Sonic Automotive
Industry: Automobile company
DescriptionSonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth largest automotive retailer in the United States. The company’s founder and Executive Chairman O. Bruton Smith is also the Executive Chairman and a director of Speedway Motorsports. Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States CEO: Bruton Smith (Jan 1997–) Number of employees: 9,750 (2017) Subsidiaries: EchoPark Automotive, Sonic Momentum B LP,
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Sonic Automotive Employees
Sonic Automotive January 2013 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle August 2011 - January 2013
International Business Machines July 2008 - August 2011
International Business Machines 2008 - 2011
International Business Machines 2008 - 2011
IBM 2008 - 2011
UBS June 2007 - August 2007
Greensboro Grasshoppers May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Lotus Notes, Data Analysis, Sales, Business Strategy, Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Finance, Corporate Finance, Budgets, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Access, Accounting, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Essbase, Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Risk Management, Valuation, Financial Planning, Hyperion
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Finance, Economics
St. Ignatius High School 2000 — 2004
Miracle Motor Mart March 2015 - Present
Jeff Wyler Chevrolet of Columbus, Inc. May 2014 - February 2015
Lindsay Honda May 2012 - May 2014
Sonic Automotive February 2009 - May 2012
Camelback Toyota May 2002 - December 2008
Skills
Marketing, Gross Profit, Vehicles, Profit, Sales, Dealer Management, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Account Management, Cold Calling, Automobile, Purchasing, Automotive Aftermarket, Negotiation, Forecasting
Education
University of Phoenix
Sonic Automotive May 2014 - Present
Otis Spunkmeyer May 2011 - May 2014
Otis Spunkmeyer February 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Auditing, General Ledger, Payroll, SAP, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Budgets, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor, Business - Accounting
PACCAR September 2012 - Present
Sonic Automotive June 2009 - September 2012
Baker Hughes Centrilift February 2006 - April 2009
Vintage Petroleum September 2004 - December 2006
CITGO Petroleum December 2002 - December 2004
Williams Communications July 1999 - December 2002
CDI Corporation September 1997 - July 1999
Up With People International Alumni Association 1992 - 1993
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Union Relations, Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Human Resources, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Policy, Training, Temporary Placement, Management, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Labor Relations, Personnel Management, FMLA, College Recruiting, Hiring, Employment Law, Sourcing, Payroll, Job Descriptions
Education
University of Oklahoma 1999 — 2001
Masters, Human Relations focus Human Resources
University of the Ozarks 1991 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Psychology + Sociology + Political Science
UP WITH PEOPLE 1992 — 1993
Volunteer, International Studies
Tulsa Technology Center
Sonic Automotive September 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive January 2015 - August 2015
Merck (through Telerx) December 2012 - December 2014
Merck April 2012 - December 2012
Aloft Charlotte Uptown Hotel April 2011 - March 2012
Aloft Charlotte Uptown Hotel August 2009 - April 2011
Hilton Charlotte Center City April 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Galaxy/Lightspeed, Self Driven, Self-driven, Invoicing, Hotels, Property Management..., Management, Hospitality, Phone Etiquette, Event Planning, Front Office, Concierge Services, Accounting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Restaurants, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Budgets, OnQ, Rooms Division, Training, Recruiting, Team Building, Data Entry, Sales, Forecasting, Team Leadership
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Sonic Automotive November 2014 - Present
Target Corporation August 2010 - September 2014
Belhaven Auto & Tire January 2001 - July 2011
Skills
Human Resources..., More than 10 years..., •Strong personnel..., Demonstrated recruiter..., Performance Management, Leadership Development, Management, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Training, Interviews, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Business Development, Strategy, Project Management
Education
Strayer University (DC) 2010 — 2014
BS, Human Resources Management and Services
UNC Charlotte 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Western Funding, Incorporated December 2012 - Present
Western Funding, Incorporated June 2012 - December 2012
Western Funding, Incorporated February 2011 - June 2012
Aria Resort & Casino May 2010 - February 2011
Sonic Automotive October 2000 - January 2010
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Automotive, Balance, Budgets, Credit Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, GAAP, General Ledger, SEC filings, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, US GAAP
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor, Accounting
McGladrey February 2015 - Present
David Huntley Photography January 2004 - Present
Sonic Automotive August 2014 - February 2015
Premier, Inc. November 2007 - August 2014
Springs Creative July 2001 - October 2007
Discovery Place Inc July 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Web Design, E-commerce, Web Development, Graphic Design, Flash, Advertising, Photography, Web Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters, Integration, SEO, SQL, Dreamweaver, User Experience, User Interface Design
