Scott Walker Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, New York

Hired to help establish new location for company. Oversee all aspects of location, from sales to service. Since starting, I have doubled store sales , established a customer first environment with staff,and increased awareness within the community.

Hired by this prominent, well-established RV Dealership in 1990 after identifying and communicating a strategic opportunity to eventually double the business through the acquisition of a second facility in what was to become the fastest growing and most prestigious township in the region. In 2001, was promoted to the position of President with full oversight for all facets of P&L, cash flow, and budget management.RESPONSIBILITIES:* Served on the Board of Directors with oversight for driving year-after-year profitability* Hire, supervised, trained, mentored, and evaluated the store manager, sales staff, and technicians* Managed the banking relationship as well as the entire finance and accounting operation* Oversaw all advertising and marketing activities* Orchestrated the company's presence at trade shows and mall events* Cultivated/managed long-term relationships with vendors to secure best possible pricing and terms * Committed the time and resources to mentor junior associates into becoming top producersACCOMPLISHMENTS:* Singularly responsible for advocating the opening of a second store, which drove exponential growth* Built the company from $500K in 1990 to over $2 million at its peak due to superior customer relations* Enjoyed a reputation as one of the top dealerships and service shops in the region * Cross-trained all personnel, which resulted in sales being made from every single member of the firm* Upon the collapse of the economy in the fall of 2008, made the decision to close the business* Successfully presided over the depletion of all inventory, building, and fixtures* Beginning with $1.2M in debt, have paid all within a 9 month period