Experience

AWIN Group of Dealerships

• Canada
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • 2006 - Present

  Consistently one of the top performing Volvo Retailers in Canada both New, Pre-Owned and CSI. Create sales department business plan, budgets and forecasts. Plan advertising, acquire vehicles, co-ordinate reconditioning and wholesaling activities. Supervise the Sales and F&I Office operations, motivate and assist sales team.

• General Sales Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  A brand new dealership opening for the group, an experienced Sales Manager was essential. I was asked to take the position of GSM to successfully launch this new point. I was responsible for establishing the sales business plan, inventory levels and mix, hiring and training a complete sales department staff, as well as the daily operation of the sales department.

• General Sales Manager / General Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  Monitored all sales, follow-up, and training processes. Created annual business plan for all departments. Monitored the daily operation of all departments within the dealership as well as manufacturer targets. Reviewed the monthly financial statements before being finalized and submitted to the manufacturer. Co-ordinated regular meetings with the managers of each department to guide the dealership progress towards its goals.

• Sales Manager

  • 2001 - 2003

  Always exceeded manufacturer and internal sales and profit goals while maintaining Top 10% CSI scores in the country. Within 2 years was transferred to a more senior position at Volvo Unionville.



The Aaron's Company, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Franchise/Dealer Principal

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2014

  Opened a new location in Toronto of a this Franchised 'Lease-to-Own' business as an investment. 'Leasing Cars, Leasing Furniture, same business, different product I thought'. Did everything from the ground up, found a location, did all the leaseholds, hired and trained a complete staff including a General Manager, prepared complete business plan and budget, negotiated inventory/floor plan financing with the banks, etc. Operated the store for 3+ years while still working full-time at AWIN. Sold the business to another Franchisee because I didn't have a passion for it...I'm a car person, not a furniture person. Show less



York Volkswagen

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Sales Manager

  • 2006 - 2006

  I briefly left AWIN with the understanding that there would be potential for future expansion and equity involvement. It quickly became evident that management styles were not compatible. I briefly left AWIN with the understanding that there would be potential for future expansion and equity involvement. It quickly became evident that management styles were not compatible.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Sales Manager

  • 1990 - 2001

  Annual Volume: 700N / 300U. Various positions including F&I Manager, Fleet Manager, Leasing Manager, Sales Manager up to General Sales Manager for the last 5 years with the company. In 2000, Ford amalgamated the Ford and Lincoln dealers in certain market points. McArthur Ford closed and Markville Lincoln assumed the market point. I received many awards from Ford including Sales Peak-Performer and Master Certified Sales Manager. Annual Volume: 700N / 300U. Various positions including F&I Manager, Fleet Manager, Leasing Manager, Sales Manager up to General Sales Manager for the last 5 years with the company. In 2000, Ford amalgamated the Ford and Lincoln dealers in certain market points. McArthur Ford closed and Markville Lincoln assumed the market point. I received many awards from Ford including Sales Peak-Performer and Master Certified Sales Manager.