Giuseppe Castagna Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, Michigan

Greater Detroit Area

• Responsible for the largest volume Lincoln dealers in the country (Detroit Region).
• Ranked #1 LBS/ZM in the country 2013 & 2014 (ranking criteria: CSI Performance, Retail Sales, Retail Share CPO and Lincoln Compliance).
• Increase through-put, generate sales via strategic marketing initiatives and grow the overall business while increasing profitability.
• Sell an average of $75-85 million of vehicle wholesale inventory distribution every month to Metro Detroit Dealers… Show more
• Sell an average of $75-85 million of vehicle wholesale inventory distribution every month to Metro Detroit Dealers.
• Provide inventory management advice, ordering recommendations and ongoing training of new and developing order management systems.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

• Responsible for managing, consulting, training and building relationships with Lincoln Dealers in the Cincinnati Region including the states of Indianapolis, West Virginia and Kentucky. Moreover, I served as an.
• Effectively monitored the facilities, capital, and management team at each of the 12 dealerships in my district to ensure… Show more
• Effectively monitored the facilities, capital, and management team at each of the 12 dealerships in my district to ensure compliance with the Lincoln Motor company standards and agreements.
• Provided market area research sales/service and best practices to the dealerships in my zone to increase their position in retail sales/service and market share leadership.
• I was responsible for thoroughly understanding the various aspects of dealership operations, which includes: vehicle distribution, marketing, advertising, and promotions.
• Introduced and reviewed all sales aspects of the dealers sales and service agreement to the dealer principal.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Ford/Lincoln Customer Service Representative for Cincinnati Region covering Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville and Dayton.
• Consistently ranked #1 ZM in my tenure in the Cincinnati Region.
• Worked as a business partner with dealers to help drive higher Fixed Operation performance and CSI.
• Analyzed key reports and finical statement data to identify retail/warranty/internal performance opportunities to make recommendations that change process behaviors.… Show more
• Analyzed key reports and finical statement data to identify retail/warranty/internal performance opportunities to make recommendations that change process behaviors.
• Activated promotion & communication programs to ensure consistent delivery of key brand messages & product value for dealer Fixed Operations.

Greater Detroit Area

• Performed dimensional inspection on prototype engine components and assisted product engineering on troubleshooting issues to insure timely vehicle lunches.
• Assisted process engineers in statistical studies to ensure data and gage reliability to meet company standards.
• Reviewed inspection reports for accuracy and recommendations for new inspection techniques.
• Interpreted part blueprints and maintained/verified equipment for accuracy.
• Participated in all ISO 9000/9001/14001… Show more
• Participated in all ISO 9000/9001/14001 awareness meetings and assisted in the preparation for ISO audits. Show less

Greater Detroit Area

• Performed monthly internal audits by reviewing company operations, efficiencies, and effectiveness.
• Prepared information for management to use during collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
• Interpreted and administered the contract with respect to grievances, wages and salaries, employee welfare, union and management practices, and other contractual stipulations.
• Implemented plant safety regulations through OSHA and recorded injury and weekly safety floor… Show more
• Implemented plant safety regulations through OSHA and recorded injury and weekly safety floor audits.
• Regulated daily maintenance of employee relations, including employee clearances/reinstatements and all inquiries about specific conditional employment status.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Associate'S Degree