1. Chris L. Bell
29805 Hedge Lane Paola, KS. 66071 (913) 575-2389
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a General Manager position for a Premier Organization, with
growth potential for higher levels of corporate management or partnership.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Experienced, successful and profit-motivated sales and finance manager offers an exceptional
background in growing sales and the bottom line for organizations who are seeking a strong
role-model to train, mentor and motivate sales and finance professionals to achieve new
levels of performance.
SALES AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Olathe Ford Lincoln Olathe, Ks 2013 - Current
New Vehicle Manager
1. In charge desking deals and supervising the CRM daily activities for the new car
department to insure maximum return on our digital advertising.
2. Asked to represent the New Vehicle sales department in our 20 Group meetings.
Accomplishments
1. Recruited by Olathe Ford Lincoln to bring fresh eyes to established
management team.
2. Able to increase per copy average for both front & back by adjusting and
maintaining consistent desking methods.
Landers-McLarty Group Olathe, KS/Lee’s Summit, MO 2008 - 2013
New Car Manager
1. In charge of new car sales for Olathe Dodge Chrysler Jeep.
2. Responsible for meeting all quotas, both volume and gross, set by the dealership
and Chrysler Co.
3. Hired, trained and insured that all new car sales staff met Chrysler Dealer
Standards.
Accomplishments
1. While managing this department, we were #1 in the city in volume 14 out of
18 months while still maintaining a $2800 per copy average both front and
back.
2. Implemented and trained staff in a new CRM tool which lead to the above
mentioned results.

2. Chris L. Bell Two
Country Hill Motors, Inc. Olathe, Kansas 2007-2008
General Sales Manager
1. Responsible for running all aspects of an independent used car dealership.
2. Managed a staff of 9 employees in the sales, service and detail departments
to insure that monthly quotas were met.
3. Effectively reconditioned, advertised and sold used vehicles.
Accomplishments
1. Sold an average of 70 units per month and maintained an average $2700
per copy.
2. Developed, managed and maintained Country Hill Motors in-house
finance company.
Jay Wolfe Chevrolet Kansas City, Kansas 2004-2007
Finance Director
1. Responsibilities include training of all finance specialists prior to being
hired at a Wolfe dealership.
2. Insure all compliance issues are strictly adhered to by all managers in order
to eliminate exposure.
3. Train all managers the proper way to work deals in-order to maximize profit
front & back, current average $3300.00 per copy.
Accomplishments
1. Converted a department that was left in shambles by the previous
director, into the most profitable finance department in the group.
2. Developed relationships with sub-prime lenders in order to maximize
opportunities in our market, creating 38.6% closing ratio.
Bud Brown Dodge Overland Park, Kansas 2002-2004
Used Car Manager
1. Responsible for a staff of ten Sales Representatives in consistently meeting and
exceeding dealership goals for sales and profit per copy.
2. Select the best talent available, train them in the most advanced techniques possible,
mentor them to achieve high levels of performance and enjoy the rewards of a stable,
productive sales staff with low turnover.
3. Successfully and profitably buy, recondition, merchandise and advertise inventory.
4. Serve as Appraiser, determining value and placement of used vehicles.
Accomplishments
. 1. Maintain a 60 day turn on used vehicle inventory.
2. Manage a gross profit of over $2,000 per copy.

3. 3. Trained in and instructed Sales Representatives in the Autobase Sales
Retention process that has significantly improved closing ratios to over 50%
on appointments.
Chris L. Bell Three
Worthington Folsom Imports Folsom, California 1999-2002
Finance Director
1. Chosen to direct the planning, organization and implementation of the Finance
Department for this new Premier pre-owned automotive dealership
specializing in Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Volvo and other high-
line automobiles.
2. Selected, trained and established performance standards for four Finance
Managers.
3. Developed and grew long-term relationships with banks and leasing
companies.
Accomplishments
1. Initiated a successful Finance Department in assisting the dealership to
rapidly meet its target goals for sales, gross profit, customer service and
funding.
2. Grew backend profit to over $1,000 per copy.
3. Maintained a 12 day average of funding for all contracts.
4. Assisted the dealership in growing sales from an initial 75 units per month
5. to over 250 within a three year period.
Folsom Lake Toyota Folsom, California 1994-1999
Finance Manager, 1995-1999
Finance Manager-in-Training, 1995
1. Promoted to Finance Manager-in-Training at this Superstore (selling over 400
vehicles monthly) to learn the business before promotion to the position of
Finance Manager based on superior performance in sales, customer satisfaction,
initiative and leadership.
2. Learned the fine art of proper and accurate document preparation, successful up-
selling warranties and after-market products.
Accomplishments

4. 1. Achieved the Top Performing Finance Manager of the Month Award (out of 7
Finance managers for this Superstore) numerous times, generating over
$100,000 in monthly profit.
2. Averaged over $1200 in profit per copy.
Sales Representative
Accomplishments
1. Within 6 months earned top honors as Sales Representative of the Month (out
of 30 at the dealership) numerous times.
2. Averaged over 16 units in sales monthly