RICHARD HAMILTON PHILPOT 4502 Yancey Drive

Nashville, TN 37215
Cell Phone: (615) 476-3821
Home Phone: (615) 665-0845
E-mail: mlphilpot@comcast.net
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, hard working business professional seeking a challenging position in
the general business field where I can use my skills, abilities, and experience
to
benefit the company and the customer. Strong management, sales, and customer
service skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build
strong customer relationships, resulting in repeat business and higher sales.
 Superior analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills. Skilled in
analyzing all areas of an issue and in making sound business decisions.
 Service oriented. Able to successfully network with superiors, business
associates, vendors, suppliers, and all levels of management and personnel.
EXPERIENCE
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION SERVICES Nashville, TN
Business Partner/Owner 2009 to Present
* Facilitated the start up of the company
* Managed Operations/Sales to a level of profitability within the first year of
business.
* Executed the licensing and the incorporation of the business
* Prospected and closed over 25% of new clients
* Hired, trained, and managed new employees
* Maintained and managed all profit and loss responsibility
DRIVERSWAY Nashville, TN
General Manager 2005 to 2008
* In charge of managing, maintaining, and overseeing operations for two
locations, one in Cool Springs, and the other in Murfreesboro,TN.
* Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supervising, and motivating
the management team. Directly responsible for 66 employees.
* Performed all advertising and marketing functions. Assisted with writing radio
and TV spots. Promoted dealership on TV in an Infomercial format by
describing a new car sales concept and talking with various members of the
staff.
* Increased gross revenues by $900,000 in two years.
BMW OF NASHVILLE Nashville, TN
Sales Manager 1997 to 2005
* In charge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and motivating 14 Sales
Associates.
* Significantly increased sales production from 20 units per month to 60-80+
units per month, resulting in gross profits of well over $1 million per year.
* Assisted with pioneering the "Certified Pre-Owned Program (CPO)" with the
manufacturer, which received national recognition.
CARITOL CHEVROLET/HONDA Nashville, TN
Sales Management (Part Owner) 1990 to 1997
* Assembled a team of investors to buy the business from previous owners.
* Performed in a variety of positions including New Car Manager, New Truck
Manager, and Used Car Manager.
* Responsible for managing and motivating a sales team of 25 Associates.
* Helped lead the company from near bankruptcy to a healthy financial position
within two years. Sold my position in the business in 1997.
EDUCATION
 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN
Completed 3 Years
 BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY, Franklin, TN