Tom LaPointe

Current

Vice President of Florida Operations at Shore Auto Lease
Owner at Bartola Marketing Concepts, LLC

Past

Sales Manager at Ferrari Tampa Bay
Sales Manager at Ferrari of Tampa Bay
Partner at STERNS Automotive Strategies

Wholesale Buyer at AutoQuest exotic cars, Fort Myers
Writer / Photographer at Makes and Models Magazine
Hummer Manager at Dew Cadillac & Hummer
Manager, Super Gopher at Dimmitt Motorcar Group
Technical Assistant at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
Photojournalist / Magazine Editor at United States Marine Corps
Photojournalist / Magazine Editor / Public Relations at U.S. Marine Corps

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Education

Columbus University
University of Nevada-Reno
Fernley High School

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Tom LaPointe’s Summary

Exceptional writer, photographer and public relations / public affairs specialist. Dynamic motivational speaker and expert trainer with a diverse skillset. Extremely organized with excellent leadership ability and integrity.

Former U.S. Marine Corps public affairs specialist with extensive photojournalism and magazine editing experience, now currently freelance automotive writer / photographer published in several national magazines. Proficient in community relations, media relations, writing press releases, and conducting interviews.

Skilled graphic designer and web designer, as well as web developer with .Net and .asp.

More than a decade in the luxury and exotic automobile market. Special ability to provide full service turnkey vehicle export to virtually anywhere in the world.

Tom LaPointe’s Specialties:

Copyediting, writing, client relations, marketing, graphic design.

Detail-oriented with exceptional computer, presentation, sales and problem-solving skills. Strong closer, high personal standards for character, integrity, and loyalty, as well as a strong entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence that builds business through both client loyalty, business networking, and market expansion.

Proficient on Photoshop, Visual Web Developer, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, CorelDraw, CRM

Tom LaPointe’s Experience

Vice President of Florida Operations

Shore Auto Lease

(Automotive industry)

October 2009 — Present (2 months)

Develop regional market for closed-end leases of (new and used) luxury, exotic, and fleet vehicles.
Owner

Bartola Marketing Concepts, LLC

(Automotive industry)

July 2005 — Present (4 years 5 months)

- Handle all marketing aspects and vehicle sales for Sterns Automotive Strategies (www.jeffsterns.com), including sales, events and relations. Broad experience presenting to CEOs, CFOs, and business owners.
- Freelance automotive writer & photographer for several national publications, including duPont Registry, Affluent Page Magazine, Makes and Models, MOPAR, and Modern Lady, Parent Guide
- Board member and consultant to Vet-Buy military & veteran vehicle program
- Assisted retail dealers as interim sales manager, wholesale buyer / broker
Sales Manager

Ferrari Tampa Bay

(Automotive industry)

September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)

Oversee sales and marketing of new Ferraris and pre-owned exotic and premium automobiles.
Sales Manager

Ferrari of Tampa Bay

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Partner

STERNS Automotive Strategies

(Automotive industry)

July 2005 — September 2008 (3 years 3 months)

Managed exotic car brokerage and lifestyle service. www.jeffsterns.com
Wholesale Buyer

AutoQuest exotic cars, Fort Myers

(Automotive industry)

September 2007 — July 2008 (11 months)

Purchasing agent at auctions and through exotic car dealer network.
Writer / Photographer

Makes and Models Magazine

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Hummer Manager

Dew Cadillac & Hummer

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Automotive industry)

November 2002 — May 2005 (2 years 7 months)

Sales manager for Hummer vehicles.
Manager, Super Gopher

Dimmitt Motorcar Group

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

1997 — 2002 (5 years )
Technical Assistant

Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years )
Photojournalist / Magazine Editor

United States Marine Corps

(Automotive industry)

1987 — 1995 (8 years )
Photojournalist / Magazine Editor / Public Relations

U.S. Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USMC; Military industry)

March 1987 — July 1994 (7 years 5 months)

Excelled and decorated as a leader and over-achiever in one of the world’s most prestigious organizations. Oversaw all aspects of production of monthly magazine, including photography, copy, printing & distribution. Awarded Navy Commendation Medal, Leatherneck Magazine Photography Award, Received U.S. Marine Corps Award as #1 Magazine, #2 magazine in Department of Defense, received historical writing award. Served in base public relations capacity. Honorable discharge as sergeant.

Tom LaPointe’s Education

Columbus University

1999 — 2002
University of Nevada-Reno

Music 1986 — 1987
Fernley High School

Diploma , 1983 — 1986

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Tom LaPointe’s Interests:

exotic cars, racing, photography, vintage cars

Tom LaPointe’s Groups:

- Toastmasters International
- Marine Corps League
- International Motor Press Association
- South East Automotive Media Association
- Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club
- Ferrari Owners Club
- U.S. Marine Corps Combat Correspondents Association