Philip Knaggs Email & Phone Number

Providenciales, Caicos Islands, Turks And Caicos Islands

• Organization mandated to increase national GDP through the attraction of foreign investment
• Chaired Board of Directors meetings. Developed and presented reports to executives and key stake holders, both internal and external. Established a process to record, track, and analyze project budgets, deliverable.
• Awarded Top Investment Promotion Agency in Central America & Caribbean at 2019 World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment
• Worked directly with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Trade & Industry to facilitate and retain both local and foreign investments

Trinidad And Tobago

• Determined vision and strategic direction organization and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes
• Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships, including high-stake negotiations and contract settlement between Government and contracted vendors
• Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress. Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement.

Trinidad And Tobago

Trinidad And Tobago

• Successfully increased yearly gross revenue to $143 million USD and profits of $22 million USD
• Directly responsible for all operations and brand sales in all local automotive dealerships, including Nissan, Volkswagen, Subaru, Hyundai, UD & Volvo
• Monitored performance of Executive Team and Senior Management and liaised with Brand Principals
• Developed and monitored yearly budgeting exercises

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad And Tobago

• Responsible for all dealership operations inclusive of direct negotiations with Brand Principals
• Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning
• Created annual budgeted developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while maintain cost control and budgets
• Drove Peugeot Brand new vehicle sales and aftersales activities

Trinidad And Tobago

• Responsible for directing all member meetings and shareholder meetings
• Led meetings with National Government of Trinidad & Tobago to negotiate on behalf of automotive importers
• Spearheaded development and presentation of industry proposals and lobbying efforts

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

• Managed Warehouse supervisory staff to ensure effective layout of sales floor and maximization of sales
• Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently capitalize on customer inflow
• Monitored and replenished daily inventory and restructured according to available stock
• Ensured proper scheduling of warehousing staff
• Held a variety of supervisory positions in operations