Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Brian Williams

Brian Williams

Lakeway,TX

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dealership Development Manager

Assurant Dealer Services, Inc.
The Woodlands, TX
04.2005 - Current

17 years experience assisting the owners of new car franchise dealerships increase sales and profitability in their variable operations. In charge of professional management training and income development for over 100 employees over 17 large Texas dealer groups. Extensive expertise in F&I product sales, digital marketing, legal compliance, reinsurance, loss control, negotiation, sales training, recruiting, and sales management. Responsible for new account acquisitions by prospecting A- level/ownership decision makers and maintaining longevity by constant communication of performance metrics and personal relationships.

President/CEO

Paramount Corp.
Austin, TX
01.1999 - 01.2005

Founded and operated a construction and restoration marketing firm. Within 36 mos, with no borrowing of capital, built a $4M annual revenue business with 70 employees doing business in 2 states and 4 locations. Closed first direct vendor contract in Texas with Home Depot for roofing services. Negotiated exclusive regional contracts for restoration services with over 11 insurance companies. Prospected and built relationships with A- level decision makers of General Contracting firms resulting in exclusive long term contracts. Managed team of estimators in commercial roofing division ensuring accuracy of blueprint takeoffs and adherence to manufacturer technical specifications. Also managed team of residential estimators, office staff, and fleet maintenance personnel. Successfully sold business in Jan of 2005.

Finance Director

Pavilion Lincoln Mercury
Austin, TX
06.1997 - 12.1998

Automotive financial products sales management. Negotiated contract terms and rates with banking institutions to increase profitability. Coached finance producers on deal structure and profit maximization.

Finance Producer

Friendly Chevrolet
Dallas, TX

Finance Producer

Leadership Ford
Dallas, TX

New and Used Car Salesperson

Leadership Ford
Dallas, TX

Education

BBA - Strategic Management And Entrepreneurship

University Of North Texas, Denton, TX
12.1994

High School Diploma -

Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL
06.1987

Skills

  • Team development strategies
  • Product development skills
  • Tech-savvy
  • Analytical mindset
  • Cross-functional team abilities
  • Process evaluations
  • Performance metrics
  • Strategic thinker
  • Sales leadership development
  • Business Administration

Certification

Current Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Licensure

Current Texas Specialty Lines Insurance License

Timeline

Dealership Development Manager - Assurant Dealer Services, Inc.
04.2005 - Current
President/CEO - Paramount Corp.
01.1999 - 01.2005
Finance Director - Pavilion Lincoln Mercury
06.1997 - 12.1998
Finance Producer - Friendly Chevrolet
Finance Producer - Leadership Ford
New and Used Car Salesperson - Leadership Ford
University Of North Texas - BBA, Strategic Management And Entrepreneurship
Leon High School - High School Diploma,
Brian Williams