Manager Sales and Operations
Resume:
Michael Bell
Tabernacle, New Jersey
Cell: 609-***-****
Email: ********@*******.***
Summary
Proven management professional with over 30 years experience in the automotive aftermarket. Seeking a management position in a company willing to grow and wishing to maximize its return to shareholders.
Leadership abilities and expertise in distribution, operations, purchasing and sales management to a growing organization. Welcome the challenge of team building while building equity in a growing company.
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Science, Enrolled September 1981 thru June 1983
Albright College, Accounting
Reading, Pennsylvania
Enrolled September 1978 thru May 1980
Professional Experience
General Manager, Neuberts Tire and Auto Service, Tabernacle, N J April 2014 – Sept. 2015
Responsible for all aspects of running high volume repair facility. Implemented procedures which increased sales and profitability. Negotiated with vendors resulting in increase of gross profit and implemented technician pay plan which resulted in increased productivity. Sold and scheduled maintenance and repair jobs, oversaw service manager, and performed purchasing functions.
Vice President, Eastern Auto Parts, Langhorne, PA Nov. 2011 – Sept. 2012
Primarily responsible in overseeing transition of acquired locations. Negotiated with vendors to liquidate undesirable retail inventories and to sell off unwanted fleet vehicles. Worked with management team overseeing logistical changes associated with acquisition.
Vice President, South Jersey Auto Supply, Pleasantville, NJ April 2004 – Nov. 2011
Planned and oversaw company growing from 5 locations generating $7.5 million in revenue to 15 locations generating over $25 million in revenue. Developed effective branch management and sales teams, managed company financial reporting and banking, negotiated with vendors, and worked closely with CEO, culminating in sale of company.
President and CEO Precision Certipro, Chantilly, VA Nov. 2003 - April 2004
Accepted challenge of managing company through forbearance agreement with primary lender. Negotiated with vendors and lead lender to determine viability of business entity, and if necessary, perform orderly liquidation, thereby minimizing investors and vendor losses. Determined company could not be saved without excessive cash infusion. Performed orderly liquidation which included the sale of 10 of 21 branch locations. Sold all remaining assets minimizing vendor and bank losses.
Division President, Quaker City Motor Parts, Middletown, DE Nov. 2002 – Oct. 2003
Responsible for MAPI division owned by Quaker City Motor Parts (NAPA). Oversaw and managed transition to NAPA store model, inventory changes and distribution, sales and operations management, and implementing QCMP policies and procedures. Maintained high level of store growth and performance during transition, and communicated directly with CEO regarding branch location closures at locations which conflicted with other QCMP locations.
President, Parts Plus Group Inc., Bogota, NJ Dec. 2000 – Nov. 2002
Division President responsible for all aspects of corporate entity. Oversaw and managed 24 locations generating over $32 million in revenue (New Jersey locations). Responsible for implementing policies and procedures as MAPI division became model for all 2 step distribution locations under the PPG umbrella. This included locations in North Carolina (formerly Davie), Connecticut (formerly Brookside Distributors), as well as New Jersey, totaling 50 branches generating over $50 million in annual revenue.
Vice President of Operations, Parts Plus Group Inc., Bogota, NJ Nov. 1997 – Nov. 2000
Division Vice President responsible for all aspects of store operations. Oversaw transition during acquisition of Mechanics Auto Parts by The Parts Plus Group. Developed guidelines and procedures adopted by all other divisions relating to store operations, fleet maintenance and inventory control.
General Manager, Mechanics Auto Parts Inc., Williamstown, NJ July 1987 – Oct. 1997
Responsible for the management of all store locations, distribution center and machine shop. Duties included overseeing store managers, customer service, fleet management of up to 105 vehicles, purchasing and inventory control, and store logistics. During this time the company grew from 5 locations with $9 million annual sales to 14 locations producing over $20 million in annual revenue.
Store Manager, Mechanics Auto Parts Inc., Blackwood, NJ May 1981 - June 1987
Responsible for all store operations and sales. This location grew in volume from $2 million annual sales to over $4 million annually. Developed and trained management teams which were placed as branch and mid-level managers as company grew.
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