Kevin P.
Loncher
6530 Georgian Way Columbus, Georgia 31909 Cell: 706-662-6920 Home: 706-569-5578
kloncher@[Link] [Link]/pub/dir/kevin/loncher
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a management position, in which I am given the opportunity to play a direct role in the
unlimited growth and success of solid organization.
EXPERIENCE
General Sales Manager/ New Car Director December 2008-Present
Acura of Columbus, Columbus, GA
• Doubled sales volume and net profit in spite of difficult national economic conditions.
• Established Internet sales department and a Military Liaison Department for a cost effective
channel marketing plan that created sales to a previously ignored customer base.
• Recruited top performers in sales and finance to continue increasing sales volume and profit.
National Director of Customer Relations
Military Liaison, Public Relations, Human Resources
Sales Manager New and Used
Sales Consultant April 1995-Sept 2008
Bill Heard Enterprises, Columbus, GA
• Directed, Trained and Motivated Customer Service Departments at sixteen locations across the
country for a “Fortune 400 Top Privately Owned Company”.
• Honored with the #1 National Ranking in Customer Service for 4 consecutive years.
• Fostered strong relationships with the Fort Benning community by leading a unique and
innovative Military Liaison Department which contributed to increased sales, satisfaction and
community image.
• Directed Business Development Centers which handled all incoming and outbound sales calls,
internet traffic and ran direct mail campaigns using latest monitoring tools to measure and
improve effectiveness.
• Certified Facilitator with ‘Standards for Excellence’ – A continuous improvement program
which identified and implemented strategies to improve internal and external business processes.
• Facilitated customer focus groups to gather marketing and satisfaction data for use in process
improvement and increasing profitability.
• Negotiated compliance and mediation issues preventing loss of revenue and frivolous litigation
against the corporation.
• Honored as Salesman of the Year during first full year of employment.
Maintenance Supervisor/ Technician March 1990- May 1995
Mechanic Tracked & Wheeled Vehicles/Tank Gunnery Systems March 1984-March 1987
United States Army, Duty Stations Worldwide
• Led Motor Pool operations for organizations with vehicles and equipment in excess of 3 million
dollars in value, to maintain 100% operational readiness.
• Supervised, trained and counseled soldiers to maintain equipment for 100% combat
effectiveness.
• Instructed soldiers on basic military skills and on advanced technical job skills training.
• Diagnosed and Repaired mechanical and technical problems on tracked and wheeled vehicles,
including computer controlled gunnery systems on the M1 tank.
• Certified in three maintenance military occupational specialties, with five technical additional
skill identifiers.
Insurance Agent/ Investment Counselor June 1987-October 1988
Western-Southern Life - New Castle, PA
• Sold insurance and investments, while maintaining a debit route and exceeding all sales goals.
• Received company’s highest sales award and joint results leader awards.
Home Improvement Sales June 1987-October 1988
Sears – New Castle, PA
• Honored as top commissioned salesperson of the month four times.
EDUCATION
Psychology Major/Political Science Minor with 57 Credit Hours Fall 1987- Fall 1989
Slippery Rock University - Pennsylvania State University System
• Activities included serving as President of A.N.S.W.E.R.S. (Assoc. for Non-Traditional
Students), CIRUNA (Mock U.N.), Psychology Club, and Public Relations Groups.
Military Technical & Leaderships Schools
United States Army – Locations Worldwide
• Certificates and Diplomas from the following: Non-Commissioned Officer’s Leadership
Academy, Instructor Training Course, Hazardous Materials/ Waste Handler, Combat Life Saver,
Recovery Specialist Course, Parts & Inventory Managers Course, Three Military Occupational
Specialties Schools with five specialty skill identifiers.
Automotive Technology Major - Diploma
New Castle School of Trades- New Castle, PA March 1983
• Liberal Arts Curriculum, Majoring in Automotive Technology and Maintenance.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley
•As Employee Campaign Coordinator our contributions increased in excess of 300%, helping my
company to receive the “Spirit Award” which was created specifically for the event.
•Appeared along with my son in the 2007 Campaign Video.
•Served on the 2008 Allocations Committee.
•Guest Speaker for several company campaigns in the Chattahoochee Valley.
God Bless Fort Benning
•Served as the 2006 Event Chairman. Due to the dedicated Committee and Volunteers throughout
our community, the event was very successful, drawing in excess of 20,000 people to our
nations largest Pro-Military Rally.
•Committee Member and Organizer of the Hug-a-Hero venue of this event for three years, which
honors the brave men and women who serve and sacrifice.
HOOAH! Wristbands
•Created, produced and sold the popular HOOAH! Wristband as a Fundraiser for the family
readiness groups of Fort Benning.
Everyone’s Chance
• Past President, Current Board Member and Guest Speaker
• Providing positive role models / business leaders to speak with and mentor “At Risk Youths”.
Operation Pizza Drop
•After a request from a friend in Iraq, I was happy to organize community leaders and send 500
Papa John’s Pizzas to our troops. Sean Hannity featured this story on FOX News.
Easter Seals, St. Jude’s, Children’s Miracle Network, Big Brother’s Big Sister’s, Boys and
Girls Clubs, American Red Cross, Operation Homefront, et. al.
•Organizations which I have supported through fundraising and/or volunteer work.
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request.
