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Lead inside and field sales teams providing unparalleled ERP (cloud-based) SaaS platforms for turnkey operational ease. Industry expertise includes: franchise and independent auto dealers (variable, fixed and wholesale ops), custom finance and accounting tool development, traditional and digital media lead gen solutions, brand growth and sales training. Product suites include: DealersCloud DMS (SaaS/PaaS/Cloud-based environment) tools suite. B2C and B2B custom web platforms and application development. DealersHub - (wholesale inventory auction solution in the Mid-Atlantic). Present and past-partnership work includes: CFS - Custom Finance Solutions (3rd party independent finance solutions marketing provider), AllState Ins., GE Capital, eBay Motors, TradeRev, Strategic Marketing, Carfax, RouteOne and CUDL among others.

Executive management team member and licensed dealer operator. Managed daily operations for variable ops in 18 locations via centralized processes. Directed managers of on-site retail. At its height the team supported franchise and independent locations covering all sales, finance & insurance, marketing/advertising, accounting, settlement and service.Led recruitment and training programs for all staff while implementing programs addressing store management teams on down through line sales staff.Contributed to the design and coordinated implementation of an award winning tracking solution for all marketing promotions and advertising campaigns via a state of the art BDC.Managed management and marketing efforts to an average rganizational growth over 500% annually resulting in gross revenue expansion from $15 million (2004) to $200 million by 2008.Coordinated for securing and negotiating 15 additional retail locations in 4 years to include research, acquisition, financing and operational success with an approximate tenfold expansion.Responsible for staffing, budgeting and policies involving indirect lenders, centralized inventory control, IT, customer care and vehicle titling departments to include all relevant compliance requirements. Functioned as a liaison to external vendors, banks, insurance providers as well as industry partners and retail competitors. Directed Lobbying and accountability efforts with regulators and legislators impacting our business and industry. Developed all federal, state and local compliance programs throught the organization. Authored all internal and external policies along with company newsletters, website content and general correspondence. Also functioned as spokesperson for all media matters and as the commercial face and voice for advertising campaigns.

Directed member and public affairs for organization representing franchised dealers for almost 100 years. Oversaw endorsed product and membership marketing and education initiatives. Implemented marketing plans that resulted in the growth of non-dues revenue by over 2,700% in the first year and an average of 500+% annually. Increased membership ranks of dealer members to 98% of all available qualified membership with a 100% retention rate.

Co-produced and managed staff, associated business and partnerships of The Washington Auto Show. The Washington Auto Show is the largest annual public event in Washington, DC with 2,000+% attendee and revenue growth over the 6 years involved. Implemented aggressive promotions connecting charities and Fortune 500 companies to build brand awareness and community engagement. Coordinated transition to a paperless environment and all the IT elements involved in the B2B and B2C show improvements. Developed a robust program of on-site educational events and moderated numerous seminars in conjunction with the show. Responsible for developing and maintaining a network of over 33 Automakers and 220 franchised auto dealer stakeholders in the region.