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Eric Schwendeman joins Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers as sales manager

Fort Myers, FL - July 15, 2010 - Eric Schwendeman has joined the Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers dealership as a sales manager. Mr. Schwendeman was formerly a sales manager at Audi Volkswagen of Naples and has been in the luxury automotive business for 15 years. As sales manager, Mr. Schwendeman is responsible for ensuring every car purchase is in the customer's best interest and that their unique needs are fully served throughout ownership of the vehicle.     

The new John Marazzi dealership is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail, in Fort Myers, halfway between Six Mile Cypress and Alico Road. It has a robust inventory of new Audis, Jaguars and Land Rovers, as well as all brands of certified, pre-owned luxury vehicles. For more information, call 239.454.4444 or visit www.MarazziMotors.com

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Southwest Florida College 2010 Commencement Dr John Marazzi Part 1

Here is the video footage of Dr. John Marazzi delivering the 2010 Commencement Address at Southwest Florida College. Part One

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Southwest Florida College 2010 Commencement Dr John Marazzi Part 2

Here is the video footage of Dr. John Marazzi delivering the 2010 Commencement Address at Southwest Florida College. Part One

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John Marazzi to Give Commencement Address at Southwest Florida College and Receive Honorary Doctorate

Graduation Ceremony will take place Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Harborside Event Center.

A well known business leader and entrepreneur will accept an honorary degree and deliver the commencement address to 509 students receiving bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees and diplomas at Southwest Florida College's 36th commencement exercise, planned for Saturday, June 19 at Harborside Event Center.

"Graduation marks an important milestone for our students and is the culmination of years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice," said Dr. Stephen Calabro, Executive Vice President of Southwest Florida College. "We look forward each year with great excitement as we watch our graduates begin a new chapter in their lives."

Mr. John Marazzi of John Marazzi Nissan and Audi Jaguar Land Rover of Fort Myers will deliver the Commencement Address and will also receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. Mr. Marazzi entered into the automotive business as a car washer at the age of 12. His desire to do right by each and every customer and his passion for building a strong community has led him to become a successful business leader. He demonstrates that hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into realities and therefore sets a strong example for the Southwest Florida College graduating class of 2010.

Since the College was founded in 1974, approximately 4,500 students have graduated with degrees, diplomas and certificates in career fields such as allied health, legal studies, education, business, design and information technology - all of which offer high growth potential. This year's ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19 at Harborside Event Center. There will be a reception to follow for the guest speaker and honorary degree recipient. For more information on the event and directions to Harborside Event Center, please call (239) 939-4766.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private, institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, visit www.swfc.edu.

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Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers Names Top Sales Person for June 2010

Fort Myers Luxury New & Used Car Dealer Audi Jaguar Land Rover names Mark Davis as "June 2010 Salesperson of the Month"

Fort Myers, Fl  -  Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers is pleased to announce Mr. Mark Davis as "Top Sales Associate" for the month of June. Mr. Davis has been a sales associate for John Marazzi's Audi Jaguar Land Rover since its grand opening in March, but has been in the automotive industry for over twenty years, both in sales and management positions.

Mark Davis was selected as June 2010 Salesperson of the month for his exceptional performance and compelling accomplishments in the sales department. What he likes best about working in Audi Jaguar Land Rover is the incredible change John Marazzi begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting has brought to the dealership and the focus on hospitality and customer service.

 

Leo Gibely, General Manager of Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers, stated "Mark has become our top sales professional for the month of July, but because of his commitment, professionalism, and loyalty to his profession the real winners are  without a doubt his clients."

Sales manager, David Walker-Hughes stated "Mark's experience and knowledge of not only the British brands, but also Audi, are second to none. It is no surprise to me that he made salesman of the month. I expect that he would reach these heights soon again."

Audi Fort Myers a John Marazzi Dealership is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, Florida 33908 "One Mile North of Alico Road" call 888-229-2174 or visit online at http://www.marazzimotors.com/index.htm

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Shane Duhaime is new Land Rover Service Consultant for Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL - May 19, 2010 - Shane Duhaime has been hired as the Land Rover service consultant for John Marazzi's new Audi Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Fort Myers, FL to oversee the brand's service operations. Mr. Duhaime has been in automotive service for 18 years, most recently as customer relations manager at Ft. Myers Toyota.     

"Shane is a total professional with a unique knowledge of the sales and service operation," said John Marazzi. "I'm thrilled to have Shane back with me and I'm happy that he's working hand in hand with my Land Rover customers."

The new John Marazzi dealership is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail, in Fort Myers, halfway between Six Mile Cypress and Alico Road. For more information, call 239.454.4444 or visit www.MarazziMotors.com

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Jim McRae promoted to Parts & Service Director at Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers


Fort Myers, FL - May 11, 2010 - Jim McRae has been promoted to Parts & Service Director at John Marazzi's new Audi Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Fort Myers, FL to oversee the parts operations for the dealership. Mr. McRae has been with the parts department for two years, during which time he reorganized the entire operation, bar-coding and rearranging the inventory for better control and faster service.     

"We are very fortunate to have Jim," said John Marazzi. "His expertise in all three product lines allows us to continue to deliver the level of service our customers deserve." 

