tracking, and conversion accountability
- Analyzed performance trends to refine process, staffing, and sales strategy
- Partnered cross-functionally with sales managers to align digital and in-store execution
Sales Professional
Garber Automotive Group
Saginaw, MI
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Consistently exceeded sales targets through disciplined follow-up and relationship management
- Recognized as a top performer, earning promotion into management
- Built a repeat and referral-based book of business across multiple brands
Sales Professional
Burt Watson Chevrolet
Freeland, MI
03.2016 - 03.2021
- General Motors Certified in New and Pre-Owned vehicle sales
- Developed foundational skills in negotiation, customer experience, and pipeline management
Foreman / Supervisor
HBC Contracting
Lansing, MI
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Supervised regulated, safety-critical job sites with zero-tolerance compliance standards
- Led crews, scheduling, and safety coordination with OSHA, MIOSHA, and EPA
Education
High School Diploma -
USA High School
Sebewaing, MISkills
District Operations
Multi-Unit Scalability
KPI Management
Labor & Cost Control
Process Standardization
Sales & Service Execution
Team Development
Customer Experience
CRM & Dealer Systems
Data Analysis
Timeline
Store Manager
Belle Tire
05.2025 - Current
Digital Retail Manager
Garber Automotive Group
01.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Professional
Garber Automotive Group
02.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Professional
Burt Watson Chevrolet
03.2016 - 03.2021
Foreman / Supervisor
HBC Contracting
08.2011 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
USA High School