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William Vann

Atlanta

Summary

Business leader with proven success driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer and client experiences across automotive, cycling, and financial services through strategic planning and operational excellence

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Atlanta Cycling
11.2021 - Current

-Hired and trained a high-performing team at Atlanta Cycling, driving operations that consistently exceeded $200 in sales per hour.

-Led team to exceed market-average gross profit by 25% through effective sales and operational management.

-Maintained best-in-class NPS score of 95%, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and loyalty

-Led team to achieve 4.9/5 star rating on 1,000+ Google reviews, maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction and engagement.

-Led inventory management initiatives, increasing turns to 4.4 and enhancing operational efficiency..


Service Advisor

Hennessy Ford
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Consistently exceeded Ford dealer market averages in customer satisfaction, achieving a 4.8/5 star rating by delivering transparent, high-quality service experiences.
  • Increased gross profit sales by 40% during tenure through consultative customer advising and effective upselling of service packages.
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating more than 200 Lemon Law Buyback vehicles from Ford Motor Company, ensuring compliance, smooth processing, and timely resolution.

Service Advisor

Groove Ford
08.2017 - 07.2020

-Doubled personal sales over three years at Groove Ford, achieving $120K+ gross profit in a single month through strategic customer engagement and consultative selling

-Maintained an average 4.8/5 star rating at Groove Ford, including 12 consecutive months of 5-star reviews in 2019, demonstrating consistent customer excellence.

-Oversaw and coordinated 300+ monthly work orders, optimizing workflow and maintaining high operational efficiency.


Apprentice

Albion Motors Ford
05.2015 - 07.2017

-Gained hands-on experience managing a dealership generating over $20 million in annual revenue, developing skills in operations, sales, and financial oversight.

-Undertook full dealership training across sales, finance, and service, building cross-functional expertise and operational proficiency

-Grew service department absorption rate to 90%, enhancing operational efficiency and contribution to dealership profitability.

-Led hiring and retention initiatives, growing the service team from 4 to 8 employees and building a stable, high-performing team in a challenging market.

-Contributed to a high-performing sales team, consistently averaging 15+ monthly vehicle sales per person and reaching 20+ in peak months.

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Sales Associate

MassMutual
08.2013 - 07.2015

-Trained in life insurance and estate planning at MassMutual; recognized as a top-performing agent in 2014 for reaching more than $100,000 in annual premiums.

-Generated new business by prospecting and engaging 30+ high-net-worth clients monthly, expanding the client pipeline and driving sales

-Leveraged life insurance to protect clients’ families and assets while optimizing tax strategies, driving strong financial outcomes and client satisfaction

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
01-2013

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Sales and Revenue Growth
  • Customer Experience and Retention
  • Operations and Process Optimization

Timeline

Store Manager

Atlanta Cycling
11.2021 - Current

Service Advisor

Hennessy Ford
08.2020 - 11.2021

Service Advisor

Groove Ford
08.2017 - 07.2020

Apprentice

Albion Motors Ford
05.2015 - 07.2017

Sales Associate

MassMutual
08.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Michigan State University
William Vann