John Woodard Resume

Location:

Salary:

65,000

Posted:

January 23, 2008

JOHN C. WOODARD, JR.

League City, TX 77573

EXPERIENCE

Carmax Houston, TX and Tucson, AZ

Operations Manager 2002 to 2007

• Managed the Operations Department by hiring, training and developing employees and new managers.

• Managed a team that consisted of 75 associates and 7 department managers.

• Increased the productivity of the Service Department staff while increasing the retail service budget by 40% in a 6 month time frame.

• Instrumental in the development, attendance and instruction of off-site workshops.

• Managed the hiring process for Technicians for the entire region.

Carmax Houston, TX

Service Manager 2001 to 2002

• Managed a 5 member team on the service drive, driven by a 30 member technician team.

• Managed the entire production process, inventory associates, porters, painters and detailers.

• Managed the Shop Supervisor, Cosmetics Supervisor and all Managers in Training.

• Developed the training process for Technicians and Service Consultants.

• Exceeded retail budgets monthly.

Carmax Houston, TX

Buyer 1997 to 2001

• Traveled nationally to various auto auctions to purchase vehicles that would then be made sellable at Carmax locations nationwide.

• Purchased vehicles through the appraisal lane.

• Assisted in developing and operating Carmax’s first on-site auction.

• Managed the pricing and merchandising of all vehicles sold on the front lot.

• Built and maintained relationship with wholesale vendors, along with other dealerships.

EDUCATION

Alvin Junior College Alvin, TX

Police Academy 1997

College of The Mainland Texas City, TX

Process Technology (PTEC) Certified 1995

Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX

Criminal Justice Major 1992 – 1994

Clear Creek High School League City, TX