Jerry L. Dunkle
3017 Laurel Wind Blvd.
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
614-579-2114
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Qualification Summary
20 years of sales and management experience with a continuous record of success.
Expertise in developing and managing long term relationships through effective customer service, follow-through and attention to detail.
Creative problem solver with the ability to “think outside the box”.
Strong ability to influence, motivate and lead people-staff, prospects/customers, vendors-through effective communication and personal interaction skills.
Professional Experience
Bob McDorman Chevrolet 2007- 2008
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Corvette Sales Manager
- Responsible for all sales & marketing operations for the largest Corvette Dealer in the Midwest.
- Directed the purchase, preparation and advertising for over100 new and pre-owned Corvettes kept in inventory at all times.
- Optimized all sales aspects with improved lead tracking through ‘Dealer Track’ programs and disciplined sales call follow up and appointment programs.
- Implemented detailed ‘Pre-Delivery Checklist’ to substantially reduce post sale expenses and increase dealer Customer Satisfaction Index- C.S.I.
Columbus Car Warehouse 2006 - 2007
Columbus, Ohio
Operations Manager
- Developed and implemented new protocols and processes for the marketing and sale of 200-250 pre-owned automobiles each month.
- Responsible for all aspects of reconditioning and delivery of vehicles for sale.
- Audited all reconditioning expenses and dealt directly with vendors and auctions.
Cars 2NV Corvettes & Classics/Corvette Corner 1999 - 2006
Columbus, Ohio
Owner
- Owner/ Operator of a collector car dealership and restoration facility generating over $2,500,000.00 in annual sales.
- Used all forms of media to market collector automobiles including Internet website-www.cars2nv.net, Hemmings Motor News, Collector Car Trader and EBay Motors.
- Marketed vehicles in live auction venues such as Barrett-Jackson, Kruse International and Mecum.
- Directed all vehicle deliveries both domestic and abroad.
- Managed full scale restoration and service facility catering to Corvette and Collector car enthusiasts.
- Used Turbo Finance program for inventory, sales and gross profit maximization.
- Implemented Quick Books program for all daily financial transactions
- Responsible for all paperwork related to the sale of vehicles including finance contracts and vehicle title work.
Immke Crestview Cadillac 1988 - 1999
Dublin, Ohio
Sales Manager-(1994 - 1999)
Sales- (1988 - 1993)
- Managed a five person sales department which generated an average of over $125,000.00 in gross profit per month.
- Increased profit by lowering reconditioning expenses as well as policy expenses.
- Managed all advertising venues including radio and television promotions.
- Developed and implemented one of the first “Certified” Used Vehicle Programs in Ohio dealing directly with Cadillac Motor Division and GMAC.
- Increased finance penetration through improved relationships with banking sources such as GMAC, Huntington National Bank, Bank One and National City Bank.
Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Criminology
References Upon Request
614-579-2114