Dean H. Russell
**** ********* **. ************ ** 28305 910-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Objective
As you can tell by my resume I am making a drastic change in careers. I have been mentoring and training individuals for many years. My challenges over the last twenty years have led me to change paths and focus on helping others in a different way. I would very much like the opportunity to discuss my vision with you at your convenience.
Over 25 years of management expertise and resourceful insight in strategic management. Having a strong background utilizing a variety of management, recruitment, planning, leadership and marketing skills, I am certain that my skills and experience, when linked with the vision of your company, will serve to create dramatic, profitable results. Keen instincts to quickly effect change and improvement with key expertise in visualizing, designing and executing business process reengineering and relationships. Proven multi-tasking capabilities with strong ability to plan, prioritize and manage complex projects under aggressive timelines. Strong leadership talents, "team player" attitude and spirit.
Education
Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, Mi
BBA Business Administration
Peer support specialist certification February 2025
Experience
January 2020- December 2024
General manager – Daxs Deals Automotive
Responsible for running the day to day operation of the dealership.
June 2015- January 2020
General Sales Manager Fayetteville Automall
Responsible for All Variable Sales for the 4 Brand Complex.
May 2014 to June 2015
Used Car Director, Bryan Honda of Fayetteville, NC
Responsible for all used car inventory from acquisition to disposal
May 2009 - May 2014
Vice President - Asst GM Cape Fear Pro Hockey LLC
Responsible for operations of SPHL Hockey Team
Financial, Sales and Business operations, Immigration officer, and all other aspects of business and financial operations.
March 2006 - March 2009
Director of IT, Sales Manager for Bleecker Automotive Group
Fayetteville, Red Springs, Dunn NC
Responsible for all online activity and used car inventory for the five Bleecker organizations.
Developed internet sales teams and created BDC operations at all Bleecker locations.
October 1998 - March 2005
Sales Manager, Van Dyne Crotty, Fayetteville, NC
Responsible for all sales for NC and SC and managed sales team in two locations.
June 1990 - October 1998
Owner: Mattsons Arctic Cat Suzuki, Parts Express and Snowmobilers Warehouse
Marquette, MI and Bay City, MI.
Sold and Serviced Powersports Equipment and Used Cars.
Created mail order operation with sales in sixteen states.
Participated in trade shows in over thirty locations per year.