PETER MEARS
General Manager
Jonesborough, TN
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General Manager/General Sales Manager
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing to relocate anywhere
Work Experience
President/Consultant
Automotive Solutions - Tulsa, OK
January 2001 to Present
Consult with Dealers on staffing, recruiting, training. Halo institute processes and steps to maintain those processes. Facilitate Finance department and make sure they are compliant. Train staff including management and recommend changes.
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Sales Director
Acura - Tulsa, OK
November 2016 to June 2020
General Manager
Nissan/Hyundai of Tulsa - Tulsa, OK
August 2015 to September 2016
Left because they sold the store
General Manager
Hyundai, Volvo, Buick - Billings, MT
August 2012 to August 2015
moved for ownership in another dealership
General Manager
Toyota/Chrysler - Grand Forks, ND
September 2009 to August 2012
moved to assist family
GSM/finance director
Sonic Automotive, Inc. - Tulsa, OK
September 2003 to September 2009
Director of Finance Department
Responsible for maintaining contractual integrity and institutional banking relationships, protecting the assets of the Company, upholding State and Federal Lending Laws in all aspects of dealership interactions. Contract negotiations with different banking institutions
Conduct independent evaluation of eligibility based on credit risk, compliance, mandatory underwriter requirements and priority of customer funding, CIT-currently less than 4.1 days
Finance Director
Nelson Mazda - Tulsa, OK
November 1999 to September 2003
Directed F & I operations with accountability for building relationships with banking and financial institutions, managing office operations, and using sales strategies to sell finance, warranty and insurance products. National Mazda Excellence Award Winner.
Sales
GSM/Finance-Chrysler/Mazda-Montana
February 1989 to November 1999
representatives along with support personnel. Accountable for evaluation and purchasing of vehicles both New and Used. Recruited and trained sales force. Implemented sales strategies for sales force. Supervised Finance department. Worked with Sales desk both New and Used, negotiated sales, built relationships between Sales team and Service/Parts team.
Education
update "marketing & accounting" to "Marketing And Accounting"
BA in Marketing & Accounting
Northern Montana College
1977 to 1981
Skills
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Trained and skilled with ADP, Reynolds and Reynolds, Arkona, Dealer Socket, V-Auto, Vinsolutions and other dealer operations
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10+ years
training
budget
Marketing
Powerpoint
retail sales
Strategic Planning
Word
Underwriting
Sales Management
Business Development
Account Management
Budgeting
Business Development
CRM Software
Financial Report Writing
Sales Management
Underwriting
Forecasting
Pricing
Branding
Management
Public Relations
Product Development
Negotiation
Human Resources
Team Management
General Ledger Accounting
Recruiting
Market Research
Digital Marketing
Research
Computer Networking
Digital Marketing
Event Planning
General Ledger Accounting
Market Research
Merchandising
Recruiting
Research
Analytics
Content Development
E-Commerce
Email Marketing
Journal Entries
Payroll
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Google Analytics
Certifications / Licenses
AFIB Certified
Present
Driver's License
Assessments
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence - Highly Proficient
August 2021
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Management fit - Proficient
May 2021
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Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence - Expert
December 2020
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Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees - Proficient
December 2020
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Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution - Familiar
June 2020
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Search Engine Optimization - Completed
May 2020
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Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence - Highly Proficient
April 2020
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General Manager (Hospitality) - Proficient
April 2020
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Sales: Influence & Negotiation - Expert
April 2020
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Emotional Competence - Proficient
March 2020
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Management & Leadership Skills: Planning & Execution - Highly Proficient
March 2020
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Customer Focus & Orientation - Highly Proficient
February 2020
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Project Management Skills: Time Management - Familiar
February 2020
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Supervisory Skills: Interpersonal Skills - Proficient
February 2020
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General Management Skills - Proficient
December 2019
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Management & Leadership Skills: Impact & Influence - Highly Proficient
July 2019
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Supervisory Skills: Directing Others - Highly Proficient