Taylor Blake Strong
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Seasoned professional of in executive management in the Automotive Industry for 20+ years. Known for high productivity and efficient company and dealership management. Uniquely expereinced unlike any idividual in the Automotive Industry. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and company leaderExcel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to drive organizational success from the top down. Strengths included negotiation, identifying core problems, and quickly finding solutions.ions.. Fourth generation member of the Strong Automotive family, a pioneer in the Utah automotive community since 1939.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Acquisition Specialist
Strong Capital Advisors LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Actively involved in the acquisition of a new car domestic franchise dealership for the Strong Auto Group Family as we look to expand our amount of new car franchise stores and our Salt Lake City footprint
- Designated as the approved Dealer for this particular brand and we are currently in negotiations with
Financial Management
Strong Auto Group
01.2004 - 01.2023
- Weekly balance sheet financial statement review with Dealer Principil Blake Strong and Audi/Porsche CFO
- Tasked by Blake Strong to oversee companies weekly Cash Position and all department spending
- Flooring Audit management in conjunction with Audi Financial Services representative
- Monthly financial statement review with Audi and Porsche CFO before submission to the factory
- Annually attended New Car Dealers of Utah meetings and, Utah Auto Dealers assosaction meetings, all NADA meetings, and Global Audi and Porsche product launches
Assistant to the Dealer/Owner
Strong Auto Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Interim General Manager
Audi SLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Audi General Sales Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
Used Car Department Manager/Company Wholesale and Auction Buyer
Strong Auto Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Audi Sales Department
Strong Auto Group
01.2009 - 01.2011
Audi Service Loaner Department Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2008 - 01.2009
Audi Parts Department Assistant Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Education
NADA Dealer Academy School -
NADA Dealer Academy School
Tysons Corner, VA01-2022
NCM dealer academy training -
NCM Dealer Academy
Kansas City, Missouri05-2018
bachelors degree - Business
University of Utah
06-2011
High school or equivalent -
East High School
05-2006
Skills
- Customer focus
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Relationship building
- Financial Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Change and growth management
- New business growth and development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Competitive drive
- Organizational agility
- Audi and Porsche Brand Ambassador
- Business acumen
- Working Capital Control
- Self motivation
Additional Information - 20 Group Attendance
2016-2022, Attended all Audi 20 Group meetings alongside Blake Strong and often times attended alone as the representative of the dealership for 7 years.
Professional Mentors
- Michael McDonald
- Stephen Wade
Languages
German
Professional
Timeline
Acquisition Specialist
Strong Capital Advisors LLC
01.2023 - Current
Assistant to the Dealer/Owner
Strong Auto Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Interim General Manager
Audi SLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Audi General Sales Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2015 - 01.2020
Used Car Department Manager/Company Wholesale and Auction Buyer
Strong Auto Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Audi Sales Department
Strong Auto Group
01.2009 - 01.2011
Audi Service Loaner Department Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2008 - 01.2009
Audi Parts Department Assistant Manager
Strong Auto Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Financial Management
Strong Auto Group
01.2004 - 01.2023
NADA Dealer Academy School -
NADA Dealer Academy School
NCM dealer academy training -
NCM Dealer Academy
bachelors degree - Business
University of Utah
High school or equivalent -
East High School
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