RICHARD WARNER
1486 Roxbury Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 638-9122: rlwarnerjr@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Extensive experience building, leading, consulting diverse group of enterprises.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Competitive Edge Corp.
S.L.C., Utah
Founder/ CEO
Consulted individuals and organizations in vital aspects of business development, communications and management/leadership. Skilled in innovation, strategic planning, teambuilding, merchandising, mufti-tasking and project management. Specialist in turnarounds.
Projects: Hilton/Hyatt Hotels Media Marketing Services, Springs Development Systems, Citibank, Morris Travel, Sage Analytics, Inc., J.D. Power Associates, C.E. Leasing, R.T.M., A.L.P.N.E.T., CSI International, Burbidge Cos., Brickyard, Earnhart's, Cummings, PANDA, Transworld Telecommunications, Utah Symphony/Opera, Carco, The Book Shoppe, Public Fax International, American Investors, World Marketing Alliance, Utah Transit Authority, Williams Co., Borg Distributing, Real Estate Federation, East Foundation, SaltAir Resort, Wolfcreek, Foothill Village, SmartBodies, Inc., Roberge Associates, Entrepreneur Center, Giant Pace, Inc. AutoMAXX, Book Vision, Evolution, Inc., BusinessTHINK, American Express- LTC Division.
*Impacted image brand awareness/ revenues/ profitability
1486 Roxbury Road
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 638-9122: rlwarnerjr@hotmail.com
SUMMARY
Extensive experience building, leading, consulting diverse group of enterprises.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Competitive Edge Corp.
S.L.C., Utah
Founder/ CEO
Consulted individuals and organizations in vital aspects of business development, communications and management/leadership. Skilled in innovation, strategic planning, teambuilding, merchandising, mufti-tasking and project management. Specialist in turnarounds.
Projects: Hilton/Hyatt Hotels Media Marketing Services, Springs Development Systems, Citibank, Morris Travel, Sage Analytics, Inc., J.D. Power Associates, C.E. Leasing, R.T.M., A.L.P.N.E.T., CSI International, Burbidge Cos., Brickyard, Earnhart's, Cummings, PANDA, Transworld Telecommunications, Utah Symphony/Opera, Carco, The Book Shoppe, Public Fax International, American Investors, World Marketing Alliance, Utah Transit Authority, Williams Co., Borg Distributing, Real Estate Federation, East Foundation, SaltAir Resort, Wolfcreek, Foothill Village, SmartBodies, Inc., Roberge Associates, Entrepreneur Center, Giant Pace, Inc. AutoMAXX, Book Vision, Evolution, Inc., BusinessTHINK, American Express- LTC Division.
*Impacted image brand awareness/ revenues/ profitability
*Cultivated network of key contacts
*Identified unique selling positions, market niche opportunities
*Identified unique selling positions, market niche opportunities
*Generated BIG IDEAS
*Developed comprehensive policy and procedures
*Formulated fail-safe priority models
*Designed business plans
*Conducted fund-raising campaigns
DIRECTOR
Learning Alliance (http://www.utahlearning.net/)
S.L.C, Utah
Spearheaded state-wide literacy initiative--
Built coalition of business/government/ community/ schools.
Delivered state-of-the-art technology and training to establish accountability; accelerate student reading growth and learning.
Warner Enterprises, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Performed in sales, management and executive capacities for corporation with annual sales exceeding $250 million/ 1000 employees.
Identified and evaluated new business opportunities, provided vision and realism. Grew business from single operation to major automotive chain along the Wasatch Front with 16 automobile/ 4 truck franchises.
Sales and expense control strategies resulted in dramatic volume (500%) and profit improvement (100%). Quality control procedures significantly improved customer satisfaction.
Achievements:
Recognized as #1 parts and service organization in the nation eight consecutive years.
Created and implemented successful advertising and promotions designed to increase traffic, build image and differentiate company from the competition. Coordinated media, created ideas, wrote copy, produced commercials, implemented campaigns and methods of measuring effectiveness.
Introduced retail leasing to local market.
State Developer- National AutoFinders/ Aurora Cobra/ Sterling/ Delorean/ LaForza
Time Magazine, "Quality Dealer"/ Business Week, "Dealer of the Year".
Achieved excellence in market penetration (outselling competitors combined), customer service (#1 in nation) and profitability while performing in positions of Finance/Insurance Director, Leasing Manager, New and Used Vehicle Sales Manager, Merchandising Coordinator, General Sales Manager, General Manager and Vice President.
SALES
Galpin Motors, Los Angeles, California - America's premier automobile retailer - #1 of 80 person sales force.
EDUCATION
P.M.D.
Harvard Graduate School of Business
Cambridge, Massachusetts
B.A.
Communications
Minor, German
Cum Laude
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
PROGRAMS
A.D.R. Certification - Mediation/ Arbitration/ Negotiation
Tarrytown School for Entrepreneurs
Human Development Institute
Franklin-Covey Leadership
AFFLIATIONS
Rotary International
Mayor's Advisory Council
Insurance Underwriters
Better Business Bureau
Utah Food Bank
S.L. Education Foundation
Advertising Federation
*Developed comprehensive policy and procedures
*Formulated fail-safe priority models
*Designed business plans
*Conducted fund-raising campaigns
DIRECTOR
Learning Alliance (http://www.utahlearning.net/)
S.L.C, Utah
Spearheaded state-wide literacy initiative--
Built coalition of business/government/ community/ schools.
Delivered state-of-the-art technology and training to establish accountability; accelerate student reading growth and learning.
Warner Enterprises, Inc.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Performed in sales, management and executive capacities for corporation with annual sales exceeding $250 million/ 1000 employees.
Identified and evaluated new business opportunities, provided vision and realism. Grew business from single operation to major automotive chain along the Wasatch Front with 16 automobile/ 4 truck franchises.
Sales and expense control strategies resulted in dramatic volume (500%) and profit improvement (100%). Quality control procedures significantly improved customer satisfaction.
Achievements:
Recognized as #1 parts and service organization in the nation eight consecutive years.
Created and implemented successful advertising and promotions designed to increase traffic, build image and differentiate company from the competition. Coordinated media, created ideas, wrote copy, produced commercials, implemented campaigns and methods of measuring effectiveness.
Introduced retail leasing to local market.
State Developer- National AutoFinders/ Aurora Cobra/ Sterling/ Delorean/ LaForza
Time Magazine, "Quality Dealer"/ Business Week, "Dealer of the Year".
Achieved excellence in market penetration (outselling competitors combined), customer service (#1 in nation) and profitability while performing in positions of Finance/Insurance Director, Leasing Manager, New and Used Vehicle Sales Manager, Merchandising Coordinator, General Sales Manager, General Manager and Vice President.
SALES
Galpin Motors, Los Angeles, California - America's premier automobile retailer - #1 of 80 person sales force.
EDUCATION
P.M.D.
Harvard Graduate School of Business
Cambridge, Massachusetts
B.A.
Communications
Minor, German
Cum Laude
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
PROGRAMS
A.D.R. Certification - Mediation/ Arbitration/ Negotiation
Tarrytown School for Entrepreneurs
Human Development Institute
Franklin-Covey Leadership
AFFLIATIONS
Rotary International
Mayor's Advisory Council
Insurance Underwriters
Better Business Bureau
Utah Food Bank
S.L. Education Foundation
Advertising Federation
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