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Tell Us About You/Your Company or What Type of Work You Do if Seeking Employment: I am a sales professional from the automotive industry with 20+ years of Regional and District managerial experience in sales, financial analysis, business development, business management and strategic planning in working with franchised dealers.

Post Your Resume (Remove Your Home Address, Phone and all Personal Information ie. SSN, DOB, DL#****Failure to Comply will result in your account being banned! This is not a site for commercial advertising. If you are not looking for employment you need to be a Sponsor. Click on the Advertising Tab for more information!) Protect Your Privacy and DO NOT POST YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR HOME ADDRESS. YOUR RESUME WILL POST TO THE INTERNET - DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR RESUME THAT YOU DO NOT WANT OTHERS TO SEE!: Business manager known for increasing overall bottom line and operational profit. Recognized leadership skills, in regional and field business management, business development, co-op marketing implementation, strategic planning, and financial analysis of business operations.

Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel; Lotus Notes; Internet Explorer; R.L. Polk software (Automotive Registration Data); Urban Science Software (Automotive Market Performance Data); JD Power software (Automotive Sales and Service Satisfaction Data) and all search engines.

Selected Accomplishments

Business Development – Was a lead contact to planned and future markets for expansion at Mitsubishi. Canvassed those markets to secure future franchise candidates through interviewing, operational analysis and business plans submitted. Presented best candidates to Regional and Corporate staff for franchise approval. Responsible for the presentation and approval of 25 dealers to represent Mitsubishi in various markets in the western half of the United States.
Processes Improvement - Designed and led profit improvement initiatives and sales processes that Increased sales volume 35%, 2007 (3506 units) versus 2006 (2280 units), through targeted marketing and dealership training. Elevated District to largest volume major metropolitan market in United States.

Experience

American Suzuki Motor Corporation (Automotive Division) 2006-2009
District Sales Manager Marietta,GA
Accountable for maximizing district retail sales, vehicle production, performance, revenue and the development of strategies and tactics supporting established targets in the district, including 15 dealerships.

Small Business Administration 2005-2006
Disaster Reserves Loan Specialist Ft. Worth, TX
Processed residential and business disaster loan applications by applying standards, and accepted financial and credit analysis techniques. Assisted loan applicants, seeking funds for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of disaster-damaged property to offset economic injury which resulted from a physical disaster.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 1982-2004
District Parts and Service Manager Dallas,TX
Accountable for maximizing district service, accessory and parts sales, revenue, customer satisfaction, and development of strategies to support established district targets that included 17 dealerships.

Regional Business Management Manager
Accountable for accurate and timely submission of dealership’s financial statements. Conducted financial statement evaluation training to District Managers, on an as required basis.

Regional Franchise Development Manager/Regional Market Representation Manager
Accountable for optimal site location, dealer candidate selection, and sales and service agreement development in the 12 state Southwest Region: Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

District Sales Manager
Accountable for maximizing district retail sales, vehicle production, performance, revenue, development of strategies and tactics supporting established targets in the district, including 12 dealerships.

Education

University of Detroit, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration