Karl J Hosten
Kentwood, Michigan 49512
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Objectives
To obtain a position in business where I can utilize my skills and experience to achieve growth in profit,
customer satisfaction and reputation for the business.
Experience
BMW Client Advisor – Jan 2014 – present
The Shape Collection 1010 28th Street, Grand Rapids MI
Fleet and Commercial Manager - Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
LaFontaine Automotive Group 7020 Ann Arbor-Dexter, Dexter MI
• Develop fleet and commercial business.
Director of Fixed Operations / Buick-GMC Sales Dec 2010 - Januay 2013
Fox Motors of Cadillac 1450 North Mitchell, Cadillac MI 49512
• Oversaw service and parts for both Fox Ford of Cadillac and Fox Toyota of Cadillac
• Sales – Fox Buick GMC, Comstock Park MI
Sales Manager Aug 2006 - April 2010
Good GMC 4800 Clyde Park, Grand Rapids, MI 49509
• Responsible for both light and medium duty sales
General Manager Jan 2001- July 2006
Sellers Truck Center 38000 Grand River, Farmington Hills MI 48355
Started and developed a GMC-Isuzu light and medium duty commercial dealership. Responsible for all
expenses and bottom line profits. Became the number one dealer in our district within four years.
Education
General Motors Training
• Medium Duty Management School
• GMAC F&I school
• GM Statement and Accounting
Oakland University
• Accounting
• General Business
Sienna Heights College
• Graduate work, psychology (incomplete)
University of Windsor
• B.S. Psychology