Proficient, accomplished Sales Professional seeking to apply comprehensive skill sets, history of successful business efforts and many years of experience to a rewarding new role.

  Skilled in sales, staff leadership, operations management, organizational collaboration, merchandising, inventory oversight, finance & insurance, strategic planning and marketing.

  Highly accomplished in interpersonal communication, assessment of detailed criteria and preparation of comprehensive documentation.

  Ensure provision of superior client service to generate strong repeat business.

  Adept in collaborating with diverse clientele and personnel to successfully attain program targets.

  Veteran of United States Marine Corps.

General Manager & Senior Buyer, Autobuy Corporation, Orlando, FL 2018 - Present

       Authoritatively supervise all daily operations of this prominent car-buying company with nine locations.

       Recruit & direct company personnel, ensure maximum profitability and boost company position within market.

       Expertly facilitate and negotiate purchase more than 650 vehicles each month.

Independent Wholesaler & Buyer, Orlando, FL 2016 - 2018

       Knowledgeably acquired vehicle inventory for both retail and wholesale dealers.

       Skillfully bid for vehicles at auctions and consistently secured excellent prices.

Sales Manager, AutoNation Ford, Sanford, FL 2016

       Proficiently directed all aspects of new & used car sales and ensured customer satisfaction at all times.

       Recruited, instructed, managed, professionally developed, assisted and disciplined sales personnel.

       Expertly appraised vehicles, ensured attainment of minimum profit & sales figures and closed sales.

Used Car Sales Manager & Director, Toyota of Clermont, Clermont, FL 2014 - 2015

       Effectively recruited, educated, motivated, professionally developed, assisted and promoted sales people.

       Comprehensively oversaw all online advertising, ensured accuracy of all data and communicated with clientele.

       Essential driver of superior customer service, large volumes of repeat business and high survey scores.

       Led vehicle procurement efforts, as well as purchases, reconditioning, market research and data analysis.

New Car Director, Superior Toyota, Erie, PA 2011 - 2014

       Skillfully drove exemplary volume & productivity of both Sales and Finance & Insurance Departments.

       Knowledgeably procured new vehicles for sale and expertly supervised all advertising efforts & materials.

       Hired, trained, managed, developed, disciplined, promoted and if necessary terminated sales employees.

General Sales Manager, Fuccillo Chevrolet Toyota Hyundai, Grandisland, NY 2009 - 2011

       Successfully drove Used Car sales increase of at least 50%, New Cars over 42% for New Cars and F&I 20%.

       Responsible for maximizing effectiveness of more than 32 personnel, especially in Reconditioning and Detail.

       Completely reorganized Sales and Finance & Insurance Departments to improve operations.

       Diligently implemented and drove compliance with manufacturer's rules regarding inventory.

General Sales Manager, Gary Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Erie, PA 2007 - 2009

       Comprehensively trained sales team, directed efforts of Finance Department and oversaw Used Car inventory.

       Effectively collaborated with manufacturer's representatives in matters pertaining to inventory.

       Knowledgeably oversaw offsite promotional events and sales transactions.

Have received instruction in Product Launches, Reynolds & Reynolds, ADP, vAuto, Black Book, Kelley Blue Book, Auto Trader Market Place, Carfax, Auto Check, Stock Wave, NADA, Dealer Track and Route One.

General Sales Manager, Basil Chevrolet, Fredonia, NY 2001 - 2007

Sales Person, Dave Hallman Chevrolet, Erie, PA 1995 - 2001

Owner & Operator, Austin Lock and Safe, Jamestown, NY 1986 - 1995

Squad Leader, United States Marine Corps 1982 - 1986