Jack Cieslak *** Long Oak Dr
West Chicago IL ****5
Email: *************@***.***
Mobile: 630-***-****
Objective
Innovative Strategist with extraordinary communication and people skills,
looking for a position that challenges my strengths, and stimulates my
continued professional growth and development. Exemplary telephone, e-chat
and internet capabilities. Exceed goals in key metrics, such as
showed/sold appointments and be-backs.
Summary of Qualifications
Advanced Computer skills to include software programs as follows:
Reynolds &Reynolds, 'Who's Calling', Auto Base, Higher Gear, Contact at
Once, ADP, Word and Internet facility. Stuker Phone Room Certification.
GM Certified Internet Manager.
Work experience
January 2012 - current Bob Rohrman Auto Group
Schaumburg IL
Business Development Center Manager
Instructed staff on the correct usage of CRM, facilitating enhanced lead
accountability, increased opportunities and be backs, resulting in
increased sales and profitability. 34 car increase in sales from February
to March ($1,980 per unit). Set new sales record for this store. Manager of
the Month 3 times in first 5 months. 800 lead average per month.
2008 - 2012 Ron Westphal Chevrolet Aurora IL
Business Development Center Manager
Implemented processes and protocols that raised dealer ranking from 38th
to 17th within 1 year. Ranked within top ten twice. Managed over 600
phone calls and emails per month. Qualified leads and assigned to sales
staff. #1 in regional response time. Increased sales by 30-40 units
per month. Store received Chamber of Commerce - Business of the Year
Award.
2005 - 2008 McGrath
Honda Elgin IL
Business Development Center Manager
Initiated and implemented new e-commerce strategies including leads
management software, and improved online exposure and advertising. Store
went from last to first in gross profit within the McGrath group,
resulting in the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility on Randall
Road.
2000 - 2005 Gartner Buick, Hyundai & SAAB
Aurora IL
Business Development Center Manager
Introduced and implemented first phone room and internet department to
this facility. Strategies included adding Higher Gear CRM, Stuker phone
room training and Who's Calling tracking and accountability. Successes
led to opening of 2 new Facilities in Downers Grove and Tinley Park
#1 in Hyundai sales in Illinois #1 in Buick sales in
Illinois #3 in SAAB sales in Illinois
1999 - 2000 Gerald Nissan
Naperville IL
Sales and leasing specialist. Top grossing associate within the entire
Gerald Group. Increased lease retention from 16% - 68% within one year.
Sales associate of the year - 1styear.
1979 - 1999 Chicago Park District
Chicago IL
Area Manager- Managed 12 recreational and social service facilities to
include staffing, budgeting and programming. Received national
recognition and was invited to be the guest speaker at the Illinois Parks
and Recreation Association Convention in Spring 1997. Received 'Turn-
Around Park of the Year' award from Mayor Richard Daley. Worked directly
with the Chicago Bulls, Cubs and Blackhawks to provide Intervention
programs for 'at risk' youth in high crime communities. Worked closely
with politicians and public officials to address programming needs for
the growing population along the Lakefront and the Social Service needs
of the homeless population in the Uptown area.
Education
1975 - 1979 University of Illinois @ Chicago Chicago IL
Physical Education - Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude; Minor: Sociology
Languages
Bi-lingual - Fluent in Polish