Cory Smith
Colorado Springs
Summary
Seasoned business leader with a proven track record at F.A.S.T. Automotive, adept in driving operational excellence and business growth. Skilled in financial management and relationship building, I have successfully mentored teams towards achieving and surpassing business goals. My strategic project planning and marketing tactics have consistently enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
F.A.S.T. Automotive
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
General Manager
Service One Automotive
06.2012 - 12.2019
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
General Manager
Midas
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Education
Cybersecurity - Cyber Security
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO10-2026
Diesel Eng - Diesel
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX01-2008
High School Diploma -
Comquest Highschool
Tomball, TX12-2005
Skills
- Accounting expertise
- Business management
- Small business operations
- Sales oversight
- Financial management
- Business marketing
- Relationship building
- Sales management
- Staff hiring
- Project management
- Strategic project planning
Certification
HubSpot Certifications: Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Inbound Sales Management, Service Hub Software
Timeline
Owner
F.A.S.T. Automotive
01.2021 - 06.2023
General Manager
Service One Automotive
06.2012 - 12.2019
General Manager
Midas
04.2010 - 06.2012
Cybersecurity - Cyber Security
University of Colorado At Boulder
Diesel Eng - Diesel
Texas State Technical College
High School Diploma -
Comquest Highschool
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