CompanyBio

AUTOTRAIN.NET, LLC , a Delaware company, was formed to provide auto manufacturers, retail dealer groups, process providers, and creative/production firms with a one-stop solution to their classroom training and facilitation needs. As a network of automotive facilitators with management, creative, and technical backgrounds, we bring to the classroom over 80 years of combined in-dealership experience.

All AUTOTRAIN senior facilitators have extensive formal training in professional presentation skills. In addition, senior facilitators distinguish themselves with the creative talent and industry know-how required to produce exceptional classroom curriculum. When you select AUTOTRAIN, you have the peace of mind of knowing that, if you choose, the entire classroom training experience…curriculum, work-books, on-screen presentation and the delivery...can all be created and executed by people with real-world auto experience.

AUTOTRAIN facilitators count among their clients virtually all domestic and import manufacturers, over 50 of the Fortune 100 companies, the largest retail dealers and dealer groups in the country, and numerous vendors of processes and software solutions vital to today's retail environment. (see Combined Partial Client List) Recently, AUTOTRAIN has developed content directly for Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, and Nissan North America.

As the Internet and CRM systems become more and more vital to the auto industry, AUTOTRAIN's rare depth of experience in technical curriculum development & training separate us further from the fold. We employ Certified Microsoft Professionals on staff and in the field. And, in strategic alliances with the top providers of comparative vehicle data, AUTOTRAIN creates accurate and meaningful classroom content that participants take home & use to real competitive advantage.

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Scott Leder Communications & Management Consultant for over twelve years. Motivated and trained literally thousands of participants in Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Financial, and Software Solutions industries. Founding member of AUTOTRAIN. Instructional Design talents proven successful in national automotive trainings from new model launches (Ride & Drives) to Best Practices and Technical Processes. Also: Extensive e-CRM & Internet training skills.

J. Douglas Jefferys' 20 years' Retail Automotive Industry experience dates to 1972 in sales, sales management and general management of successful Mid-Atlantic Honda dealership. Founding member of AUTOTRAIN. Known for professional presentation skills teachings and creativity in writing curriculum and designing dynamic PowerPoint presentations. Military training background and Microsoft Professional certifications ensure participants enjoy outstanding learning experience.

Till K. Kahrs Management and Communication Consultant for over ten years, with extensive in-dealership experience both as sales consultant and as facilitator for process improvement with Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler-Plymouth and General Motors. An MBA and published author (U.S. Sales and Marketing Strategies), has produced and starred in many training videos, starred in national TV commercials and shows. Also: 10 years Presentation Skills Training to Fortune 100.

Dick Giles Master's degree in Psychology from University of Colorado. Ability to transfer knowledge in forthright, motivating style matched only by his warmth and understanding of human nature. History includes leading edge training in marketing, reward & retention, consultative selling, coaching & counseling in rollouts for Chrysler's Customer One and General Motors' GM BuyPower. Uncompromising command of audience owes much to 22 years as U.S. Naval Officer; three years commanded crew of over 500 in a wartime scenario.

Lauren J. Fix Nationally recognized automotive expert, contributing editor to major auto magazines, author of Driving Ambitions: A Complete Guide to Amateur Auto Racing, and The Performance Tire & Wheel Handbook. New model rollouts and process improvement for Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Infiniti & BMW. History includes Racing career. Frequently appears as media auto expert, featured guest on Oprah!, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, & ESPN.