JOHN M. SHEEHAN 501 E. 8th St. Tel.

(512) 287-0037
Austin, TX. 78701
email js759920@westpost.net
SUMMARY OF *High profile, results oriented professional with 25 years
QUALIFICATIONS experience in all aspects of the automobile industry.
*Thorough understanding of the complexities of building and
managing a profitable automotive enterprise. Extensive auction
and leasing experience.
*Exceptional understanding of current market values of all type
automobiles.
*Effective in all phases of personnel-related dutiesrecruiting,
hiring, training, motivating and supervising. Establish effective
working relationships to maximize staff functions and customer
satisfaction.
*Devise and implement innovative sales, marketing and
management approaches to expand customer base and increase
sales through greater market penetration.
*Ability to quickly understand a new market and a strong
verifiable CSI track record. Flexibility to effectively manage
change.
*Strong negotiating and communication skills. Solid dedication to
customer satisfaction.
*Acknowledged by peers, staff and clientele for integrity, solid
work ethics and consistently achieving personal and corporate
goals.
*Aggressive decision maker with solid customer relations skills
STRENGTHS *Staff Development *CSI *Market Trends
*Leasing *Auctions *Product Knowledge

PROFESSIONAL 2007- Present NEARLY NEW USED CARS , Pflugerville,Tx.

EXPERIENCE Owner
1991-2007
WALKERTON CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE, INC., Walkerton,
Ind.
Equity Partner (49%)
1986-1991
AUTOMOTIVE CONSULTANTS OF TODAY, San Juan, Puerto
Rico
General Sales Manager
1978-1986
TODD LEASING INC, New York City, N.Y,
Vice President
SELECTED *Increased average monthly sales volume 333%, new and used.
ACHIEVEMENTS *Increased average front end gross profit PRU 292%, new and
used.
*Increased average back end gross profit PRU 80%.
*CSI consistently at or above zone average.
*Established professional relationships with factory reps and
financial lenders.
EDUCATION *BOSTON COLLEGE, Boston, MA: B.S., Business Administration
*Comprehensive General Management and Sales Management
 Training.
REFERENCES *Available upon request.