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1992 — 1997
BA, Biology
Sonic Automotive October 2011 - Present
Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover of Fort Myers March 2011 - September 2011
Devoe Automotive September 2008 - October 2010
BMW OF FORT MYERS May 2004 - July 2008
Sonic Automotive May 2004 - July 2008
Braman BMW September 1999 - April 2004
Mercedes Benz of Tampa February 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Sales, CRM, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, F, Account Management, Advertising, Automobile, Automotive, B2B, Budgets, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Dealers, Finance, Forecasting, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Management, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Operations Management, Pricing, Product Development, Profit, Retail, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Process, Selling, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Team Building, Training, Vehicles, Sales Operations
Education
University of South Florida 1991 — 1995
AA, FINANCE
Punch Studio November 2014 - Present
Letter Parade May 2014 - Present
Freelance / Graphic Design Services April 2012 - Present
Paper Source September 2012 - January 2015
Company Napoleon May 2012 - June 2013
Sonic Automotive November 2009 - March 2012
Varga January 2009 - October 2009
LOALDE August 2007 - September 2008
Campaigns and Grey - CEBU December 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Highly creative, Proficient in Adobe..., Exceptionally organized, Meticulous, Photoshop, Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Customer Retention, Sales, Outlook, Graphic Design, Photography, Advertising, Illustration, Copywriting, Proofreading, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Communications, POP Displays, POP materials, POP design, Designing Marketing..., Marketing Material..., Collateral Materials..., Creative Campaign..., Committed to Customer..., Exceeding Customer..., Building Customer..., Project Management, Delivery Of Projects, End-to-End Project..., Multi-project, Full project lifecycle..., Status Tracking, Project Communications, Invoicing, Client Billing, Invoice Processing, Invoice Verification, Office Administration, Administrative Office..., Phone Coverage, Coordinating Schedules, Interdepartmental..., Grasp New Concepts..., Work well without...
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS October 2006 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising Arts
University of San Carlos 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising Arts
University of San Carlos 2001 — 2006
Bachelors, Advertising
Visterra Credit Union February 2014 - Present
University of Phoenix April 2012 - July 2013
Marine Corp Community Services/Laulima Childcare Center June 2011 - March 2012
United States Marine Corps Base Hawaii-MAG 24 April 2010 - March 2012
Capitol Buick Pontiac GMC September 2007 - July 2009
Magnussen Dealership Group September 2006 - September 2007
South City Ford January 2005 - September 2006
Sonic Automotive September 1999 - December 2004
Piedmont Lumber Co. January 1998 - September 1999
Skills
QuickBooks, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Accruals, Tax, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Managerial Finance, Contracts Administrators, Contract Negotiation, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Peachtree Accounting, SAP, Strategic Communications, Report Writing, Technical Writing, Peachtree, Budgets, Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Management, Training, Leadership, Budgeting, Invoicing
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Master of Science in Accountancy, 3.89
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accountancy, 3.78
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting, 3.97
Sonic Automotive Shared Services February 2015 - Present
Infinisource August 2014 - February 2015
BAE Systems November 2012 - August 2014
Sonic Automotive 2008 - September 2012
American Payroll Association January 2010 - June 2012
American Merchandising Specialists 2006 - 2008
Compass Group North America 2005 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Outlook, Ultipro, ADP, Kronos, SAP, Creative Solutions, 10-Key, Training & Development, Cognos, Internet Research, Payroll Tax Law, Payroll Tax, General Ledger, Garnishments, I-9 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Unemployment Claims, Root Cause Analysis, ADP Payroll, PowerPoint, Payroll Taxes, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, HRIS, Software Documentation, Tax, Benefits Administration, Training, Accounts Payable, Leadership
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 2000 — 2003
BS, Accounting
Bluefield College of Evangelism
AS, Sacred Literature
Bluefield State College
AS, Business
JL Hendrick Management Corporation February 2009 - Present
Mary Kay Inc. 2011 - 2013
Hendrick Automotive Group May 2006 - July 2008
Sonic Automotive January 1996 - April 2006
Skills
Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting, ADP, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Automotive, SOX, Excel, GAAP, General Ledger, Retail, Process Improvement, Compliance, Contract Management, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Analysis, Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance, Risk Management, PowerPoint, Hiring, Enterprise Risk..., Audit, SEC reporting, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Account Reconciliation, Automobile, Customer Service, Employee Training, Finance, Management, Microsoft Excel, Profit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Building, Sales Management, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2007
Associates, Business Management
American Red Cross January 2013 - Present
