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James Roberts

North Charleston

Summary

Experienced General Manager with over 10 years of leadership experience in the Rent To Own Automotive Industry, adept at building and motivating teams, fostering a positive work environment, and driving operational excellence. Expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and process improvement, with a track record of achieving key performance indicators."



Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
02.2013 - 03.2024
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Assistant Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

Sales Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
12.2010 - 01.2012
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.

Shop Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Maintained safe working environment by enforcing adherence to safety and security protocols.
  • Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to promote timely service.
  • Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

R.B. Stall High School
North Charleston
05-2007

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Employee development
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Performance improvement
  • Leadership and team building
  • Sales and marketing strategies
  • Business management
  • Manage operations

Timeline

General Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
02.2013 - 03.2024

Assistant Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
01.2012 - 02.2013

Sales Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
12.2010 - 01.2012

Shop Manager

Rimtyme Custom Wheels
01.2008 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

R.B. Stall High School
James Roberts