• Buy and sell used vehicles for Ford, GM, and Chrysler franchised dealerships. • Plan and execute on inventory management and floorplan audits resulting in Hudson Ford achieving #1 Ford Dealership status in WI, and growing sales by over 300%. • Establish and manage sales practices, driving sales management, car appraisals and reconditioning to turn inventory completely and profitably, on a monthly timetable.• Build strong B2B relationships with franchise and independent auction reps, and floor plan assistants (Ford Motor Credit, Wells Fargo) enabling strong acquisition and sales opportunities. • Manage and organize shipping, titling, dispatching and other processing accurately and timely to operate efficiently and meet customer expectations. • Analyze data accurately including sales trends and inventory needs to correctly predict what to stock going forward. Utilize dealer management systems (DMS), internet buying software, excel and other applications.

• Buy/sell used vehicles for 3 Franchised Dealerships (Toyota, Scion, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC). Managed inventory, coordinated wholesale money/titles/shipping. • Annual Buying 750-1000, Selling 400-600.• Developed relationships with auction management, owners and support staff (Manheim, Adesa, Independent owned, GM & Toyota Franchased, Auctions). • Maintained floor plan/credit line for dealership purchases through Ally financial (formerly GMAC).• Coordinated shipping to and from dealership to auctions with trucking companies. • Worked in collaboration with dealership management, sales staff, and support office with insights, appraisals, and sales assistance.

• Formed used car dealership as co-owner.• Sold /Purchased late model vehicles for re-sale, conducted appraisals.• Arranged financing and offered extended service warranties. • Handled recondition, lot display, maintenance of dealership grounds.

Gold certified sales leader with Chrysler Corporation. Managed vehicle wholesale, reconditioning and appraising.

Repaired used boats, engines and snowmobiles. Set-up new boats, engines, trailers, electronic systems and new snowmobiles.

Dealership specializing in repair of older boats/engines. Worked in parts and service. Repaired used engines and boats.