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Richard Lee

Newport

Summary

Seasoned salesman/manager with more than 25 years of experience in the fast-paced automotive industry. I exhibit excellent teaching and leadership skills. I have an extensive track record of achieving exceptional results in sales and training.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Of Operations

Eastern Carolina Nissan
10.2022 - Current
  • I oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • I oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.

Advisor and Dispatch

Sanders Ford
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • My main duties were sales and customer relations
  • I had relations with parts knowledge as well as a mechanical background with managerial skill sets
  • Skilled and knowledge of diffusing situations as well as keeping high morale to other employees
  • I was always punctual and forthcoming with information to help in other avenues of service.

Advisor

Lookout Ford
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • My main duties were sales and customer relations
  • I had relations with parts knowledge as well as a mechanical background with managerial skill sets
  • Skilled and knowledge of diffusing situations as well as keeping high morale to other employees
  • I was always punctual and forthcoming with information to help in other avenues of service.

Service Advisor

Kurtis Chevrolet
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Working for a dealership was truly a different experience than what I had been used to
  • The computer programs as well as the parts for my craft were definitely tested
  • My knowledge base however showed through in this field keeping always on top of my agenda
  • I've dealt with history's and keeping up with people's vehicles making sure that all was maintained and in good working order
  • I worked closely with the technicians to ensure that the after mentioned stayed true
  • Vehicles were done properly and on time as promised, after all my word is binding to a customer.

Manager

Mr. Tire Auto Service Center
09.2001 - 11.2017
  • I had started at Colony tire that was switched over to Mr
  • Tire and moved my way up to manager by showing my leadership skills and knowledge of my associates and products
  • The experience I had made with the company and wisdom I acquired led many people to love and trust me with their vehicles
  • With that being said it created a customer base and following for me
  • The services I offered were true to form and always done efficiently and correctly.

Instructor (part-time)

Carteret Community College
08.2007 - Current
  • I am proud to say that I was chosen to be an instructor at our local community college
  • My skills as a salesman, leader, and teacher showed through that the Vice President of the college came to me and offered an instructor job to me
  • My job as an instructor pits me against all kinds of challenges from assigning students and organizing paperwork, money and being on time
  • My classes that I teach are Auto Safety, OBD emissions, Flag escort and fork lift certifications
  • This has enabled me to open other avenues such as being an advisor to the board as well.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician -

Guilford Technical Community College
Greensboro
06.1989

High School Diploma -

Walter Hines Page High School
Greensboro
06.1987

Skills

  • Sales abilities
  • Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Human Resources
  • Decision Making
  • Instructing
  • Time Management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Director Of Operations

Eastern Carolina Nissan
10.2022 - Current

Advisor and Dispatch

Sanders Ford
06.2021 - 10.2022

Advisor

Lookout Ford
08.2019 - 05.2021

Service Advisor

Kurtis Chevrolet
07.2018 - 04.2019

Instructor (part-time)

Carteret Community College
08.2007 - Current

Manager

Mr. Tire Auto Service Center
09.2001 - 11.2017

Emergency Medical Technician -

Guilford Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Walter Hines Page High School

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