Kevin Lambert
General Manager at Ardmore Nissan- Claim this Profile
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Robert Swartz
I was the Dealer Principal/ Owner Operator of three Saturn stores and also owned a consulting company. While working as a consultant I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kevin. I found Kevin to be extremely hard working and honest. He had the respect of both his team and customers.I highly recommend Kevin,
Chuck Scalies
Kevin is a true Automotive professional who possess all the key elements of a leader. In the past and present it has been a true pleasure to work with Kevin. I have been a supplier to Kevin for the past 15 years. During my time spent with Kevin I have learned much from him and had the chance to develop my personal knowledge from his shared experiences. From my observations and interactions he is HIGHLY respected by his dealers, staff and vendors PAST AND PRESENT within the automotive industry. Kevin has done a remarkable job leading and growing multiple dealership sales, CSI and NET profitability. Kevin would be a great addition to any organization as he has all the goods and delivers! Kevin is extremely client-focused and is committed to developing the best possible solution to meet the client's needs. I have enjoyed working with Kevin over the years and recommend him highly. Chuck Scalies 877-637-1212
Robert Swartz
I was the Dealer Principal/ Owner Operator of three Saturn stores and also owned a consulting company. While working as a consultant I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kevin. I found Kevin to be extremely hard working and honest. He had the respect of both his team and customers.I highly recommend Kevin,
Chuck Scalies
Kevin is a true Automotive professional who possess all the key elements of a leader. In the past and present it has been a true pleasure to work with Kevin. I have been a supplier to Kevin for the past 15 years. During my time spent with Kevin I have learned much from him and had the chance to develop my personal knowledge from his shared experiences. From my observations and interactions he is HIGHLY respected by his dealers, staff and vendors PAST AND PRESENT within the automotive industry. Kevin has done a remarkable job leading and growing multiple dealership sales, CSI and NET profitability. Kevin would be a great addition to any organization as he has all the goods and delivers! Kevin is extremely client-focused and is committed to developing the best possible solution to meet the client's needs. I have enjoyed working with Kevin over the years and recommend him highly. Chuck Scalies 877-637-1212
Robert Swartz
I was the Dealer Principal/ Owner Operator of three Saturn stores and also owned a consulting company. While working as a consultant I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kevin. I found Kevin to be extremely hard working and honest. He had the respect of both his team and customers.I highly recommend Kevin,
Chuck Scalies
Kevin is a true Automotive professional who possess all the key elements of a leader. In the past and present it has been a true pleasure to work with Kevin. I have been a supplier to Kevin for the past 15 years. During my time spent with Kevin I have learned much from him and had the chance to develop my personal knowledge from his shared experiences. From my observations and interactions he is HIGHLY respected by his dealers, staff and vendors PAST AND PRESENT within the automotive industry. Kevin has done a remarkable job leading and growing multiple dealership sales, CSI and NET profitability. Kevin would be a great addition to any organization as he has all the goods and delivers! Kevin is extremely client-focused and is committed to developing the best possible solution to meet the client's needs. I have enjoyed working with Kevin over the years and recommend him highly. Chuck Scalies 877-637-1212
Robert Swartz
I was the Dealer Principal/ Owner Operator of three Saturn stores and also owned a consulting company. While working as a consultant I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kevin. I found Kevin to be extremely hard working and honest. He had the respect of both his team and customers.I highly recommend Kevin,
Chuck Scalies
Kevin is a true Automotive professional who possess all the key elements of a leader. In the past and present it has been a true pleasure to work with Kevin. I have been a supplier to Kevin for the past 15 years. During my time spent with Kevin I have learned much from him and had the chance to develop my personal knowledge from his shared experiences. From my observations and interactions he is HIGHLY respected by his dealers, staff and vendors PAST AND PRESENT within the automotive industry. Kevin has done a remarkable job leading and growing multiple dealership sales, CSI and NET profitability. Kevin would be a great addition to any organization as he has all the goods and delivers! Kevin is extremely client-focused and is committed to developing the best possible solution to meet the client's needs. I have enjoyed working with Kevin over the years and recommend him highly. Chuck Scalies 877-637-1212
Credentials
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Staff NCO Academy
USMC -
Terrorism Counteraction
USMC -
United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor
USMC
Experience
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Ardmore Nissan
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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May 2009 - Present
Ensures the profitability of the entire dealership by selling vehicles, controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction. Duties include planning, motivating and coordinating the dealership's management through leadership and solid business practices. Hiring all management positions, completing performance evaluations regularly and developing short and long-term goals for each department manager. Planning and developing short and long-term goals and objectives annually. Effectively communicating with the comptroller/office manager on a weekly basis to review departmental forecasts and ensure consistency with annual projections. Paying close attention to daily operations, recommending and creating improved courses of action where necessary. Explaining the policies and procedures of the dealership to all employees and following up with employees to ensure that these issues are understood and followed. Providing dealership management with weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership. Overseeing the monthly financial statement to ensure it is complete, accurate and submitted on time to the management/dealership owners. Coordinating with the business/administrative office to ensure that records and analyses are correctly maintained. Creating a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel and maintaining these relationships. Coordinating regular meetings with the managers of each department to ensure their profitability and efficiency. Overseeing the hiring and training of all department managers. Maintaining an enthusiastic attitude to build positive employee attitudes and morale. Overseeing and maintaining compensation plans for all employees. Creating cost-effective advertising programs and merchandising strategies for the dealership. Focusing on any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify and taking the necessary steps to resolve these complaints. Show less
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General Manager
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Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
Ensured the profitability of the entire dealership by selling vehicles, controlling expenses and maintaining customer satisfaction. Duties of the general manager include planning, motivating and coordinating the dealership's management through leadership and solid business practices. - Participated in the buy/sell of the Nissan Franchise. - Responsible for the planning and execution of construction of dealership under the NREDI plan. - Ensured the smooth transition of the dealership from a Mitsubishi Franchise to the Nissan Franchise. - Facilitated the move of the Mitsubishi Franchise to another location. Show less
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Education
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1984 - 1986
National University
AA, Business Management
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