BMG May 2012 - January 2013
Sonic Automotive November 2011 - April 2012
Embassy Suites Concord January 2007 - November 2011
Creative Events 1999 - 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Facebook, Account Management, Sales, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Sponsorship, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Hotels
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Wells Fargo June 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive May 2014 - June 2015
Sonic Automotive February 2013 - April 2014
Driven Brands, Inc. October 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Financial Analysis, Access, Data Analysis, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Finance, Auditing, Microsoft Word, Research, Sales, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Microsoft Office
Education
Western Carolina University 2011 — 2012
Master of Accounting, Accounting
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ITT Technical Institute June 2010 - April 2012
TheHelpDesk.com February 2012 - March 2012
Sonic Automotive 2009 - 2011
Quiktrip Stores May 2008 - January 2009
U.S. Army January 2003 - April 2008
Skills
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Outlook
Education
Taylor County High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma, General Eduacation
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
ITT Technical Institute 2010 — 2012
Associates Science, Computer Networking Systems
Sonic Automotive March 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive November 2011 - March 2015
ACN July 2011 - October 2011
Transamerica Reinsurance March 2008 - July 2011
Resurgent Capital Services May 2003 - March 2008
Skills
Access, SharePoint, SQL, Analysis, SSRS, Visio, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Excel, SSIS, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Windows, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Business Process
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Sonic Automotive July 2015 - Present
Irvine Company October 2012 - August 2013
Irvine Company July 2011 - October 2012
Irvine Company December 2010 - June 2011
BioMed Realty Trust April 2010 - December 2010
Irvine Company November 2006 - April 2010
Burnham Real Estate 2004 - 2006
Skills
Corporate Real Estate, Property Management, Property, Real Estate, Leases, Contract Management, Tenant Retention, Tenant Improvement, Lease Audit, Lease Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, LEED projects, LEED certification, Tenant, Contract Negotiation, Management, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate, Budgets, Lease Negotiations, Facilities Management
Education
Wake Forest University 1996 — 2000
University of Rhode Island
Sonic Automotive February 2014 - Present
AT&T November 2010 - February 2014
Macy's April 2010 - November 2010
PAUL’S CHICAGO PIZZA March 2008 - January 2010
ALL FLORIDA ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES May 2005 - September 2009
MAXI’S DELI AND GRILL March 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Charismatic Leadership, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Common Sense, Microsoft Word, Mathematics, Algebra, Patience, Tactics, Organization
Education
University of South Florida 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Finance, 3.4
Countryside High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, General Studies, 3.78
Sonic Automotive June 2014 - Present
Sonic Automotive April 2012 - June 2014
CarMax March 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Profit, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Team Building, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Retail, Automotive, Vehicles, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Merchandising, P, Negotiation, Management, New Business Development, Automobile, Process Improvement, Leadership, Training, Marketing, Sales Process
Education
UNC Chapel Hill 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Sonic Automotive April 2013 - Present
Honeywell February 2006 - March 2013
American Express May 2000 - December 2005
Skills
Talent Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2005
BS, Business Administration
Sonic Automotive February 2009 - Present
GEVITY March 2007 - August 2008
IBM 1980 - 2003
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Intelligence, Databases
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1974 — 1977
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Sonic Automotive March 2015 - Present
Team Connection July 2012 - March 2015
Guilford Mills January 2012 - May 2012
Guilford Mills September 2011 - January 2012
Guilford Mills May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Excel, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Organizing, SAS, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Production Planning, Network Administration, Computer Network..., Computer Maintenance, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Leadership, Customer Service, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Time Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations Management, 3.5
University of Wollongong 2010 — 2010
Management, Marketing, Pacific History
Sonic Automotive April 2014 - Present
CarMax March 2012 - April 2014
UPS Supply Chain Solutions June 2009 - February 2012
Power and Telephone Supply Company June 2008 - March 2009
Panera Bread June 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, Training, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Logistics, Data Analysis, Time Management, Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Automation, Automotive, Lotus Notes, Interviews
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2003 — 2008
BA, History
Sonic Automotive August 1999 - Present
Skills
