John Hyland

John Hyland

School Information

School: Southern Oregon University

College Major: Business

Years at College Works: 2005

Career Information

Working For: Auto: Cox Automotive

Title: Performance Manager

Industry: Automotive

Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:

Results-driven vAuto Performance Manager specializing in optimizing dealership success through innovative inventory management strategies. With expertise in vAuto’s suite of software solutions, I drive sales performance and profitability by analyzing market trends, implementing dynamic pricing strategies, and providing actionable insights. Committed to exceeding performance targets and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?

My family.

College Works Career Impact

In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?

An amazing experience that changed my plans for the future mid college. I greatly enjoyed it.

How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?

College Works Painting changed my direction in life I was planning on joining the military as an officer but College Works Painting brought me back to the business world. Since then it helped me understand the value of a relentless work ethnic and persistence against falling.

What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?

I wouldn’t say I learned it from College Works Painting but it greatly enforced my will to succeed.

Advice

What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?

Do College Works Painting and chase it with reckless abandon.

What’s your favorite memory from CW?

Our night out on Dan Green!

Last words of wisdom?

Don’t be scared of naysayers in any industry you want to pursue.

Your future starts here.

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