To: Oregon Governor -- Mr. Ted Kulongoski -- governor@state.or.us
From: Ben Plymale - Automotive Dealership Consultant bplymale@aol.com www.AutoAuditHelp.com
Governor Kulongoski,
I'm responding to information I just received regarding your planned meeting this next Tuesday (4/7/09) with Norway Representatives of Think City 100% Electric Car and possible production / distribution of that vehicle from the Portland plant site of former Freightliners location. I'm very interested in possibility of Portland, Or. being location of production and distribution of that vehicle. I have an Automotive related background (see below business resume) -- I'd like to be of assistance regarding acquiring production & distribution of the Norway Think City 100% Electric Car here in Portland, Or.
BEN W. PLYMALE
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP CONSULTANT
4015 S.W. 185 Ave.
BEAVERTON, OR. 97007
Phone #503 - 672 - 7905 / Cell #503- 886- 9100 / Fax #503 - 649 - 1554
Web Site: www.AutoAuditHelp.com email: bplymale@aol.com
Overview: Thirty-one years of Automotive Sales / Service and other Dealership related activities as a General Motors Corporation field representative. Retired from G.M. September 1, 1995. MBA Degree in Business Administration.
Strengths: BUSINESS CONSULTANT - ability to analyze financial data and other business related information to determine potential weakness and provide constructive suggestions to improve efficiency and output; enhancing the business operation.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - relates well with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Comfortable in dealing effectively and professionally with the public.
SALES - Able to confidently promote and sell variety of products and services. A quick learner, especially pertaining to product knowledge, new procedures and concepts. Experienced in special merchandising activities and inventory control. Familiar with cash handling and other monetary transactions.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS - Experience in training and supervising others. Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervisiom. Dependable, responsible, and reliable.
Experence with General Motors Corp.: CONSULTANT / AUDITOR - Twelve years on G.M. Audit Staff, reviewed total Dealership operations related to vehicle sales / service and Dealership internal controls. Similar Consultant / Auditor responsibility within General Motors Divisional offices and assembly plant locations.
DEALERSHIP FIELD REPRESENTATIVE - twelve years calling on Chevrolet Dealerships assisting in sales / service and daily Dealership operational activities. Honored as District Sales Manager of the year during four of those years, and received leading Truck Sales District honors three of those years. Served in five different Districts, including one Metro District.
CLERICAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY - seven years with Chevrolet Motor Division field offices, responsibility to Business Management Dept.; Car and Truck Distribution Dept.; Fleet Sales Dept.; and Parts & Accessories Sales Dept.
Prior to General Motors Corp.: Three years with vehicle sales staff of a Chevrolet Dealership; two years with a Savings & Loan Company; three years with the U.S. Army Finance Core.
Education: B.A. Degree - Business Administration, Major in Accounting; Oregon State university. M.B.A. Degree - Business Administration, Major in Import/Export Trade Activities; City University.
Career, Goals / Plans: Continue as a Business Consultant, helping solve business related problems and improve business operations. Assist Automotive Dealerships regarding curent and potentilal future Factory / Dealership audits pertaining to vehicle sales incentive and/or service warranty claims. Assist Dealership regarding submission of sales incentive and/or service warranty claims and receiving proper claim reimbursement from Factory. My consulting services are adaptable to all dealerships, domestic and import; extensive travel no problem.
-----Original Message-----
From: governor@state.or.us
To: bplymale@aol.com
Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 9:10 am
Subject: confirmation of Creek, Stream & River Flooding
Thank you for sharing your ideas and concerns. I believe citizen
input is vital to a strong and healthy society and I urge your
continued involvement. Should your comments
require an additional response, appropriate staff will contact you.
I look forward to hearing from you in the future.
Sincerely,
Theodore R. Kulongoski
Governor
