Chase Edwards
MCALESTER
Summary
I believe the most important qualities I can bring to a team are a high level of responsibility, absolute integrity, and leading by example. I am extremely hardworking. I understand most problems are a lack of clear communication. I am a problem solver. I am ready to work hard at work worth doing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand/Construction Worker
Liberty Trace Farm
Hampshire
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed livestock care and feeding on a daily basis
- Operated heavy machinery
- Construction labor ( 12 panel solar array, cabin, deck, etc.)
- Problem solving
- Engineering solutions
Sales Manager
Homer Skelton Hyundai
Olive Branch
02.2021 - 03.2025
- First year increased 300% gross profit YOY
- Consistently reached manufacturer volume objectives
- Oversaw daily activities of sales team to ensure alignment with goals
- Negotiated deals with salespeople
- Implemented processes for deals moving into finance that greatly decreased CIT problems
- Managed all in-house and manufacturer reporting
- Delivered daily team meetings with the sales department to go over previous days results and plan for today’s activities.
General Sales Manager
Allen Samuels Automotive Group
Jackson
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Increased new vehicle sales by 400% within 6 months
- Led sales team to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Worked and closed all deals
- Managed interview and hiring process for sales department to build a skilled team.
- Developed training programs for new sales associates.
- Facilitated acquisition of vehicles
- Oversaw F&I department
Finance Manager/General Sales Manager
Victory Automotive Group
Jackson
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Facilitated sales of finance and insurance products to customers.
- Closing deals
- Created lasting relationships with banks and customers alike
- Managed 4 salespeople and inventory for our used car location
- Oversaw operations of a dedicated used car store.
- Managed CIT report
- Compliance training
Salesperson/Assistant Sales Manager
Rick Case Automotive Group
Atlanta
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Guided customers in selecting vehicles tailored to preferences and needs.
- Presented vehicle features and benefits.
- Negotiated purchase terms with customers.
- Appointments via phone through Internet leads or call ins.
- Streamlined car inventory process from intake to front line ready, ensuring optimal vehicle availability for customers.
- Manager introductions and T.O.’s
Education
McAlester High School
McAlester, OKSkills
- Livestock management
- Heavy machinery operation
- Solar installation
- Construction labor
- Metal roofing
- Carpentry
- Welding
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation strategies
- Team leadership
- Compliance management
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Process optimization
- Excellent communication skills
- Relationship building
- Credit analysis
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Farm Hand/Construction Worker
Liberty Trace Farm
04.2025 - 05.2026
Sales Manager
Homer Skelton Hyundai
02.2021 - 03.2025
General Sales Manager
Allen Samuels Automotive Group
09.2019 - 02.2021
Finance Manager/General Sales Manager
Victory Automotive Group
12.2015 - 09.2019
Salesperson/Assistant Sales Manager
Rick Case Automotive Group
05.2014 - 11.2015
McAlester High School