Ernest Sims
Beverly Hills
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with proven success in operations management and team leadership. Expertise in analyzing sales trends, employee training, and fostering a positive work environment to drive dealership performance. Proven General Manager with a strong track record in driving sales and optimizing operations. Skilled in inventory management and financial analysis, contributing to significant dealership growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Honda of Fort Myers
Fort Myers
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient dealership performance.
- Oversaw inventory management and vehicle procurement processes.
- Coordinated with finance teams to streamline customer financing options.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and improve performance strategies.
- Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
General Manager
Al Hendrickson Toyota
Coconut Creek
06.1998 - 12.2019
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient dealership performance.
- Led staff training programs to enhance customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and vehicle procurement processes.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote dealership events and sales.
- Coordinated with finance teams to streamline customer financing options.
- Implemented best practices for compliance with industry regulations.
- Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and improve performance strategies.
Skills
At Honda of Fort Myers during the 5 years and 8 months there we sold 36k new and used cars and made 105 million dollars
At Al Hendrickson Toyota we sold around 1500 to 1700 new and used a month
Timeline
General Manager
Honda of Fort Myers
01.2020 - 08.2025
General Manager
Al Hendrickson Toyota
06.1998 - 12.2019