Account Management, Automobile, Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Profit, Vehicles, Leadership, Dealer Management, Dealers, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Parts, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Team Building
Education
University of Richmond 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
INFINITI of Coral Gables. Part of BMC September 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive August 2011 - September 2015
Wall St. Finance, Nissan Land, Kia Land, Century Mazda, Bayside Kia, Ham Pontiac, Auto1One 1986 - 2010
Skills
Automotive, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Manufacturing, Team Building, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Sales, Lean Manufacturing, Vehicles, Automobile, Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Budgets, Operations Management
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Sonic Automotive June 2014 - Present
Great Wolf Lodge January 2014 - June 2014
Great Wolf Lodge June 2012 - June 2014
Lids August 2011 - April 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Research, Leadership, Distribution Center..., Social Media Marketing, Retail, Shipping
Education
UNC Charlotte 2009 — 2012
Sonic Automotive August 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive June 2012 - July 2015
Skills
Leadership Development, Automotive, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing, Recruiting, Sales
Education
UNC Charlotte 2007 — 2011
BSBA, Marketing
Sonic Automotive September 2014 - Present
Personalize It February 2014 - Present
Connected Investors October 2010 - January 2014
At Its Best AIB August 2010 - July 2011
American Kiosk Management ( PROACTIV SOLUTIONS) August 2006 - October 2010
Walmart June 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Zendesk, Live chat, GoToMeeting, Graphic Design, Social Media, Event Planning, Photography, Photoshop, Leadership, Customer Relations, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Employee Training, Marketing, Social Networking, Account Management, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Retail, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Event Management, Outlook, Coaching, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), General Studies
AccruePartners July 2014 - December 2014
Medical University of South Carolina November 2012 - March 2014
NC Congressional Campaign February 2012 - July 2012
Sonic Automotive May 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Organizational &..., Strong Verbal and..., Research & Development, Networking &..., Executive..., Event Planning, Cross-functional..., Leadership, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Time Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Sherman High School March 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive July 2014 - February 2015
Dallas Voice August 2012 - September 2014
Sherman High School August 2010 - August 2012
Trophy Fitness December 2008 - June 2010
Blue Issue Agency August 2004 - December 2005
US Navy August 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Sales, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Networking, Blogging, Customer Service, Event Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Online Advertising, Team Building
Education
University of North Texas 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Big League Lawn Service February 2015 - Present
Nestle S.A. January 2013 - April 2015
Mondelēz International August 2012 - December 2012
Brookhaven Retreat February 2012 - August 2012
Sonic Automotive May 2011 - February 2012
Kraft Foods Inc March 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Sales, Payroll, Recruiting, Guest Service Management, Phone Skills, Microsoft Office, Management, Marketing, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Training, Time Management, Employee Training, Hospitality, Customer Retention, Teamwork, Operations Management, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Inventory Control, Social Networking
Education
Rogers State University 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
St Gregory's University 2010 — 2012
Business Administration
Rogers State University 2009 — 2010
Associate's degree, Business Administration
University of Oklahoma 2007 — 2008
General Education
Good choice preservation February 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive May 2012 - January 2015
Becker CPA Review March 2011 - May 2012
Bashor & Legendre, LLP, CPAs November 2011 - April 2012
Payless ShoeSource June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Access, Auditing, Microsoft Word, Management, Training, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, GAAP, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis
Education
University of South Florida 2015 — 2019
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General
University of South Florida 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accountancy
LoJack Corporation January 2005 - Present
LoJack Corporation December 2005 - December 2010
LoJack Corporation August 2004 - December 2005
Sonic Automotive October 2001 - July 2004
Chaisson Motors, Audi/VW Las Vegas, NV 1998 - 2001
Fletcher Jones Mazda 1996 - 1998
Fletcher Jones Hyundai 1994 - 1996
Fletcher Jones Chevrolet 1993 - 1994
Desert Inn Hotel and Casino 1985 - 1993
Skills
Forecasting, Automotive, Process Improvement, Team Building, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Budgets, Pricing, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, New Business Development, Automobile, Profit, Dealers, Customer Retention, Finance, Vehicles, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Operations Management, Account Management
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1979 — 1984
Business / Casino Managment
Sonic Automotive January 2015 - Present
