Ernie Johnson: Supply Chain Manager in Santa Clarita, CA

• Provide oversight and guidance to the Avis and Budget Maintenance and Damage operations • Partner with operations management team to develop and implement programs, practices and solutions to attain business objectives • Manage automotive damage and repairs • Manage vendor relationships to verify that vehicles are repaired in accordance with damage appraisals and ensure all repairs are properly documented in accordance to company standards. • Review and submit proposals to/from vendors to ensure the timely turnaround of damaged vehicles in the most cost-effective manner • Make recommendations on the development and implementation of new policies and procedures relating to the Supply Chain function

• Facilitate fleet logistics and operations of multi-state locations • Support and assist location managers in achieving optimal performance • Serve as liaison between senior management and branch managers • Create and execute action plans to drive revenue and maintain profitability

Custom Center Sales Manager-Penske Cadillac/Buick/GMC • Strategic planning skills used for developing and executing a short and long-term sales plan expanding and building market presence and customer base • Promote Vogue products, sales and service inside a new car multi-brand dealership • Manage multiple sales channels within Dealership group

• Achieve company objectives for sales and profit performance within the Center Network • Direct supervision of 16 team members, including responsibility for: Hiring of all team members and assistant managers and monitoring new hire orientation procedures • Train and evaluate the efficiency and productivity of team members by establishing performance standards and objectives; conducting regular Operations Reviews and Performance Appraisals and making recommendations for wage increases and promotions • Monitor and direct marketing activities in and out of center to achieve sales objectives

• Direct P & L over multiple profit centers • Direct responsibility for 10-16 locations in multiple counties and states • Achieved $6 mm+ annual sales • Responsible for employee development, quality control, production scheduling and cost analysis

Daily operational responsibilities for company's largest operation: Fleet Management; Operations; Sales; Training/Coaching; Full service bussing dept; Yield/Revenue management; Operate Payless Car Rental franchise within the same operation

• Outside sales and account acquisition • Supervised 2 Area Managers and outside sales force • Achieved several company sales honors. • Direct supervision of all centers, including responsibility for sales, productivity, inventory control and SQAMD regulations

Oversee sales and operational success for Los Angeles County. 8 locations, $2mm+ revenue. Duties included creating growth and expansion opportunities via strategic alliances. Fleet management, sales training/coaching, B2B sales/marketing, account acquisition, property acquisition and employee development. Replacement rental market. Achieved sales award for highest grossing area

: Oversee all of the personnel and operational functions of an airport location. Responsible for managing a unionized workforce, delivering quality customer service, increasing sales and revenue, scheduling adequate staff coverage, handling customer issues and requests, and training new personnel. In addition, responsible for the rental fleet at the location and the staff that maintains it. Awareness of daily and hourly reservation and return counts, vehicle make and model availability, preventive maintenance schedules, etc.