Management and sales in both the Automobile and Beverage industry

Robert E. Yates

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Home: 303-***-**** ǀ Cell: 720-***-**** ǀ **************@*****.***

Career Objective

Seeking a challenging new opportunity to use my skills and background to obtain a position as a manager or

Employee with a company that is in need of a mature well-grounded employee who is searching for employment that will keep me active and engaged.

Key Competencies

Operations

Leadership

Mentoring / Development

Finance, Profit & Loss

Research & Development

Inventory

Logistics

Graphic Design

Sales Management

Purchasing

Inventory

Marketing

Summary of Qualifications

With a strong background as an integral part of the successful establishment and development of multiple multimillion dollar businesses, I am seeking my next opportunity to help grow a company like yours.

Some of my key strengths include my ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and to build strong relationships that will benefit the company’s profitability. I am a numbers-driven individual who is focused on the bottom line. I have taken small companies to multi-million dollar levels.

Significant Professional Achievements (Beverage Industry)

Built Vancol Industries, Inc., from concept to $35 million annual revenue producer with EBTA of $1.8 million annually, surpassing all corporate goals and profit objectives

Assisted in Research and Development of Clearly Canadian, Kwencher and numerous energy drink beverages

Negotiated contracts with major retailers: Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, Kroger, Safeway, and others

Established Direct Store Delivery system for Colorado, Vancouver, and British Columbia which employed over 200 individuals

Significant Professional Achievements (Automobile Industry)

Built dealership group from $55 million in annual sales revenue to $750 million in annual sales over 15 years

CEO / Partial owner of second largest Subaru dealership in the world for 13 years; also the # 1 sales dealer for Hyundai for three years

Oversaw remodel of 85,000 sq. ft. building into a dealership, including Parts and Service; project was completed in 60 days for less than $100,000.

Work Experience

GM This is a Small Family owned business that requires only a few hours a week approximately 30 hours.

Company: Affordable Mobility, ERIE, COLORADO 2019 to PRESENT

GM. & PRESIDENT 2010 to September 2018

Company: Pulse Beverage, Denver, Colorado

GENERAL MANAGER 2006 to 2009

Company: Mobility Works, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Robert E. Yates

921 Marfell Street, Erie, Colorado 80516

Home: 303-***-**** ǀ Cell: 720-***-**** ǀ ******@*************.***

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Work Experience (continued)

PRES. & GENERAL SALES MANAGER 1990 to 2005

Company: Vancol Industries, Inc. / Beverage Express, Denver, Colorado

Prior to my employ at Vancol Industries, Inc., I successfully owned and managed multiple auto dealerships, gathering experience in the following franchises across multiple states:

Pontiac Honda Isuzu GMC Dodge

Volvo Saab Subaru Mazda

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

My diverse business background has afforded me the opportunity to thoroughly develop and master many skills, some of which are:

Operations: created and expanded multiple key operations functions of multiple businesses such as delivery systems, recruitment / training of staff

Logistics: strong experience in all facets of logistics including transportation, warehousing, procurement, and distribution

Finance: able to read and interpret financial statements, work closely with CPAs to assure profitability

Research and Development: assisted in the development of numerous products including Clearly Canadian beverage, Kwencher beverage, and numerous energy drinks

Inventory: responsible for ensuring all products are properly ordered and stocked

Sales Management: oversee sales relationships with major retailers to secure profitability for the company

Purchasing: guarantee all raw materials are in stock and available for production

Marketing: participated in and oversaw all facets of product marketing

Graphic Design: assisted in the development and design of packaging for multiple products

Leadership: excellent motivator; communicate all expectations; support others in reaching individual goals while fostering team environment

Negotiation: closed sales with major retailers to ensure the profitability of all sales relationships

Communication: effective written and verbal communicator when dealing with diverse personalities and backgrounds

Self-Motivated: responsible for mentoring, managing and motivating others while being able to assume responsibilities and tasks without direction from others

Relationship Building: adept at building immediate rapport and maintaining long term relationships with manufacturers and suppliers

Education & Training

Business

Highland Park College

General Motors Dealer Management School

Held at Oglethorpe University

United States Air Force Personnel Management and Language School, Honorable Discharge

Have accrued enough College Credits to apply for Assoc. Degree in Business Management

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