Brad Tyson
Sherrills Ford
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Cloninger Automotive Group, excelling in strategic planning and financial management. Expert in performance evaluation and relationship building, driving operational improvements that enhance team engagement and achieve key objectives. Skilled in crisis management, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Cloninger Automotive Group
Salisbury
02.2018 - 09.2025
- Directed strategic planning to align business goals with market trends.
- Oversaw financial management to ensure budget adherence and resource allocation.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to enhance partnership opportunities.
- Implemented operational improvements to streamline processes across departments.
- Led team development initiatives to enhance employee skills and engagement.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms for the group.
- Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Analyzed financial statements and forecasts to improve programs, performance and policies.
- Managed and oversaw leadership team to meet established KPIs and achieve objectives and key results.
Regional Manager
APCO HOldings/ EasyCare
Norcross
10.2000 - 01.2018
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations across multiple locations.
- Conducted regular assessments of operational processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Established goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of performance for all personnel in the region.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, customer service techniques, sales strategies.
- Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
- Analyzed regional financial data to identify areas of growth opportunities.
- Provided mentorship and coaching to staff members throughout the region as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with district managers to discuss sales performance and provide guidance on improvement tactics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chocowinity High School
Chocowinity, NC06-1988
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Social perceptiveness
Accomplishments
- APCO EasyCare National Sales MVP 2016
- NC Automobile Association Board of Directors 2022-2025
- NC Automobile Association Executive Committee 2024 Secretary/ Treasure, 2025 Vice-Chairman
Certification
- John Maxwell Certified Team Member 2024
- John Maxwell Certified Coach 2025
- Jon Gordon Certified Team Member and Coach 2025
- Private Pilot Certificate/Lisc. 2025
Timeline
President
Cloninger Automotive Group
02.2018 - 09.2025
Regional Manager
APCO HOldings/ EasyCare
10.2000 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Chocowinity High School