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Frankfort, Illinois, United States

Oversee and maintain the quality and quantity of pre-owned inventory to ensure it meets top-tier standards. Responsibilities include: • Conducting lot and online inventory inspections to ensure accuracy and market competitiveness. • Performing price-to-market analysis for inventory optimization. • Managing and updating online selling platforms, including eBay, Cars.com, and Autotrader. • Creating and publishing content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. • Representing vehicles at auctions and coordinating wholesale vehicle tagging and tracking for proper auction placement. • Collaborating with vendors (body shops, painters, detailers, wheel specialists, marketing teams, and inventory suppliers) to ensure seamless operations. • Managing porter schedules, placing job advertisements, interviewing, and hiring prospective employees. • Negotiating deals and maintaining customer follow-ups to drive satisfaction and sales.Since October 2022, the pre-owned inventory has consistently achieved month-over-month growth, even in a challenging market. For 2023, year-over-year growth has shown significant improvement, ranking #1 in the auto group for both quarter-to-date (QTD) and year-to-date (YTD) growth and performance.

Frankfort, Illinois, United States

I help my clients find a vehicle that is a perfect fit to their needs. My goal is to build a long lasting relationship where I can be a trusted automotive advisor. I have been ranked as a top salesman consistently selling 20+ units month after month since starting with Currie Motors.Currie Motors Ford of Frankfort, a member of the Currie Motors group. Our Ford dealership near Tinley Park, IL has been open for more than 30 years, proving that we know how to do business. In fact, we were named the No. 1 Ford dealership in the Midwest two years in a row and the No. 2 volume dealership for four consecutive years. Additionally, we have won the President’s Award and been part of the Top 100 club. With a fierce commitment to providing customers with an exemplary experience and dedication to maintaining an impressive inventory of Ford models, it’s easy to see why Illinois drivers love us.

Greater Chicago Area

Oversees and manages all aspects of multi-unit property operations (four properties) and sales, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and statutory regulations, including health and safety, employment, and equality laws. Responsible for mentoring and developing Assistant General Managers at each property to optimize financial performance, enhance guest satisfaction, and uphold established brand standards. Provides leadership in the hiring, training, and development of team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Key Accomplishments: • Reduced turnover across four properties by 127%. • Consistently exceeded budget expectations, achieving a 132% increase in profits quarter over quarter. • Promoted seven team members to upper-level management positions within the organization. • Transformed underperforming properties into top-performing locations, with all ranked in the top 20.

Lemont, Illinois

Led a dynamic team of 7 to 17 members, with additional employees under their management, driving business expansion across 11 states. Oversaw key responsibilities including: • Recruiting and onboarding top talent to support organizational growth. • Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs, both in classroom and field settings. • Developing and managing profit and loss (P&L) statements to ensure financial accountability and performance. • Coordinating logistics for travel to optimize efficiency and reduce operational barriers. • Managing and maintaining both personal and team-wide books of business to achieve revenue and growth targets.

Economics

Associate'S Degree, History