Tim Praeuner
Canyon,TX
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Kia of amariilo
Amarillo, Texas
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Led employee evaluations with constructive feedback to boost performance.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
General Manager
Kia of San Angelo
San Angelo, Texas
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Used Car Sales Manager
Tri state ford
Amarillo, Texas
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Mentored and trained sales staff on sales techniques and overcoming objections to achieve quotas.
- Reviewed and controlled used vehicle inventory to maintain accurate supply.
- Partnered with employees to develop relationships with customers and enhance sales processes.
- Sold pre-owned cars and trucks to meet aggressive monthly sales goals.
- Developed and expanded wholesale database to maximize proceeds and meet business plans.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
General Sales Manager
Culberson autos
Pampa, Texas
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Followed up with existing customers to generate new prospective buyers through referrals.
- Hired and motivated team members, working closely with salespeople and customers to negotiate and close deals.
- Encouraged team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance daily and implementing improvement strategies.
- Utilized expert negotiation, closing and marketing skills while ensuring dynamic customer response and follow-up.
- Mentored and directed employees by conducting one-on-one meetings with salespeople.
- Maintained department profitability while controlling expenses and promoting customer satisfaction.
- Updated and maintained dealership website and social media accounts.
- Identified weaknesses and implemented sales and business practices training to improve performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Agribusiness Operations
Frank Phillips College
Borger, TXSkills
- Financial Administration
- Public Relations
- Advertising and marketing
- Operations Oversight
- Recruiting and hiring
- Business Development
- Branding
- Sales
- Account Management
- Schedule Management
- Customer Retention
- Service Quality Improvement
- Customer Relationship Management
- Expense Control
- Business Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Leader
- Policy/program development
- Staff-Retention Programs
- Staff Development
- Time Management
- Customer experiences
- Leadership
- Purchasing
- Event Management and Promotion
- Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention
- Leadership and team building
- Recruitment
- Training and coaching
- Sales expertise
- Staff Training
- Training and Development
Timeline
General Manager
Kia of amariilo
11.2022 - 06.2024
General Manager
Kia of San Angelo
10.2020 - 11.2022
Used Car Sales Manager
Tri state ford
08.2017 - 10.2020
General Sales Manager
Culberson autos
06.2012 - 08.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Agribusiness Operations
Frank Phillips College