Steve Bernknopf

Steve Bernknopf

Manager of Marketing, Social Media, and Public Relations

location of Steve BernknopfBayville, New Jersey, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate ASE Certified Automotive Repair Manager | Transforming Technicians and Managers into Industry Leaders | Building High-Performing Teams | Driving Innovation in Automotive Education 🔧🚗✨

  • Education

    • Ashford University

      2019 -
      Master of Business Administration - MBA 4.0
    • Rutgers Business School

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marketing
    • Ocean County College

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      Associate of Science (AS) Business Administration
  • Experience

    • PlanIt Expo

      Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
      Manager of Marketing, Social Media, and Public Relations

      Developed and implemented internet and social media marketing campaign, and sold exhibit spaces for PlanIt Expo, a leading trade show producer in New Jersey providing wedding industry professionals the opportunity to market their products and services directly to prospective brides and grooms.

    • Diedre Moire Corporation

      Mar 2011 - Oct 2013
      Executive Search Consultant

      Execution of recruitment for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies using a 4-in-1 strategy which involves the development of Marketing strategies and Sales tactics to develop new and existing client relationships as well as candidate prospects.My network includes scientific, technical, and business professionals in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device industries.

    • Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2022
      Store Manager

      • Lead all sales activity of tires, repairs, and maintenance whilemanaging a team of sales advisors and technicians• Secure local and national accounts of small and large businesses andgovernment owned vehicle fleets• Consistently exceed monthly sales budgets by focusing on KPIs tocontinuously surpass business goals• Review operating statements, income and expense statements, dailyreports of business, P&Ls, and individual work orders for trends,errors, and opportunities to increase closing rates and productivity• Develop and implement new strategies to market and sell productsand services in an ever-changing environment Show less

    • State Tire & Auto Center

      Dec 2022 - now
      • General Manager

        Mar 2024 - now
      • Manager

        Dec 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASE Certified

      ASE - National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
      Mar 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Steve Bernknopf
      Total Sales Improvement Award Bridgestone Feb 2018 Total sales improvement for calendar year 2017.
    • Awarded to Steve Bernknopf
      Profit Improvement Award Bridgestone Feb 2017 Profit improvement award for 2016 calendar year
    • Awarded to Steve Bernknopf
      Top Producer - Jul 2012 Company-Wide Top Producer Q2 2012
    • Awarded to Steve Bernknopf
      Rookie of the Year - Dec 2011