Sarah Halfon Kopecki
About Sarah Halfon Kopecki
Sarah Halfon Kopecki is the National Training Manager at Safe-Guard Products International, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in training and management roles across various automotive companies, including significant positions at O'Gara Group and Mercedes Benz of Calabasas.
Current Role as National Training Manager
Sarah Halfon Kopecki currently serves as the National Training Manager at Safe-Guard Products International, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing training initiatives across the organization. Her focus includes enhancing the skills of employees in various departments, ensuring alignment with company objectives, and improving overall performance.
Previous Experience at Safe-Guard Products International
Prior to her current role, Sarah worked at Safe-Guard Products International as the Regional Training Manager from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she facilitated nationwide training events, including multi-day workshops known as 'Academies' and 'Universities.' She also served as the Regional Product Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to product management strategies in the Northeast region.
Background in Automotive Sales and Finance
Sarah has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked as the Rolls Royce General Sales Manager at O'Gara Group from 2013 to 2018. She also held the position of Finance Manager at Rusnak Auto Group for one year in 2006. Additionally, she served as the Finance Director at Mercedes Benz of Calabasas / Acura 101 West from 2007 to 2011, where she managed financial operations and customer relations.
Training and Coaching Expertise
Throughout her career, Sarah has trained and coached personnel in over 200 OEM dealerships across the United States. Her training programs focus on enhancing gross profit, customer satisfaction index (CSI), and sales retention. Her experience in facilitating training events has established her as a knowledgeable resource in the field.