Aaron Pruitt

Dependable operations professional with 20+ years of experience managing inventory, inspecting incoming vehicles, coordinating reconditioning, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting customers in fast-paced dealership environments. Comfortable following structured processes, making sound decisions, and working across teams to keep daily operations organized and on schedule. Brings a hands-on work ethic, close attention to detail, and a consistent focus on quality and accuracy.

Sales Associate at Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet (2025-06 – 2026-07)

• Supported customers through vehicle selection, negotiation, paperwork, and delivery while maintaining accurate information throughout the process.
• Worked with sales and operations teams to keep transactions moving and meet customer expectations.

Used Car Buyer / Finance Manager at Tony's Auto World (2018-11 – 2022-06)

• Managed wholesale and retail inventory, including acquisition, pricing, merchandising, and disposition decisions.
• Reviewed applications and supporting documents for completeness before submitting them to multiple lenders.
• Balanced customer needs, inventory availability, and business requirements in a fast-paced dealership setting.

Special Finance Manager at Airport Nissan (2015-11 – 2016-05)

• Managed transactions from application through approval, contracting, and funding while following lender requirements.
• Resolved documentation and funding issues and established a finance function that averaged approximately $1,300 per vehicle.

Special Finance Manager / Credit Acceptance Specialist at National Car Mart (2014-09 – 2015-01)

• Prepared customer credit documents, verified deal-package accuracy, and completed transactions in line with lender requirements.

Vice President / Used Car Inventory Manager at Mike Pruitt Honda (2001-08 – 2014-03)

• Led daily used vehicle operations, including inventory purchasing, pricing, staff coordination, and customer purchase approvals.
• Inspected incoming vehicles, reviewed condition reports, and coordinated reconditioning plans before vehicles were offered for sale.
• Purchased inventory through regional auctions and maintained an organized wholesale and retail inventory strategy.
• Used market research and operational judgment to appraise vehicles, make purchase decisions, and control inventory costs.

Studies in Business Management – University of Toledo (1999-08 – 2001-06)

– Youngstown State University