The new John Marazzi dealership is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail, in Fort Myers, halfway between Six Mile Cypress and Alico Road. For more information, call 239.454.4444 or visit www.MarazziMotors.com

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Audi A4 Quattro and A8 Get "All-wheel drive car of the year" Honors

Audi Fort Myers a John Marazzi Dealership announces the "All-wheel drive car of the year:" It's two wins for Audi! - First places for Audi A4 quattro and new Audi A8 - Audi Q5 and R8 runners-up in their categories

Fort Myers, Florida - The Audi Fort Myers team is excited to announce a double win again for Audi: For the fifth time in a row, two Audi models are "All-wheel drive car of the year." The Audi A4 quattro and the new Audi A8 were voted at the top of their respective categories. The news was not a complete surprise to Audi Fort Myers a John Marazzi Dealership in Southwest Florida. "We have seen a tremendous interest in these cars and have an exceptional selection available, handpicked for our discriminating Audi customer." Audi Fort Myers customer base is from all across Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Sanibel, Sarasota, and Cape Coral."

The Audi A4 quattro won in the category "All-wheel drive cars from $25,000 to $40,000", and the new Audi A8 finished top of the category "All-wheel drive cars over $40,000" first time out. Audi's success was rounded off by second places for the Audi Q5 in the category "Off-road vehicles and SUVs from $25,000 to $40,000" and for the Audi R8 in the category "All-wheel drive coupés and sports cars." This result makes Audi one of the most successful brands in the reader poll once again this year.

Audi Fort Myers a John Marazzi Dealership is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, Florida 33908 "One Mile North of Alico Road" call 888-229-2174 or visit online at http://www.marazzimotors.com/new-inventory/Audi.htm?reset=InventoryListing

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WUVF-TV Univision awarded Gold ADDY for best creative advertising for its John Marazzi Nissan ad campaign, ?Learn Spanish?

 

Fort Myers, FL - March 11, 2010 - The  Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) awarded a Gold ADDY to WUVF-TV Univision on March 5, 2010 for its TV ad campaign for John Marazzi Nissan entitled, "Learn Spanish". This was a first ADDY win for producer Jose Fernandez and co-collaborator John Marazzi. Judge Jessi Miller commented, "The use of humor and culture made it personal, refreshing and innovative, a great example of an idea winning out over limited resources."
 

Jose Fernandez is the production manager at WUVF-TV Univision and program director for "Accion Hispana". With over 14 years of industry experience, he has created thousands of spots for major advertising companies, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations. WUVF-TV has been the leading source of local Hispanic news and entertainment for over five years through its cable, satellite and over-the-air transmissions. Univision is the largest Spanish language network in the United States.  

 

John Marazzi owns and operates John Marazzi Nissan, which was recently named a Nissan "Circle of Excellence" dealer, one of just a few Nissan dealerships in the country to be awarded the honor and Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers.


John Marazzi Nissan is located at 3640 Pine Ridge Rd., in Naples, FL, one block west of I-75 at Exit 107. The award-winning ad can be viewed at www.MarazziNissan.com


Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers is located at 15875 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, Florida 33908 www.MarazziMotors.com

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John Marazzi makes a move


John Marazzi plans to shift his new luxury car dealership south of Fort Myers into a higher gear.


Marazzi, as managing partner, purchased the Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover Fort Myers dealership a week ago. By this past weekend, Marazzi was already offering discounts up to $2,000 off sticker price on new Audi models to drive sales, a move he admits is unusual in the luxury car market."Just because you have a hot product, it doesn't mean you have to hold prices up," Marazzi said.

The price incentives make the dealership more competitive with major metro markets like Miami, encouraging area residents to make a deal closer to home."If we can get a customer in here, that is a customer we can keep," he said. It didn't take customers long to get the message. The dealership sold 12 cars over the weekend. It had sold 18 new cars in February.

Marazzi, who was general manager of Fort Myers Toyota for 17 years, and purchased the Naples Nissan dealership now called John Marazzi Nissan. That dealership now routinely trails only his former employer in total sales in Southwest Florida, selling 129 new cars in February.

The dealership was awarded Nissan's Circle of Excellence award for top operations. Marazzi, 45, said the luxury dealership has the potential to sell 120 cars a month."I don't know a lot about a lot of things, but I do know a lot about the car business," he said. "I don't want to come off as cocky, but I am confident."

Darryl Shepherd, the general manager of Fort Myers BMW, said Marazzi has established himself as a strong player in the local market."John Marazzi is a very intelligent, wise business operator," Shepherd said. "He will adjust his marketing and business operations no matter what market he is working in."

Marazzi admits that elements of the business have plenty of room for improvement. "Our service operation at this location has been mediocre at best," he said. "That will change because, if I can give a customer a top-quality service experience, they will be back." As one part of his service upgrades, Marazzi said loaner vehicles for service customers will be luxury models, instead of the rental cars previously offered.

He said the dealership also plans to renovate the building and service areas and boost its Web site to drive sales.Marazzi said the dealership will hire about 10 additional people soon for a total staff count of 60.

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Eric Schwendeman joins Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers as sales manager
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Shane Duhaime is new Land Rover Service Consultant for Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers
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Jim McRae promoted to Parts & Service Director at Audi Jaguar Land Rover Fort Myers
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Audi A4 Quattro and A8 Get "All-wheel drive car of the year" Honors
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WUVF-TV Univision awarded Gold ADDY for best creative advertising for its John Marazzi Nissan ad campaign, ?Learn Spanish?
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John Marazzi makes a move
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