HDR June 2011 - May 2014
McAngus Goudelock & Courie August 2009 - June 2011
University of South Carolina August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Billing Process, Compliance, Expense Management, Revenue Recognition, Microsoft Office, DISC, Timekeeping, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Cash Handling Experience, General Office Skills, Payroll
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
NetApp September 2015 - Present
GDH Consulting October 2014 - September 2015
Cypress HCM September 2013 - October 2014
Collegial Services February 2011 - September 2013
Rounders Network LLC March 2008 - October 2012
Demandforce January 2010 - January 2011
Sonic Automotive 2003 - 2009
Skills
Recruiting, College Recruiting, Account Management, Business Development, Social Media, Start-ups, Lead Generation, Temporary Placement, New Business Development, Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Technical Recruiting, Networking, Sales, Operations Management, University Relations, Cold Calling, Training, Leadership, Direct Recruiting, Time Management, Salesforce.com, CRM, Professional Staffing, Staffing Industry, Sales Operations, Social Networking..., Small Business..., Inside Sales, Pipeline Development, Online Social Networking, Full-cycle Recruiting, Start-up Environments, Sales Pipeline..., Sales Process, Customer Retention, Start-up Environment, Technology Recruitment, University Recruitment, Demos, Email Marketing, Web Content, Web Applications, Web Design, Graphic Design, User Experience, Video Conferencing, Technical Demonstrations, HTML
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 1996 — 2001
BA, English Literature
Monte Vista High School 1992 — 1996
Sonic Automotive May 2014 - Present
EPRI November 2013 - May 2014
EPRI October 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, SQL, Troubleshooting, System Administration, Access, Software Documentation, Windows 7, Project Management, Visio, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Analysis, Business Analysis, Databases, Change Management, Computer Hardware, MS Project, Administration, Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Networking, WordPress, Leadership, Active Directory, Windows Server, Integration, SharePoint, Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Roofing Supply Group (RSG) October 2014 - Present
SABIC Innovative Plastics February 2012 - October 2014
SABIC Innovative Plastics July 2010 - February 2012
SABIC Innovative Plastics June 2008 - July 2010
UNC Charlotte August 2006 - May 2008
Sonic Automotive May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Finance, Budgets, Process Improvement, Managerial Finance, Financial Audits
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 2004 — 2008
B.S.B.A, Finance, Economics
Sonic Automotive September 2014 - Present
Dick Dyer Mercedes-Benz and Volvo August 2011 - August 2014
AEG April 2010 - November 2010
Dick Dyer Toyota May 2007 - May 2010
Bank of America May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Advertising, Customer Retention, Sales, Online Marketing, Social Media, E-commerce, Sales Process, Management, Sales Management, Social Networking, Public Speaking, B2B, Sales Operations, Account Management, Selling, Sports, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Sponsorship, Team Building, Inventory Management, Automotive, Business Strategy, Coaching, Team Leadership, Customer Service
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Finance, Sport & Entertainment Management
Sonic Automotive June 2011 - Present
Infiniti of Charlotte November 2010 - May 2011
Charlotte Motor Speedway May 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Automotive, Automobile, Vehicles, Automotive Aftermarket, Dealers, Parts, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Sales Management, Warranty, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2006 — 2010
Sonic Automotive Director of EngineeringCarMaxMay 2001 - January 2014
Acuson 1992 - 2000
Skills
Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Training, Team Building, Inventory Management, Leadership, Vehicles, Forecasting, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business
Sonic Automotive May 2000 - Present
Cato Corporation July 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, IT Management, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Visio, Business Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, SharePoint, Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Software Project..., Data Center, SDLC, Project Management, MS Project, Program Management, IT Strategy, CRM, Active Directory, Leadership, Business Process
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1983 — 1987
Sonic Automotive July 2013 - Present
Daikin McQuay March 2010 - July 2013
Time Warner Cable September 2008 - March 2010
Decision One Mortgage, Member HSBC April 2006 - March 2008
Decision One Mortgage, Member HSBC April 2002 - April 2006
CaroMont Health September 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Performance Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Management, Project Management, Coaching, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Change Management, New Hire Orientations, Technical Recruiting, Succession Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Policy, Leadership, Training, Leadership Development, Temporary Placement, Time Management, Organizational..., Team Building, FMLA, HR Policies, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Vendor Management, Benefits Negotiation, Employer Branding, Sourcing, PeopleSoft, Employee Benefits, HR Consulting, Organizational Design, HR Transformation, Labor Relations, Employment Law, Executive Search, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Interviews, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Deferred Compensation
