Tiffany Salazar
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic automotive professional with 16 years in the automotive industry. Worked in most aspects of dealership operations from inventory management, website photographer, internal service writer, sales, buyer, and pre-owned managing. Expertise in identifying vehicle paintwork, frame damage, mechanical/electrical issues, and vehicle demand. Familiar with 60/ 90 day vehicle turn of inventory. Excels in organized, fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Owned Buyer, Used Car Management
Warren Henry Auto Group
Miami, FL
10.2017 - 08.2024
- 2 years: Pre-owned Buyer: Responsible for purchasing pre-owned inventory for all dealership locations. Sourced vehicles from Manheim auctions (both in person and via simulcast), OVE, ACV Auctions, lease return purchases, and in-store appraisals. Stores: Lamborghini Broward, JLR North Dade/South Dade/ West Broward, Lincoln North Miami, Warren Henry Infiniti, Audi Gainesville.
- 5 years: Managed used vehicles for the Jaguar Land Rover South Dade store, handled most in-store appraisals, stocked vehicles in inventory, delegated reconditioning work to vendors, coordinated with service for safety/CPO inspections, approved or declined repair bills, and conducted daily lot walks. Responsible for off-brand lease returns getting dropped off at their appropriate dealerships, billing out wholesale deals, and ensuring that branded lease returns were all grounded and picked up in a timely manner.
- Implemented strategies for inventory management, and procedures for improved efficiency and accountability.
Buyer Assistant, Sales Consultant, Buyer
CarMax
Boynton Beach, Florida
01.2010 - 10.2017
- Buyer-4 years: Independently evaluate and assess vehicle condition, damage, and current market value. Coordinate on-site wholesale auctions, rotations at Manheim locations purchasing vehicles for national inventory.
- Sales Consultant - 2 years: Guide customers from appraisal, test drive, sale, and arranged finance application. Assured smooth transactions and vast product knowledge.
- Buyer Assistant-1 year: Assist buyers with vehicle walkarounds, transfers, vehicle imaging, appraisal entry forms, office duties, vehicle window stickers, lot staging, scanning, and on-site auction day support.
Floor sales, Service Advisor Trainee
Delray Mazda/ Delray Kia (Grieco)
02.2009 - 12.2009
Internet Sales, Floor sales
Delray Honda
03.2008 - 02.2009
Education
Biology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FLBusiness Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca RatonSkills
- Manual transmission savvy
- Sales experience
- Familiarity with all car brands
- Merchandising operations
- Pricing analysis
- Vendor relations
- Multi-tasking strength
- Quality control
- Purchasing strategies
- Strong critical thinking
- Organization
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team player
- Dealer Socket
- CRM, CDK- Finance and Service
- VAuto, StockWave, VIN Solutions
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Pre-Owned Buyer, Used Car Management
Warren Henry Auto Group
10.2017 - 08.2024
Buyer Assistant, Sales Consultant, Buyer
CarMax
01.2010 - 10.2017
Floor sales, Service Advisor Trainee
Delray Mazda/ Delray Kia (Grieco)
02.2009 - 12.2009
Internet Sales, Floor sales
Delray Honda
03.2008 - 02.2009
Biology
Florida State University
Business Management
Florida Atlantic University
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