Benjamin Appleberry
Lebanon,MO
Summary
Adept Finance Director with a proven track record at Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet, where I spearheaded process automation, enhancing efficiency by over 30%. Skilled in financial forecasting and team leadership, I excel in fostering professional development and cultivating strong customer relationships. My approach combines analytical thinking with a commitment to continuous learning, driving both personal and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet
Waynesville, MO
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
Car Salesperson
Don Vance Auto Group
Marshfield, MO
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in numerous referrals and repeat customers.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
Car Salesman
Sakelaris Automive Group
Lebanon, WI
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed successful sales strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and profit.
- Participated in training programs to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques, resulting in increased personal success rates.
- Collaborated with management to develop marketing strategies for promoting inventory and increasing showroom traffic.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current automotive trends, products, and competitors to stay competitive in the market.
Education
Stoutland Highschool
Stoutland, MOSkills
- Technology-savvy
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Recruitment and hiring
- Attention to Detail
- Customer relationship development
- Cash handling expertise
- Willing to Learn
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Team Building Leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship Building
- Relationship building and management
- Team building
- Proactive and Focused
- Self Motivation
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Goal Setting
- Know Your Customer
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Staff Management
Timeline
Finance Director
Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet
07.2021 - Current
Car Salesman
Sakelaris Automive Group
07.2019 - 03.2020
Car Salesperson
Don Vance Auto Group
01.2019 - 08.2021
Stoutland Highschool