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1992 — 1996
BA
Sonic Automotive May 2008 - Present
Skills
Benefits Strategy,..., Compensation Strategy,..., HR Systems Design and..., Total Rewards..., Wellness Programs, Executive Rewards, Employee Communications, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Management, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Sales Compensation, Budgets, Human Resources
Education
University of Southern California
MSSM
Wichita State University 1980 — 1984
BBA
Keyes European Mercedes Benz September 2012 - Present
Sonic Automotive October 1999 - February 2004
Education
University of Southern California 1993 — 1996
Anthologie Design January 2014 - Present
Farheap Solutions September 2009 - December 2013
Sonic Automotive 2007 - 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Web Design, Dreamweaver, CSS, E-commerce, Designing Marketing..., Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, WordPress, Graphic Design, User Experience, Web Development, HTML 5, Social Media
Education
Sessions School of Design 2008 — 2010
Master Certificate, Web Design
University of North Alabama 2002 — 2006
BA, English
Sonic Automotive April 2015 - Present
Sonic Automotive August 2014 - Present
La Paz Restaurant May 2008 - Present
The Manning Companies LLC 2000 - 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Team Building
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2000 — 2003
Criminal Justice, paralegal certificate
Pacific Gas and Electric Company April 2008 - Present
Old School Rock 'n Roll August 2007 - Present
California Pizza Kitchen August 2004 - October 2007
San Jose Unified School District October 2006 - June 2007
Sonic Automotive August 2006 - December 2006
Restaurant Connection of Santa Barbara March 2002 - June 2005
Woodstocks Pizza October 2001 - April 2004
Max's Opera Cafe June 1999 - September 1999
Santa Clara International Swim Center September 1996 - August 1999
F.P.C. Investment Advisory March 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Software Testing, Statistical Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2010
MA, Education
University of California in Santa Barbara 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, History
Capital One 2014 - Present
Chase 2012 - 2014
Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) September 2011 - May 2012
Wells Fargo April 2010 - September 2011
Pinnacle Builders of SC, LLC October 2005 - November 2009
H. A. Jones & Associates October 2005 - March 2009
JP Mortgage, LLC October 2002 - September 2005
Sonic Automotive July 1999 - September 2002
Skills
Risk Assessment, Operational Risk..., Process Control, Project Management, Legal Compliance, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Process Consulting, Test Automation, Compliance Testing, Design Control, Business Process Mapping, Risk Management, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Banking, Business Analysis, Analysis, Budgets, Customer Service, Internal Controls, Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting
Education
Winthrop University 1996 — 2001
BS, Accounting
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1985 — 1987
Finance
Carolinas Healthcare System November 2013 - Present
Family Dollar November 2011 - November 2013
Sonic Automotive January 2009 - November 2011
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Auditing, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, GAAP, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, Enterprise Risk..., CPA, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 2004 — 2008
B.S., Accounting
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science
GA Department of Juvenile Justice May 2013 - Present
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice August 2012 - May 2013
GA Department of Juvenile Justice March 2007 - August 2012
Sonic Automotive May 2007 - July 2009
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice September 2007 - April 2008
H.A.V.E.N Academy August 2005 - December 2006
Eckerd Youth Alternatives September 2001 - April 2006
Nia Group January 2000 - September 2002
Miami-Dade County Public Schools January 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Psychotherapy, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Public Safety, Private Investigations, Child Welfare, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Government, Research, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2009
Masters in Business Administration, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Florida Memorial College 1995 — 2001
BS, Criminal Justice
Sonic Automotive March 2013 - Present
Carrington College May 2011 - March 2013
Globe Education Network July 2010 - May 2011
Project for Pride in Living March 2010 - July 2010
Outpost Natural Foods-Exchange Magazine May 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Admissions
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's, Education and Human Sciences
Sonic Automotive 2013 - Present
AGDATA 2011 - 2013
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank 2009 - 2011
Bank of America 2006 - 2009
Wilson Elser 2000 - 2006
Skills
Data Warehousing, Web Services, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Databases, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, C#, SQL
Education
University of South Carolina Upstate
Asbury Automotive Group June 2010 - Present
Group 1 Automotive October 2006 - February 2010
Sonic Automotive September 1999 - October 2006
Joe Bullard Automotive July 1991 - January 1999
Skills
Accounting, Management, Financial Accounting, Automotive, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Training, Financial Reporting, Finance, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Team Building, Automobile, Analysis, Leadership, Business Process...
