Showcasing Professional Achievements and Skills
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Senior automotive operations leader with 20+ years of experience driving performance across multi-brand dealership environments—from frontline operations to executive leadership.
Trusted partner to OEMs including Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Infiniti, Nissan, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Hyundai, Porsche, Toyota, and Powersports NW.
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Operational Turnaround & Execution: Known for stepping into complex or underperforming stores to bring structure, clarity, and momentum—aligning teams, processes, and performance to OEM standards.
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Process & Technology Integration: Designs practical, scalable systems and integrates technology in ways teams actually adopt, improving efficiency, accountability, and customer experience.
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People-Centered Leadership: Leads with empathy and accountability, building strong cultures while holding teams to clear expectations that drive sustainable results.
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Builder Mentality: Builds teams, systems, and cultures that continue to perform long after implementation—balancing profitability, compliance, and human-centered leadership.​
CRAFTING PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
Welcome to my portfolio. This collection reflects a career grounded in empathy, strategic leadership, and results—highlighting impactful initiatives, scalable processes, and experience-driven solutions across automotive operations, consulting, and technology-enabled environments.
Known for bringing clarity to complexity, Sarah Conner partners with teams and leadership to stabilize operations, elevate performance, and strengthen culture in demanding automotive environments. Her work centers on building practical systems, aligning people around clear expectations, and translating strategy into day-to-day execution that actually sticks.
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She operates at the intersection of people, process, and technology—integrating tools in ways teams embrace, supporting OEM alignment without sacrificing humanity, and creating accountability structures that drive consistent results. Whether leading within a dealership, advising across rooftops, or supporting technology-driven initiatives, her focus remains the same: sustainable performance built on trust, structure, and shared ownership.
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At her core, Sarah is a builder—of teams, systems, and cultures designed to outlast her involvement. Her leadership reflects a commitment to doing things the right way, honoring partnerships, and leaving organizations stronger, more capable, and better aligned for what’s next.
Professional
Summary
A snapshot of my leadership philosophy, career progression, and hands-on experience leading OEM-aligned and multi-rooftop automotive operations.
Measurable outcomes and real-world results from transforming operations, improving performance, and building high-performing teams.
How I design processes, leverage technology, and advise organizations to drive adoption, alignment, and sustainable operational success.
Customer, employee, and community initiatives that strengthen brand loyalty, culture, and meaningful local engagement.
A curated collection of feedback reflecting the impact of my leadership, mentorship, and results across teams, organizations, and partners.
An overview of how I intentionally design and execute appreciation initiatives to recognize people, strengthen culture, and build lasting relationships.
A look at the interests and values that keep me grounded, energized, and aligned with sustainable, purpose-driven leadership.
A clear outline of how personal information is collected, used, and protected on this site.