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Worked at General Motors Service Parts in positions of increasing importance:District Parts Manager, Chevrolet Nashville Zone (2007 – 2008)Represented 33 dealers in Tennessee – Kentucky pertaining to dealership fixed operations sales/service. In addition to supporting corporate national initiatives, I created local promotions for use by smaller dealer groups• Dealers participating in key Car Care initiatives doubled during my tenure in this position, growing to 94%.Sales Manager, Outlet Shop (2005 – 2007)
Provided complete oversight of this GM service parts program within the dealership family – this start-up program provided key market share against after-market vendors. Core customers included local and national insurance entities. My duties included recruiting and signing up new accounts; supervising the handling and care of all accounts; presenting our services and programs to dealers; implementing and overseeing marketing support programs; working with ad agencies to create marketing collateral. My tenure here showcases my ability to develop innovative cost effective solutions to complex challenges. 
• Achieved $1.07 million in sales from start-up in first 12 months vs. goal of $1 million.
Product Development Manager (2003 – 2005)
Overcame initial challenges of coordinating product development worldwide; found and implemented a product development model that worked globally. Managed staff of four; we managed the development of regions in the Pacific Rim, GM Europe, United Arab Emirates, Latin and South America. • Developed core customer – the GM International groups/dealers.
• Took best program practices to a global audience, modifying the model for the customer. Accessories Sales Promotion Manager (2001 – 2003)
Helped develop distribution channel initiative, successfully creating channels wherein accounts can sell GM accessories to GM dealership nationally. Managed a staff of two.• Increased sales volume $2.8 million in first 12 months.