MANAGEMENT
Rebuilt sales team of productive full picture employees
Managed training of new processes (Created Sales and Product Training Criteria)
Trained 25 sales people on product, process and customer service
Increased Chrysler CEI (CSI) by 27% to above region of 92% through customer interaction and follow up
Supervised teams of multiple sales, F&I managers
Conducted weekly and monthly sales, finance and production training sessions
Created detailed step by step operations plan for daily activity
Selected by Senior Mgmt. to Increase Mini Brand Moral and PRU (Profit per Unit) LEADERSHIP
Implemented processes to increase productivity and gross profit opportunities
Created aggressive & successful advertising and marketing plan resulting in increased sales results
Collaborated with VP of Operations and Sales on structure of dealership operations
Recruited and established relationships with new lending institutions SALES
Increased PRU by as much as 85% in first month when presented with challenge
Increased Net Gross & $800 Per deal in 1st 2 months when taking over GSM roll
Key team member in implementing sales strategy for 14 state roll-out
Collaborate with sales team to train as many as 25 employees on internal and dealer customers FINANCE
Conducted and taught data mining for business opportunities
Balanced inventories through ordering & proactive dealer stock trading
Oversaw all financial operations totaling $45,000,000 monthly for the sales dept in two dealerships
Negotiated and managed relationships with over 30 active vendors
Managed cash flow of over $35,000,000 per month
Identified key market trends which helped maintain F&I Gross Profit during economic downturns Regional Vice President (DSM), Affinitiv (Higher Gear CRM) 11/17 – 3/18 Internet Sales & Finance Manager, BMW/Mini of Monrovia, CA 4/16 – 11/17 General Sales Manager, David Ellis Chrysler Jeep, Canoga Park, CA 3 – 11/15 Finance Director, Hooman Automotive, Inglewood, CA 12/13 – 3/15 Product Specialist – West Coast, Edmunds.com, Santa Monica, CA 4 – 12/13 Dealer Operations Manager, CODA Automotive, Inc, Los Angeles, CA 3/11 – 12/12 Ride Control Manager, Fabtech Motorsports, Chino Hills, CA 9/04 – 11/06 Director of Sales and Marketing, Sway-A-Way, Inc, Chatsworth, CA 4/02 – 4/04 David M. Boutwell
10 Bonita St #A, Arcadia, CA 91006 310-***-**** **************@*****.*** DEDICATED, SELF-STARTING TOP PERFORMER
Experienced professional in the areas of management, leadership, sales and finance with a high level of success in team environments. Expertise in the arenas of startup and established companies alike. Unique knowledge and ability to multitask, critically analyze, adapt and address a variety of challenges with successful outcomes. Key Strengths:
Strong Leadership Skills
Integration Planning
Critical Analysis
Attention to Detail
Sales Leadership
Military Bearing
Project Management
Operational Leadership
Volunteerism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Phoenix Gardena, CA United States Marine Corps & Marine Corps Reserve, CA (Infantry/Anti-Terrorist and Helicopter Training) WORK HISTORY
Finance Director, Martin Cadillac Company, Los Angeles, CA 11/06 – 3/11 & 10/99 – 4/02