Sales Manager
Resume:
David A. Gauvey
Spring Hill, Fl 34609
Cell Phone 727/698-1538
acsdzz@r.postjobfree.com
Dear
The attached resume is submitted for your consideration for a position within your company to effectively utilize my 23 years of success in the Automotive Industry as an Automotive Sales and Leasing consultant, Sales Manager, Remarketing Manager, Reconditioning Specialist, Assistant Body Shop Manager and Managing Supervisor of Towing/Recovery Operations.
I believe I bring a unique combination of energy, knowledge and experience in fulfilling the position requirements of the automotive remarketing industry.
A personal meeting with you would be appreciated so that I may further discuss my qualifications and how I might contribute to the achievement of your company’s goals and objectives.
Thank you for your attention, I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours truly,
David A. Gauvey
David A. Gauvey
13009 Oneida St.
Spring Hill, Florida 34609
727/698-1538
Professional Experience: 2013-2015
Jarrett Ford of Dade City
Retail Sales of New and Used Vehicles. Small Ford store with usually 6 sales associates. Part of a 5 store group in Central Florida
Internet Sales Manager 2004 - 2013
Autoway Ford, Lincoln Mercury
Areas of responsibility: Retail sales of new and used cars sold on the internet, disposition of leads, sales calls, delivery. Desking Deals, managing sales staff, handling all the dealer trades with the closest 300 Ford and Lincoln sores in the Southeastern United States.
Inventory Remarketing Manager 2002 - 2003
Arcadia Financial, Trans South,
CitiCapitol, and Auto One
Areas of responsibility: Liquidation of repossessed vehicles at auto auction, marketing and audits, Pre-sale inspection of vehicles, including repair cost oversight, representation of company vehicles/assets on the sales block, post sale reporting, and evaluations/recommendations of auction performance.
Reconditioning Specialist 1998 - 2002
Arcadia Financial, Trans South,
CitiCapitol, and Auto One
Areas of responsibility: Reconditioning oversight for 10 automotive auction sites. Approved all vehicle-reconditioning estimates on bank repossession’s, fleet cars/trucks for liquidation. Responsible for the development and implementation of a used vehicle certification program used to increase recovery percentages and increased revenue per vehicle. Responsible for negotiating,with vendors on a national basis for specific cost savings. Instituted programs with Interstate Batteries,Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, LKQ used parts,American Eagle Aftermarket parts versus high cost OEM parts. Created repair order e-forms for more effecient repair authorizations. Many of which are used in some form today.
Developed and implemented an evaluation/grading system used for the purpose of measuring auction performance. Trained and certified company associates and auction personnel on the program guidelines. Responsible for throughput/liquidation of approximately 29,000 vehicles during the year 2001, this equates to 2200-2500 per month, or 50-60 % of the total inventory.
Assistant Body Shop Manager 1993 –1998
Pinellas Auto Body
Clearwater, Fl
Responsibilities: Hiring, training, and motivating a team of 8 wrecker drivers. Managing daily scheduling/operations for 13 service vehicles and an all lines automotive repair shop. Effectively managed and negotiated accident damage claims with national insurance firms. Managed National auto club accounts servicing 35,000 vehicles per year. (AAA, Cross Country Motor Club and Allstate) Provided computerized damage estimating for National Insurance carriers and retail consumers.
Turn Back Coordinator 1993 –1996
Pinellas Auto – Rental Division
Clearwater, Fl
Coordinated all repairs needed to comply with manufacturers turn back guidelines.
Provided computerized damage estimating (CCC estimating) for 800-car rental fleet.
Education/Certifications
2015 Currently Master Certified as a Ford Sales Associate as well as Sales Manager
2004: Certified Ford Sales Consultant,Certified Internet Sales Consultant,
1974: Graduate Woodham High School, Pensacola, FL
1974: George Stone Vocational Technical Institute - Drafting & Design, Pensacola, FL
1975: U.S. Army Transportation School - CH 47 helicopter repair, Ft. Rucker, AL
1981: University of Texas – Directed studies in Night Vision Technology, El Paso, TX
1995: Ross Kinman training on light/heavy duty towing, Tampa, FL
1995: Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida – Certifications received, Tampa, FL
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, AS400 computer systems, and Auto IMS.
Ford Compass System
References available upon request. David A. Gauvey
13009 Oneida St.
Spring Hill, Florida 34609
727/698-1538
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