Daniel W Cave

405-***-****

**** ****** **. ******* **. 73020

adwclw@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I have 25 years of experience, including positions such as; Operations Manager, Owner Operator, Outside Sales, and General Sales Manager. These positions were held in industries including; Construction, Special Trade Contractors, and Automotive Dealers.

My skills and experiences include Financial Statements, Pricing, Recruiting, Sales Management, Fleet Management, and Inventory Management.

Experience

Bob Howard Toyota 2022- Present

Used Car Manager

Directed sales activities. Assigned and supervised sales staff work. Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. Directed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplinary action. Directed the focus of sales efforts based on customer preferences. Planned advertising services. Ensured information accuracy by consulting with management. Advised and conferred with potential customers and current customers. Assertively and directly sold to customers. Made business trips as required. Scale of my total sales area: Sales area was at three different stores located within a twenty-five mile radius.

Lander’s CDJR of Norman 2017-2022

General Sales Manager

Directed sales activities. Assigned and supervised sales staff work. Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. Directed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplinary action. Directed the focus of sales efforts based on customer preferences. Planned advertising services. Ensured information accuracy by consulting with management. Advised and conferred with potential customers and current customers. Assertively and directly sold to customers. Made business trips as required. Scale of my total sales area: Sales area was at three different stores located within a twenty-five mile radius. My accomplishments include; doubled retail unit in less than ninety days. Went over three years without lost time accident or recordable accident. Stores were always top five in sales and profitability.

Reynold’s Ford Of Norman 2015-2017

Sales Manager

Directed sales activities. Assigned and supervised sales staff work. Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. Directed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplinary action. Directed the focus of sales efforts based on customer preferences. Planned advertising services. Ensured information accuracy by consulting with management. Advised and conferred with potential customers and current customers. Assertively and directly sold to customers. Made business trips as required. Scale of my total sales area: Sales area was at three different stores located within a twenty-five mile radius. My accomplishments include; doubled retail unit in less than ninety days. Went over three years without lost time accident or recordable accident.

Light Tower Rentals, Canadian, TX and Norman, OK 2013-2015

Outside Sales

Developing and maintaining relationships with current and new customers. Assessing customer needs and providing solutions. Approval of tickets, getting signatures and collections on delinquent accounts. My accomplishes include; Taking assigned area and quadrupling sales in a six month period.

Select Energy, Elk City, OK 2011-2013

Operations Manager

Directed operations of a company. Oversaw service-providing activities. Supervised distribution activities such as planning truck routes and determining shipping methods. Directed pricing and sales activities. Reviewed sales reports and financial statements. Measured productivity and cost efficiency. Managed staff schedules and work assignments. Conducted staff performance evaluations. Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline. Interacted directly and productively with customers. Selected and procured goods for resale. My accomplishments include; exceeded expectations in customer satisfaction, maintaining a relationship with the customers while providing the best service. Maintained no lost time or recordable accidents for 392 consecutive days.

Fat Boys Auto Sales, Oklahoma City, OK 2009-2011

Owner Operator

Owned a small business. Directed operations of a company. Oversaw service-providing activities. Directed pricing and sales activities. Reviewed sales reports and financial statements. Cooperated on all levels to develop effective internal procedures. Maintained smooth daily operations. Engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation and discipline. Set prices and credit terms. Interacted directly and productively with customers. Selected and procured goods for resale. Represented management in purchase negotiations.

Group1 Automotive, Oklahoma City, OK 2004-2009

General Sales Manager

Directed sales activities. Assigned and supervised sales staff work. Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service. Directed personnel duties such as recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplinary action. Directed the focus of sales efforts based on customer preferences. Planned advertising services. Ensured information accuracy by consulting with management. Advised and conferred with potential customers and current customers. Assertively and directly sold to customers. Made business trips as required. Scale of my total sales area: Sales area was at three different stores located within a twenty-five mile radius. My accomplishments include; doubled retail unit in less than ninety days. Went over three years without lost time accident or recordable accident. Names sales manager of the month numerous times and Sales manager of the year twice. Stores were always top five in sales and profitability.

Hudiburg Chevrolet, Midwest City, OK 2001-2004

Finance Director

Directed financial activities and workers in a department. Directed financial activities for a credit department. Maintained knowledge of all branch operations, such as company policy and company procedure. Built and maintained customer relationships. Worked directly with individual customers. Enhanced sales and service at the branch. Provided assistance with customer problems. Studied, evaluated, and processed loan applications. Oversaw flow of non-cash financial instruments, such as loans and rate agreements. Promoted and sold financial products. Made improvements to the branch including; Streamlines timeliness of transaction process. My accomplishments include; Went from last in PRU to first in PRU in the first month that I took over the department. Made the five million dollar club with three different banks on a consistent basis.

Licenses

Oklahoma, Class A/CDL, Air Brakes

Certifications

Certificate: HSSE Orientation, BP, 2011; Oklahoma

Certificate: Hydrogen Awareness (H2S Gas), Select Energy, 2011; Oklahoma

Certificate: Shell Contractor Orientation, Select Energy, 2011; Oklahoma

Certificate: Forklift Certification, Select Energy, 2012; Oklahoma

Certificate: Basic Plus CPR/First Aid, Medic first Aid, 2011; Oklahoma

Certificate: PEC, PEC Premier, 2011; Oklahoma

Certificate: Medical Card, Medical Officer, 2011; Oklahoma

Skills

Cost Efficiency, Financial Statements, Pricing, Sales, Sales Reports, Shipping Methods, Advertising Services, Recruiting, Sales Management, Supervisory Skills, Safety, first aid and forklift.

Languages

English

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