Jeffrey L. Woodward

**** ******** ** ** *******, Iowa 50009

701-***-**** ad3xcy@r.postjobfree.com

General Manager & Dealership Partner

Financial Directorship District Representative Automotive Management

Highly skilled General Manager, Finance and Sales Manager with over 35 years’ experience in the automotive industry, delivering consistent and unparalleled results across the board. Able to manage, supervise and ensure the efficient running of all operations within an automotive dealership. Consistent record of improving and elevating the reputation and success of a dealership. Deftly monitor records, contracts and all sales while leading financial and departmental meetings. Experienced and resourceful in marketing and advertising.

General Management

Financial Directing

Record-keeping

Business Operations

Financial statement mg.

Sales Management

Accounting

Technical Monitoring

Product Management

QuickBooks Software

Strategic Marketing

Recruitment

Administrative Services

Startup operations

Fixed Operations

Professional Experience

JKW Foods INC, Altoona IA

Owner - President, August 2023 – Present

● Purchased a Franchise Out of Florida

● Developed All new Policy and Procedures, for Complete Restaurant.

● Developed all training manuals and Operations Manuals.

● Ground up opening operations and training.

● Order and Managed all Supplies and inventory for startup.

● Took on Full General Construction and Build out, Managed Lease and full Startup Operations.

DEERY BROTHERS OF WAUKEE, Des Moines, IA

General Manager, December 2019 – July 2023

●Help Start a New Dealership from the ground up. Brand new store.

●Developed All new Policy and Procedures, for Complete store.

●Took store in the first six months to number three in the state, and then to number 2 in the state after 8 months.

●Top ten placement in the Midwest region for FCA in first year.

●Order and Managed all Allocation monthly, Managed reporting and all Rebate submission and collection.

●Trained all Management staff, Sales, and Finance Staff. Running perfect OS+ connection and Excellent SSI achievement. Became JD Power Customer First Store in First year.

CLEMONS AUTO GROUP, Des Moines, IA

Director of Operation, December 2016 - December 2019

●General Manager - Director of Operations for two stores, focusing on streamlining sales, service, parts, and all office operations.

●Headed all advertising; digital and visual.

●Monitored and tracked variable and fixed operations gross and net profits.

●Supervised financial transactions and tracked contracts and rebates.

●Lead weekly strategy meetings for the heads of all departments.

VOLKSWAGEN, Orange, CA

General Manager, December 2015 - December 2016

Direct and improve operations for this high-traffic automotive dealer; focus on streamlining sales, service, and parts departments while managing daily office functions.

Lead weekly strategy meetings for the heads of all departments.

Establish and streamline goals for increased profitability and recruitment in all departments.

Monitor CIT reports and Service Technician efficiency; track all warranty receivables.

Elevated the dealership from 10th to 4th place in the region in just 5 months.

Re-established RSE with VW and raised CSI to above national and regional scores.

CARDINALEWAY VW, Corona, CA

General Manager, March 2015 – December 2015

Ensured strict adherence to all company policies and procedures.

Monitored and tracked variable and fixed operations’ gross and net profits.

Responsible for recruitment and training of new employees.

Supervised financial transactions and tracked contracts and rebates.

Promoted and oversaw Customer Relations Management to maximize internet presence and results.

GURLEY LEEP AUTO GROUP, Davenport, IA

General Manager of Lujack Nissan, September 2014 – March 2015

Responsible for the set-up of a successful dealership from scratch.

Hired and trained all new employees.

Supervised and ensured efficient operations of sales, finances, services, parts, and general office.

Monitored wholesale and auction sales.

Organized marketing and advertising strategies for the dealership.

LITHIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, Grand Forks, ND

General Sales Manager & Training General Manager, June 2014 – September 2014

Oversaw all sales and purchases of used and new cars.

Supervised all front-of-house operations including finance, recruitment, and training.

Tracked contracts in transit.

Ensured the increase and retaining of CSI for variable and fixed operations.

PETE HARKNESS AUTO GROUP, Centerville, IA

General Manager and Partner, October 2004 – June 2014

Supervised all front-of-house operations including finance, recruitment, and training.

Tracked contracts in transit.

Ensured the increase and retaining of CSI for variable and fixed operations.

VAN TUYL GROUP, INC., Sanford, FL

General Manager and General Sales Manager, March 2001 – March 2002

Operated 3rd largest Toyota dealership in the country whilst building a new, $18 million store.

Managed the sales and finance team, streamlining the delivery of over 450 units a month.

Oversaw used car facility, delivering over 250 units a month.

Supervised a financial team of 5 plus one director.

VAN TUYL GROUP, INC., Lincoln, NE

General Manager and General Sales Manager, March 2000 – March 2001

Responsible for 5 separate franchised stores and all used-car sales.

Built and opened a multimillion-dollar facility.

Managed and oversaw all sales, deals and rebates.

Hired and trained all finance and sales staff.

GREAT LAKES FORD, Muskegon, MI

Salesman and Sales Manager, Finance Manager, March 1990 – March 2000

Achieved six Salesman of the Year awards.

Promoted to Sales Manager and Assistant Finance Manager.

Responsible for ordering new cars and purchasing used cars.

Assisted in recruitment and training of new salespeople.

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