Operations Manager
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Dec 2017 - Present
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Ethos Group
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Don Judice is listed as Consulting for Dealerships at Ethos Group, based in Irving, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Don Judice.
Don Judice previously worked as Operations Manager at Ethos Group and Platform Manager at Eck Automotive Group. Don Judice holds Mba, General Managment from The University Of Texas At Austin.
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About Don Judice
A well-educated professional with both a CPA and an MBA from a top tier school coupled with extensive experience in C level management. A proven ability to build time and time again effective teams and highly productive business cultures. Recognized for problem solving, reducing costs and right-sizing organizations; you’ll find a straight-forward, leader that relates well while building confidence quickly both up and down the command chain.Career Highlights:Chief Operating Officer of Top 100 Dealer Groups and with over 1000 employeesLed Dealer Group as COO from 105 to 82 on top 125 Dealer Groups in one yearGrew Failing/Average Dealership to: 1) #23 General Motors Dealership in Country 2) 3 Top 50 Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealerships in Country 3) Top 100 Nissan DealershipNegotiated $200 million Floor plan lineNegotiated one of the largest re-insurance contracts in the USHelped Dealer Groups win over 10 different open pointsDirectly responsible for 9 different major dealership construction projects including 3 "ground ups"Negotiated, performed due diligence and/or closed Buy/Sells in over 100 different dealerships nationwideKnocked Deloitte & Touche out of engagement to roll-out the consolidated accounting functions for Autonation nationwide(Shared Service Center/SSC)Group Controller for Autonation's Largest Dealer GroupTurned around failing operation = $1MM profit swing < 9mosBuilt/Motivated a Sales team = Reduced turnover from +150% to 43% & Gross Margins increased 300%Right sized inventory levels = Went from 300 days inventory to 90 in 4mosRight sized labor force = Comp decrease. Morale, profits & worker pay increase Turned around operations = District went from worst to first in 9mos
Listed skills include Forecasting, Finance, Start Ups, Management, and 22 others.
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11 roles · 25 years
Don Judice work experience
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Platform Manager
Eck Automotive Group
Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer of Top 100 Dealer GroupLed Group from #105 to #82 on top 125 Dealer Groups in one year (Largest jump in Automotive News History)Tripled Annual Revenues in less than 3 yearsNegotiated $200 million Floor plan lineNegotiated one of the largest re-insurance contracts in the USHelped Dealer Group win different open pointsResponsible for 9 different major dealership construction projects including 3 "ground ups"Negotiated, performed due diligence and/or closed Buy/Sells in different dealerships nationwide
Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Contract Cfo/General Manager
Oasys Llc
King Automotive Group, Washington DC - CFO/GMDarrow Automotive Group, Milwaukee, WI - CFOAutoNation, Dallas, TX - Lead for Consolidated Accounting Project
Feb 2007 - Aug 2010
Area Controller
Oversee 5 active dealerships and 2 divestituresAnnual revenues $225 million + Mentor and guide 5 General Managers Mentor and guide 30 + Departmental ManagersInitiatives to maximize long term bottom line: Focused sales on proper mix: a) Market share b) Gross Margins c) Inventory stocking levels Streamlined non-core functions a) Right sizing of support staff b) Consolidation of like activities across stores c) Vendor ConsolidationResponsibilities include: Consolidated accounting operations Financial reporting Sarbanes Oxley compliance Forecasting and budgeting
Mar 2005 - Jan 2007
General Manager
Full Operational responsibility for Automotive DealershipAnnual revenues $35 million+108 Direct ReportsAchievements:Turned around to profitable in 60 daysStreamlined non-core operations Shifted resources from non-core to core areasExpanded operational areasGross margin increases of over 25%Reduced inventory levels to proper mix3 Managers promoted to larger roles in companySelected to groom young managers
May 2004 - Mar 2005
Compliance Mgr (Asst Vp Of Finance)
Right hand of VP of Finance Annual revenues $1.4 Billion Guided 17 Controllers over 22 DealershipsParticipated in Acquistions and DivestituresManaged Compliance program for GAAP and emerging Sarbanes Oxley LegislationAchievements: Turned around 9 separate operations Took accounting ops from "Worst to First"
May 2003 - May 2004
Regional Cfo
Planet Automotive
Participated in Regional Expansion through Acquistion of multiple Franchise and store locationsStarted up support operations from zero in 3 weeksHired, trained and supervised entire support personnel staffInstalled Corporate policies effectively into aquired organizations through Cultural/Behavioral Change ManagementMentored store managers: Consolidating support activities Shifting resources from non-core to core functionsSupervised entire setup of IT
2002 - 2002
Owner
Absolute Autogroup
Majority owner and Dealer/Operator$18 Million Annual RevenuesIncreased Sales 60% Increased Service Operations by 40%73 Employees
Jul 1998 - Apr 2001
Controller
Banner Chevrolet
$80 Million Annual RevenuesResponsible for Forecasting & BudgetingBegan Business Developement CenterHired, trained and managed entire BDC CenterCo-authored BDC SoftwareAuthored all incoming Sales Call Scripts
Jul 1996 - Jul 1998
Soldier
Acting Executive Officer for Infantry Company consisting of 120 SoldiersInfantry Platoon Leader over 25 SoldiersServed in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Dec 1985 - Dec 1991
3 education records
Don Judice education
Mba, General Managment
The University Of Texas At Austin
Cpa, Certified Public Accountant
State Of Louisiana
Bs, Business Administration/Accounting
Nicholls State University
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What company does Don Judice work for?
Don Judice works for Ethos Group.
What is Don Judice's role at Ethos Group?
Don Judice is listed as Consulting for Dealerships at Ethos Group.
Where is Don Judice based?
Don Judice is based in Irving, Texas, United States while working with Ethos Group.
What companies has Don Judice worked for?
Don Judice has worked for Ethos Group, Eck Automotive Group, Roundtree Automotive Group, Oasys Llc, and Autonation, Inc.
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What schools did Don Judice attend?
Don Judice holds Mba, General Managment from The University Of Texas At Austin.
What skills is Don Judice known for?
Don Judice is listed with skills including Forecasting, Finance, Start Ups, Management, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Profit, and Leadership.
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