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Responsible for all day to day operations throughout sales department, marketing, e-commerce, financing, inventory control of new and used vehicles. Developed and implemented systems and processes to smooth work flow through dealership. Developed strong relationship with manufacturer.

Responsible for all day to day operations throughout dealership, including sales and marketing, e-commerce, service, financing, inventory control of new and used vehicles. Developed and implemented systems and processes to smooth work flow throughout dealership. Developed strong relationship with manufacturer.Auto group sold store.

Oversaw all day to day operations for off-site auto group. Focused on improving community relations and Customer Satisfaction. Improved CSI from last in the country to top 15% in 2 years.Attended Digital Dealer Conference to gather and discuss new strategies for Internet sales.Attended NADA education seminar on Financial Statements, Fall 2013Attended annual Garff Auto Group General Managers Summit to review corporate strategies 2011, 2012 and 2013.

Managed day to day operations. Oversaw creation and implementation of internet sales department and revamp of store website. Increased internet sales 30%. Achieved #1 store for District in December 2010. Achieved most profitable year in history of company in 2010.

Oversaw daily operations for sales, service and body shop. Focused on growing sales and profitability, as well as expanding service and body shop services.* Achieved Ford's Regional Top 60 list for sales and Ford's Blue Oval Certification for outstanding Customer Service in first 2 years of operation.* Created a high performance Mustang website: www.mustangron.com, which generated and supported sales of Shelby and Roush Mustangs. Generated over $2 million in revenue in 24 mo. * Cultivated relationships with global online audience interested in high-end sports vehicles, which helped increase popularity and exposure for the site. Included YouTube videos and onsite vehicle webcam.* President of the Dayton Auto Dealer Association for 1 yr., board member for 2 more years.* Member of Ford 20 Group* National focus group member to assist in revamping Ford new car ordering system.

Oversaw all day-to-day operations for absentee owner. Increased market share and made dealership profitable for first time in 5 year history of company.

Responsible for all operations in the sales department, along with interfacing with all other departments. Achieved status of #1 dealership in sales for Dayton metro market for first time in company's 16-year history. Directed and managed all advertising and promotions