Joseph Pais

Experience

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  General Motors

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Intern
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  University Oldsmobile-GMC-Nissan

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Trainee

  Completed assignments in service, sales and parts departments while obtaining master’s degree.

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  Sharpe Buick-BMW-Suzuki

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Responsible for all aspect of opening a new location + responsible for all daily operations. Ranked as top salesperson in the Serra organization with less than one year seniority.

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  • Sales Representative

    Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
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  BETTEN AUTO CENTER

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1992

  General Sales Manager

  Managed seven salespersons, three managers + a used car buyer.

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  PACE Auto Group Chevrolet-Ford

  Sept 1992 - Mar 2018

  Owner-Dealer

  Detailed experience in all areas of dealer operation and departments. Experienced in day-to-day operations as well as broader overall strategic direction of the business.

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  Dublin Oldsmobile-GMC

  Apr 1997 - Nov 1997

  Interim President

  Acted as interim dealer-operator during Project 2000 rechanneling.

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  Lithia Motors, Inc.

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  General Manager

  Responsible for all operations, management, rebranding and strategic direction of multi-location Ford dealership.

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  Michigan-based Auto Group

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  COO

  Responsible for all operations within 4-location auto group, serving Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln and CDJR.

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  Fox Motors

  Jan 2020 - now

  General Manager

  Responsible for overseeing all operations of four Fox Motor Group rooftops: Hyundai, Nissan, Acura, Infiniti.