Project Manager/Sales Manager

Adam Burrell IV

***** ****** ***** ** ****, Texas 77449 • 346-***-**** • ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Business Analyst and Project Manager with an Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management and over 9 years of leadership in Automotive Retail Operations. Proven track record as a General Sales Manager and Internet Director, specializing in the implementation of high-visibility dealership technology and workflow optimization. Expert at bridging the gap between dealership business needs and technical requirements through Agile methodologies and stakeholder collaboration.

Saratoga Living Development • 2024 – Present

Manage project timelines, budgets, task assignments, and documentation for development and operational initiatives.

Coordinate directly with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure project goals and deliverables align with business and operational requirements.

Support vendor communication, schedule planning, and progress tracking to ensure deadlines are met.

Implement process improvements to streamline operations, reduce bottlenecks, and improve project efficiency.

Create performance reports, status updates, and risk assessments for leadership review.

Internet Director / General Sales Manager / Project Operations Lead

West Houston Hyundai / Kia of Billings / Parkway Family Mazda & Kia

2017 – 2024

Managed and led teams ranging from 10 to 30+ staff across multiple departments, ensuring alignment on daily operational tasks and project objectives.

Directed multi-phase operational initiatives including new facility opening coordination, workflow redesign, technology implementation, and digital strategy rollouts.

Developed and executed strategic plans that increased performance, reduced inefficiencies, and improved customer outcomes.

Delivered accurate daily, weekly, and monthly forecasting, staffing plans, and operational schedules to maintain business continuity.

Collaborated with executive staff, vendors, and external partners to support large-scale initiatives, process changes, or system rollouts.

Oversaw CRM optimization projects, reporting dashboards, and performance reviews that enhanced team productivity by more than 25%

Digital Marketing Account Manager Project Lead (Consultant)

Self-Employed / Various Automotive Clients – Construction Companies• 2024 – Present

Managed multiple client accounts, project requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and post-implementation reporting.

Created data-driven strategies and guided operational changes to improve customer engagement, lead flow, and revenue.

Developed and maintained long-term client relationships, ensuring transparent communication and clear expectation management.

Delivered end-to-end project oversight including planning, discovery, execution, QA, and stakeholder reporting.

Team Lead

AutoNation & Other Dealerships

2017 – 2025

Led day-to-day operations, managed team performance, and oversaw workflow coordination to support organizational goals.

Conducted needs assessments and project-related communication to improve customer experience and sales operations.

Managed reporting, documentation, inventory, scheduling, and coordination across multiple teams.

Core Skills

Project Planning & Scheduling

Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Scope Management & Requirements Gathering

Construction Workflow Support

Risk Identification & Mitigation

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

CRM & Digital Project Oversight

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

KPI Tracking & Performance Reporting

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Contract, Procurement & Documentation Control

Education

Education & Certifications

Undergraduate Certificate in Project Management DeVry University Completed: August 2025

Specialized in PMP methodologies, Agile project execution, and cross-functional team leadership.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Strayer University Expected Graduation: 2026

Concentration: Acquisition & Contract Management.

Relevant Coursework: Operations Management, Business Analytics, and Organizational Change.

Technical skills & Competencies

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Business Process Optimization.

Project Management: Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment, Backlog Grooming, and User Story Authoring.

Automotive Technology: CRM Optimization (vAuto, DealerSocket), Service Workflow Automation, and Digital Strategy Implementation.

Data & Analytics: Business Intelligence (BI), KPI Forecasting, ROI Analysis, and Executive Reporting.

Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office 365 (Expert Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Microsoft Project, and Cross-Functional Communication Tools.

REFERENCES

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