William McConnell
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Automotive Operations Manager with 25+ years of experience managing daily sales and service activities for heavy-duty equipment re-marketing. Serious and thoughtful approach to accomplishing day to day duties and operations, coordinating inspections, managing inventory, and aligning shop workflows to maximize efficiency.
Results-driven professional with solid background in lot management. Consistently improved operational efficiency through strategic planning and resource allocation. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving high productivity in dynamic environments. Reliable in adapting to changing requirements and maintaining quality standards.
Diligent Lot Supervisor with proven ability to manage lot operations efficiently. Effectively coordinated team efforts and ensured smooth workflow, contributing to improved operational performance. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LOT SUPERVISOR
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Operations oversight including sales, arbitrations, deal review, and administrative management
- Conduct pre-and post-sale inspections and recommend and schedule necessary repairs
- Oversee team of up to 40 people including lot attendants, sales agents, security, and mechanic shop
- Lead arbitration in accordance with NAAA rules, work with EPA and city inspectors and zoning officials
- Sign off on invoices
- Customer, dealer, and supplier relationships
- Interview, hire, and performance manage new employees
- Align workflow to maximize overall efficiency
- Fill in for absent employees or empty job roles when necessary
- Contributed up to 110 sales transactions weekly
- Total sales volume averages 300-500 weekly
OUTSIDE SPECIALTY SALES
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Sourced new and repeat business with new customers buying and selling heavy-duty trucks
- Coordinated pickup and deliveries, represented owners at auction, negotiated sales price and terms between buyers and sellers
- Inspected vehicles, prepared valuations, and reviewed market analysis to assess demand
- Increased revenue in the following years with new and re-establishing connection with old customers
LOT SPECIALIST
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Coordinate inbound/outbound vehicle logistics
- Maintained vehicle lot appearance and inventory
- Hired and trained attendants, tracked labor costs, conducted safety inspections and training
- Covered all job duties when necessary
- As Safety Coordinator, documented incidents and remediated hazardous conditions in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Arranging of repairs and location upgrades through contractors from results of inspections and ongoing management of facilities repairs
- Safety record 1100 days with no incidents
- Worked with OSHA inspectors on safety procedures
LOCKSMITH
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Copied, re-keyed, and programmed missing keys and vehicle transponders for resale
ASSISTANT MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Oversaw and directed maintenance and repairs
- Generated pricing and created quotes for fleet customers
- Prioritized, scheduled, and assigned projects to technicians
- Ordered parts and managed parts and tool inventory, determined appropriate on-hand supplies, and anticipated needs
- Built vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing, availability, and terms
- Assisted with establishing and managing capital expenditure budget
- Reviewed and approved inspection forms, invoices, and warranty documents
- Ensured organized, safe, uncluttered shop environment
- Managed team of up to 7 mechanics
- Oversaw repairs and maintenance work for 200+ cars each week
TRUCK DRIVER
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Operated equipment locally to ensure quality transport and on time delivery
- Picked up and delivered trucks, inspected vehicles and reported maintenance items and necessary repairs
- Transported vehicles safely, efficiently, and legally
- Completed and filed DOT documents and logs
- Additional experience driving heavy-duty trucks
Education
Skills
- Motivational skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Incident reporting
- Policy enforcement
Training
- OSHA 10 Safety & Auction Sales Training
- CPR and AED Training and certified
Timeline
LOT SUPERVISOR
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2018 - 12.2025
OUTSIDE SPECIALTY SALES
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2015 - 01.2018
LOT SPECIALIST
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2011 - 01.2015
LOCKSMITH
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2008 - 01.2011
ASSISTANT MECHANIC SHOP MANAGER
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2003 - 01.2008
TRUCK DRIVER
ADESA AUTO AUCTION
01.2000 - 01.2003
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