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Hi, I’m
Steven Kern
Parker,CO
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less.
C.S. Lewis
Summary
Dedicated automotive professional with a history of exceeding company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Proven winner with the desire to be the best.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Courtesy CJDR Tampa
General Manager
02.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- - Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- - Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- - Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- - Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
AutoNation
General Manager
08.2005 - 11.2023
Job overview
- - Highly successful leader over nine different stores, and four brands. Strong team building, and process management skills. Recruiting, training and retaining top talent in all positions. Responsible for advancing twelve associates to GM level or higher.
- - Responsible for building and maintaining customer focused culture. All stores are typically associated with lowest turnover, highest customer experience and reputation scores, and most profitable stores compared to peers.
- - Experienced leader with reporting and report creation. Strong skill with Excel. Strategic analyst for sales and inventory opportunity. Maximizing OEM information and direction to align and dominate consistently.
- - Award winning results at all stores including, Overall Excellence for AutoNation, multiple President Awards, Brand Segment Awards, Finance Awards. Recognized as one of ten top GM's in AutoNation. Reputation for turning poor performing stores to greatness!
Christopher's Dodge WorldGolden, CO
General Manager
08.1996 - 07.2005
Job overview
- - Went from making first sale to GM in nine years. Extensive knowledge of all variable operations. Helped transition the store to Ecommerce sales. Top producer in sales. Finance Director for 18 months, Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, GSM, GM partner.
- - Responsible for ordering over 300 units monthly. Aligned inventory with OEM and leasing programs to maximize sales and profitability. Went from 5th place for brand in Denver market to 2nd in the nation in New Car sales. Top Used Car sales with high percentage of trade to retail.
Education
Regis UniversityDenver, CO
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
JFKDenver
High School Diploma
06.1980
Skills
- Skilled Leadership and team building
- Problem Resolution
- Operations Management
- Team Player
- Strategic and forward thinking
- Driven to continuous never ending improvement
- Focused
- Inventory Control
- Process Improvements
- Expense Control
- Skilled negotiator
Timeline
General Manager
Courtesy CJDR Tampa
02.2024 - 06.2024
General Manager
AutoNation
08.2005 - 11.2023
General Manager
Christopher's Dodge World
08.1996 - 07.2005
Regis University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
JFK
High School Diploma
Accomplishments
Helped developed Autolytx. A web based program that used detailed OEM information on product descriptions to maximize sales by eliminating slow moving, poorly configured inventory, and only ordering correctly configured inventory that sold quickly, and aligned with OEM programs.
Maintained highest Ecomm, phone and Overall closing percentages with process improvements designed to enhance customer experience and focusing on consideration of time. Consistently top 5 in AutoNation in all categories.
Consistently one of the lowest turn-over ratings in AutoNation. Recruiting and retaining top talent and aligning talent with position. Focusing associate development, measurable feedback, and positive work environment that produced above average profit and paychecks.
Interests
Reading
Skiing
Church
Family
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureSoftware
Excel
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