Education
University of South Alabama 1988 — 1991
B.S., Accounting & Finance
Vandergriff Honda August 2004 - Present
Vandergriff Honda August 2004 - Present
Sonic Automotive January 2000 - June 2004
Valor Farm January 1995 - May 1999
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Parts, Automobile, Automotive, Profit, Vehicles, Strategic Planning, Customer Retention, Automotive Aftermarket, Dealers, Dealer Management, Leadership, Warranty, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Deal Closure, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Sales Process, P&L, Retail, Negotiation, Selling, Forecasting, Reynolds, Automotive Repair, Operations Management, CRM, Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Pricing, Gross Profit, Training, Marketing, Cold Calling, Account Management, B2B, Purchasing, Team Building
Education
North Garland High School 1990 — 1993
University of North Texas
Business Administration and Management, General
OnSite South, LLC November 2014 - Present
Congress Street Nights DBA The Curtain Club/The Liquid Lounge January 1997 - Present
OnSite Solutions US April 2014 - November 2014
Sonic Automotive November 2011 - March 2014
Sonic Automotive October 2008 - November 2011
Boardwalk AG February 2007 - May 2008
Park Place Dealerships 1997 - 2004
Skills
Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Customer Retention, Automobile, Profit, Vehicles, Operations Management, Automotive Aftermarket, Sales Process, Sales Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Dealers, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Sales, New Business Development, Negotiation, Account Management, Sales Operations
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2001 — 2001
Management, Business Administration and Management, General
University of North Texas 1991 — 1996
BA, Politcal Science
CashStream.biz LLC September 2012 - Present
American Financial, Inc February 2009 - Present
American Car Center, LLC February 2009 - Present
Massey Cadillac/Sonic Automotive February 2003 - January 2009
Sonic Automotive August 1998 - February 2003
Skills
Automotive, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Profit, Automobile, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Planning, Customer Retention, Team Building, Pricing, Sales Process, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Reynolds, Dealers, Vehicles, Income Statement, Automotive Aftermarket, Finance, Executive Management, Inventory Management, Parts, Cash Flow, Internal Controls, GAAP, ADP Payroll, Fleet Management
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, with Honors, Business Accounting, 4.0
Sonic Automotive January 2013 - Present
Sonic Automotive May 2010 - December 2012
Sonic Automotive January 2009 - May 2010
Sonic Automotive September 2007 - January 2009
Grant Thornton LLP September 2005 - September 2007
Skills
SEC Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise/HFM, GAAP, Hyperion Enterprise, SEC filings, Assurance, Analysis, Accounting, SEC Filings, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2004 — 2005
Master’s Degree, Accounting
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2000 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, BS - Psychology
Sonic Automotive March 2014 - Present
Amanda B Photography August 2011 - Present
Sonic Automotive January 2012 - March 2014
Dell July 2006 - November 2011
IBM May 2006 - August 2007
Vanguard Fire and Casualty June 2004 - May 2006
Best Buy March 2003 - May 2004
Convergys November 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Project Management, ITIL v3 Foundations..., SharePoint, Active Directory, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Windows Server, Network Administration, Wireless Networking, Cisco VoIP, Technical Support, SaaS, System Administration, Cloud Computing, IT Operations, Technical Documentation, Technical Training, Technology Change..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Symantec Endpoint..., Operating Systems, Mobile Devices, Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Portrait Photography, Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Customer Service, Siebel, BMC Remedy, HTML, Web Design, Technical Leadership, Apple, Microsoft Exchange, Data Center, IT Management, System Deployment, Virtualization, VMware
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2010 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, 3.5
Valencia Community College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), General Studies, 3.0
Bob Moore Auto Group October 2012 - July 2014
Sonic Automotive October 2011 - October 2012
Fowler Auto Group February 2005 - October 2011
Fowler Holding Company August 2003 - February 2005
David Stanley Chevrolet May 2000 - August 2003
Education
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 1996 — 2000
Business, Accounting
Sonic Automotive May 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Leadership, Sales, English, Outlook, Training, Windows, Photoshop, Customer Service
Education
University of Phoenix
Business Administration and Management, General
Sonic Automotive December 2013 - Present
Mez & Epicentre Theaters October 2011 - February 2013
Punchy's Diner April 2009 - October 2011
TravMed USA February 2007 - March 2009
Cellular Sales October 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Leadership, New Business Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2001 — 2004
Associate's degree in Motorsports Management/Technology