WALTER KURKOWSKI

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Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210 2nd ph 609-***-****

cpjpcr@r.postjobfree.com

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REGIONAL MANAGER--AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Automotive Consultant/Business Professional

Dynamic, competitive automotive management professional with 15 years experience in retail/wholesale automotive. Imaginative and innovative individual with proven management, sales, advertising and new business development skills. Broad-based experience with a history of significant profit, volume and customer satisfaction achievement which illustrate the ability to combine cost control, revenue growth and process improvements through effective staff training and motivation.

STRATEGIC PLANNING TEAM-BUILDING MARKET ANALYSIS

BUDGETING/FINANCE PROFITABILITY IMPROVEMENT ADVERTISING/MARKETING

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBIDMOTORS.com Regional Account Executive 2008-2011

Basking Ridge, NJ

Responsible for Dealer signups/launch of exclusive Dealer to consumer Online auction site. Spearheaded growth that led to over 6500 cars sold that reached over $100m in retail sales. Primarily focused on Eastern United States, lead growth in to Midwest and Western US.

National Vans Fleet Account Executive 2003-2008

Boston, MA

Arranged lease financing for medical transportation vehicles sold as a van conversion. Vehicles sold were Ford E series and Dodge Sprinter.Arranged vehicle demos and did trade in appraisals.

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GENERAL MOTORS Market Area Mgr. 1991-2001

Detroit, MI

Directly Responsible for overall profitability, sales and service for 75 General Motors Dealerships in assigned area. Defined and implemented long and short term objectives and regularly achieved STRETCH Objectives in wholesale and retail. Assisted with field operations in Dealership performance Evaluations and Recommendation and was responsible for monthly monitoring of goal achievements.

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Porsche Cars North America Porsche Club of America Dealer Liaison 1989-1991

Reno, NV

Represented Manufacturer at Regional Porsche Club meetings monthly or quarterly to provide correspondence on all Porsche issues from new model intro, parts shortages to technical clinics. Directed revenues to local Porsche dealers active in the club.

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EDUCATION AND RELATED CURRICULUM

Shippensburg State University, Shippensburg, PA

Bachelor of Arts in History 1980

General Motors University

Graduate 2000

*Extensive Virtual Dealership Operations Training through General Motors.

*Participant in numerous National Automobile Dealers Association seminars and events.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member of Automotive Digital Marketing Community

Member of Cape May County Chamber of Commerce

Member of Better Business Bureau of Cape May County

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