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RUBEN HAKIMIAN

RUBEN HAKIMIAN

Gardena

Summary

Dynamic CEO with a proven track record at A-one Auto Center, driving substantial business growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence. Expert in financial management and talent development, I fostered a culture of collaboration and performance, enhancing market share and profitability while building strong industry partnerships.

Results-driven GM with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.

Top-notch GM with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

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Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO/GM

A-one Auto Center
01.2018 - 05.2025
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

CEO/GM

DD AUTO COLLISION CENTER
03.2000 - 01.2018
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

UBA
Argentina
04-2002

Skills

  • Talent development
  • Succession planning
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Organizational agility
  • Sustainable business models
  • Financial acumen
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Crisis management
  • Corporate governance
  • Operational excellence
  • Industry partnership development
  • Business strategy
  • Innovation management
  • Team building
  • Strategize plans
  • Human resources
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Policy development
  • Sales growth
  • Executive leadership
  • Written communication
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Contract negotiation
  • Marketing expertise
  • Process improvements
  • Business planning
  • Strategic business planning
  • People and culture
  • Training and development
  • Raising capital
  • Board collaboration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Talent acquisition
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Adaptability
  • Relationship building
  • Financial administration
  • Budget planning
  • Media relations
  • Change and growth management
  • Operations oversight
  • Transformative leadership
  • Employee coaching
  • Departmental coordination
  • Develop business structures
  • Operations management
  • Teamwork
  • Human resource information system HRIS
  • Angel funding
  • Defining company vision
  • International business
  • Expectation management
  • Industry expertise
  • Management team leadership
  • Leadership and people development
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational skills
  • Economic analysis
  • Effective communicator and public speaker
  • Market research
  • Project oversight
  • Approachable leader
  • Business development
  • Competitive analysis
  • Resource utilization
  • New business development
  • Project management
  • Business acumen
  • Process improvement
  • Build revenue streams
  • Team collaboration
  • MIssion and vision
  • Professionalism
  • Quality control planning
  • Policies and procedures
  • Program administration
  • Annual planning
  • Active listening
  • Profit and loss management
  • Investor relations
  • Financial management
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Operational analysis
  • Consulting
  • Task prioritization
  • Capital fundraising
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Turnaround management
  • Client relationship management
  • Negotiation
  • Board oversight
  • Effective communication
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management abilities
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Portfolio management
  • Performance metrics
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Talent recruitment

Certification

I-CAR-BAR CERTIFIED

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

CEO/GM

A-one Auto Center
01.2018 - 05.2025

CEO/GM

DD AUTO COLLISION CENTER
03.2000 - 01.2018

BBA - Business Administration

UBA
RUBEN HAKIMIAN