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Shawn Dinner

Chestermere,AB

Summary

Adept at driving operational excellence and business growth, I leveraged leadership and operations management skills at Kaizen Automotive to mentor teams and exceed revenue targets. Cultivating strong relationships and implementing strategic visions, I achieved significant year-over-year growth, demonstrating effective leadership and problem resolution abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a Universal Ford Limited
10.2019 - Current
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a Okotoks GM
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a CMP Automotive
10.2015 - 02.2019
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.

Education

Diploma - Automotive

National Auto Dealer Academy
Washington DC
05-2019

High School Diploma -

Newmarket High Scool
Newmarket, ON
01-1998

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader
  • Training and coaching
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Training and Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a Universal Ford Limited
10.2019 - Current

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a Okotoks GM
03.2019 - 09.2019

General Manager

Kaizen Automotive O/a CMP Automotive
10.2015 - 02.2019

Diploma - Automotive

National Auto Dealer Academy

High School Diploma -

Newmarket High Scool
Shawn Dinner