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Timothy Griffis

Bowling Green

Summary

Dynamic Dealer Principal with a proven track record at The Auto Vault of Bowling Green, excelling in inventory acquisition and expense management. Skilled in operations management and relationship building, I implemented financial strategies that enhanced profitability and optimized workflows, driving significant business growth and customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Dealer Principal

The Auto Vault of Bowling Green
03.2019 - 06.2025

As dealer principal (owner), My duties consist Inventory acquisition, transportation and logistics, marketing, reconditioning, expense management, facilitating lenders for indirect lending, regulate, gross profit, staff management, develop pay structures, Inventory control to include distressed merchandise disposal, facilitate and regulate, third-party vendors, maintain a working relationship B2B, facilitate and maintain working relationship with warranty companies and consumers And participate in every day problem-solving

GSM

Goodman Automotive
02.2006 - 02.2016

My roles included, but not limited to overseeing the finance department, used car department and new car department. Purchasing, reconditioning and servicing Some of these other duties included maintaining and effective CRM system, DMS system, marketing strategy, employee management, Maintaining a good relationship with our indirect lending and warranty and insurance companies.

Managing Partner

Woodall Industries
04.2016 - 03.2019

As dealer principal (owner), My duties consist Inventory acquisition, transportation and logistics, marketing, reconditioning, expense management, facilitating lenders for indirect lending, regulate, gross profit, staff management, develop pay structures, Inventory control to include distressed merchandise disposal, facilitate and regulate, third-party vendors, maintain a working relationship B2B, facilitate and maintain working relationship with warranty companies and consumers And participate in every day problem-solving

  • Developed strategic partnerships to enhance business growth and market presence.
  • Oversaw operational efficiencies, optimizing workflow processes across departments.
  • Implemented financial strategies that improved budget management and resource allocation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project success and achieve organizational goals.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product development and positioning strategies.
  • Evaluated vendor contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and service quality standards.
  • Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.

Education

Aeronautics - Aviation

Emery Riddle
Finthen FRG

Caro High School
Caro, MI

Skills

  • Performance appraisals
  • Customer relations
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Operations management
  • Facility management
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Employee engagement
  • Profit maximization
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Computer proficiency
  • Delegation and supervision

Timeline

Dealer Principal

The Auto Vault of Bowling Green
03.2019 - 06.2025

Managing Partner

Woodall Industries
04.2016 - 03.2019

GSM

Goodman Automotive
02.2006 - 02.2016

Aeronautics - Aviation

Emery Riddle

Caro High School
Timothy Griffis