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Responsible for on-going client development and operational success of the enterprise.• Analysis and appraisal of automotive distributorships, dealer groups and individual dealerships. • Analysis and appraisal of automotive tangible assets, intangible assets and real property.• Integration of the enterprises legal, financial, market analysis and operational expertise to develop business recommendations.• Recommendation of acquisition or disposition structure and value of assets and real property

Responsible for the new vehicle and parts revenue, profit and operational success of the enterprise.•Achieved the two largest revenue years in American Suzuki history. •Accomplished the enterprises top vehicle sales year in 2007 and best market share performance in 2008.•Directed sales promotion activities including incentives and cooperative advertising. •Guided sales planning, production planning and vehicle pricing. activities. •Led network development and implemented representation policies, procedures and standards.•Managed and developed national and field sales, service and dealer development staff. •Facilitated and directed dealership relations and customer satisfaction efforts. - 2008 Most improved brand - J.D. Power SSI & CSI

Responsible for the attainment of sales and revenue targets and operations in the Western United States.•Managed largest volume U.S. Region for vehicle and parts sales •Responsibility for region marketing efforts and initiatives. •Conducted the consolidation of the Rocky Mountain Region into the Western Region.•Developed and guided regional staff and dealer contact teams.•Guided dealership relations and customer satisfaction efforts.

Control and align the Marketing activities of the Infiniti Brand to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.•Guided and integrated the implementation of Infiniti marketing activities.•Initiated and executed comprehensive marketing plans to launch Infiniti models. •Created a strategic vehicle life cycle marketing plan for Infiniti models to more effectively plan volumes, marketing and sales incentive expenditures.

Responsible for the attainment of new vehicle objectives in the Northwest United States.•Managed and developed Region dealer sales contact team.•Overall responsibility for Region marketing efforts and initiatives. •Coordinated the integration of the Northwestern United States dealer body into Volkswagen of America from an independent distributor. (Riviera Motors)

Kelce School Of Business

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Epsilon

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