Andris Barrera
Apopka
Summary
Service-oriented Sales and Customer Services Representative with extensive experience in customer relationship management, multilingual communication abilities, sales leadership, and operational excellence. Dynamic and energetic professional with a proven track record in driving results, building customer loyalty, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in financial services and store management, with proven success in supporting a store that generated over $22 billion in sales and sold over 1,000 cars monthly. Adept at cultivating strong relationships with prime and sub-prime banks nationwide.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
AutoNation
07.2019 - Current
- Spearhead financial services operations across AutoNation Toyota Winter Park and AutoNation Chevrolet Airport locations
- Supported the finance department in generating over $15 million in funding, while fostering strong partnerships with prime and sub-prime banks nationwide
- Oversaw customer financing processes, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while meeting sales and revenue goals
- Recruited, trained, and developed a high-performing team, improving sales productivity and customer engagement
- Managed funding and cash flow processes, ensuring seamless financial transactions
Store Manager
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Directed all store operations to meet and exceed sales goals while delivering top-tier customer service
- Enhanced visual presentation standards and optimized inventory control procedures to improve store performance
- Trained and coached staff, driving productivity and team engagement
Assistant Manager
Aldo Inc.
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed daily operations and upheld high standards for sales and customer service
- Promoted from Associate to Assistant Manager within 10 months for exceptional performance
Education
Certificate in Finance Management -
AutoNation University
08.2020
Equivalency - Accounting, bachelor’s degree 3-Year Program
Pedro Diaz Coello
01-2013
High School Diploma Equivalency -
Enrique Jose Varona
01.2010
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Lead Sales Generation
- Customer Service Excellence
- Visual Merchandising & Inventory Control
- Team Orientation & Staff Training
- Schedule & Store Operations Management
- Funding & Cash Management
- Security & Loss Prevention Reporting
- Recruiting & Talent Development
- Cash flow management
- Revenue growth
- Cost control
- Internal controls
Additionalinformation
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, 5+ years
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
AutoNation
07.2019 - Current
Store Manager
Sunglass Hut, Luxottica
02.2016 - 06.2019
Assistant Manager
Aldo Inc.
05.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma Equivalency -
Enrique Jose Varona
Certificate in Finance Management -
AutoNation University
Equivalency - Accounting, bachelor’s degree 3-Year Program
Pedro Diaz Coello
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