Manager General

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PATRICK A. THOMAS

FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY

People / Passion / Process / Product / Profit

Excellent knowledge and understanding of all departments. The ability to put the right people in the right position, with a strong emphasis on training for maximum productivity and efficiency. Very strong motivational skills. High energy. Very positive ‘can do’ attitude. Focused on a daily basis to achieve maximum sales in all departments, while maintaining strong CSI and profitability. Functions well in hectic and pressure situations. Fosters a strong working relationship with factory personnel. Always striving to have the highest integrity and professionalism.

EMPLOYMENT

2006 -2013 General Manager Fladeboe Honda Volkswagen. Irvine Ca.

From 2006 to 2013 held position of General Manager

Continued to support and develop personnel in all departments.

Major focus on Fixed Operations ensuring continued growth.

Worked closely with Dealer Principal on complete restructure of all departments.

Developed a E-Commerce department focusing on digital marketing

1997 – 2006 General Manager, Santa Monica Lincoln Mercury, Mazda, Subaru. Santa Monica Ca.

Recruited to improve sales and profitability of the store

Increased Fixed Gross Profit by 35%

Increased vehicle sales from 60 to 170 per month

Improved monthly vehicle gross profit from 120k to 375k per month

Achieved profitability each and every month

Earned President’s Award (Customer Satisfaction)

1995 – 1997 Fixed Operation Director/Interim General Manager Walden Automotive Group Minneapolis, MN

Responsible for overseeing ten ‘New Vehicle’ Dealerships, Franchises included Ford, Dodge Chrysler Plymouth Jeep, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Lincoln Mercury, BMW, and Mercedes.

Established a group forum with all department heads, which met monthly to review forecasts and new strategies

Assumed General Manager Position as needed to oversee two dealerships averaging over 600 vehicle sales. Also supervised all remodeling of facilities.

1993 – 1995 General Manager Ken Garff Ford/ Mitsubishi Salt Lake City, UT

Achieved number one in retail car and truck sales in the State

Improved fixed operations from 76% to 92% absorption

Increased wholesale parts from 400k to 1 million per month

Increased profitability over 100% from previous years

Supervised construction of 50,000 square foot service and parts facility expansion, with exclusive responsibility for all construction phases

Retailed over 400 hundred New Vehicles per month.

EDUCATION

Central High School Grand Forks ND

TRAINING

G. M. Man Power Courses

G. M. Executive Management

Mike Nichols Parts Management

Tom Stukers Telephone Techniques

Toyota Dealer Council (Mid-West region)

Numerous courses throughout the years of my professional career

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Lincoln Mercury Presidents Award

Chevrolet League of Dealers

Chevrolet Truck Hall of Fame

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