Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Character Profile
References
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Chris Bass

30410 N. 72nd Pl Scottsdale,AZ

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Airpark CDJR, a Berkshire Hathaway Automotive dealer, driving over $5.8 million in annual sales. Expert in financial analysis and contract management, fostering team collaboration and achieving consistent profitability. Renowned for exceptional communication skills and mentoring, ensuring operational excellence and exceeding performance goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance

Airpark CDJR
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
  • Oversee all financial responsibilities and financial sales of over $5.8 million in annual gross sales
  • Mentoring and training a team of 5 finance managers
  • Responsible for managing 200+ contracts per month
  • Training extensively on the current processes and procedures of Local, State and Federal laws
  • Critical thinking to achieve monthly and annual goals for the department and company
  • Forward thinking to stay profitable with ongoing changes within the economy, banking institutions and vendors
  • Responsible for exceeding expectations month-to-month in regards of gross profit revenue
  • Collaborating with all teams to include Sales, Finance and Management to increase solid workflow
  • Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

Assistant Finance Director

Airpark CDJR
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
  • Currently averaging 65 contracts a month
  • Managing a team of 5+ managers and all responsibilities
  • Maintained above average CSI
  • Maintained a consistent bank relationship with all financial institutions to maximize every contract
  • Responsible of achieving at or above goals each month and training staff day-to-day
  • Responsible for monthly finance P&L gross
  • Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

Finance Manager

Camelback Toyota
Phoenix, AZ
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Company Overview: Berkshire Hathaway Automotive
  • Averaged 85 contracts per month
  • Maintained consistent bank relationships with all financial institutions to maximize every contract
  • Maintained above average CSI
  • Personal goals achieved monthly
  • Funding contracts within 10 days to maximize gross profitability
  • Maintained positive affirmation to colleagues in high volume months
  • Berkshire Hathaway Automotive

F&B Director

Mastros Steak House
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2013 - 07.2017
  • Managed the 25 people in the wine and spirits and restaurant
  • Managed high profile clients with issues or conflicts and build a high reputation for Mastros on repeat business. Managed the Profit and Loss inventory weekly
  • Maintained long lasting relationships with customers
  • Began as Bartender and within 3 years (2016) was promoted to Manager

Bartender

Gibson's Steak House
Naperville, IL
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Built client relationships with rapport, sense of urgency, and great communication skill sets for large repeat business
  • Handled all the weekly profit and loss inventories on wine and spirits

Education

PGA of America -

01.2013

Joliet Junior College -

01.2006

Skills

  • Financial analysis and profitability
  • Contract and regulatory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Operational efficiency and adaptability
  • Effective communication skills
  • Cash flow and performance metrics
  • Capital structure optimization
  • Organizational skills and team leadership
  • Staff recruitment and hiring

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending quality time with my wife and 3 children
  • Playing golf
  • Sports
  • Foodie

Character Profile

  • Integrity
  • Family Foundation
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy
  • Open-minded
  • Goal Oriented

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Finance

Airpark CDJR
10.2022 - Current

Finance Manager

Camelback Toyota
07.2020 - 07.2021

Assistant Finance Director

Airpark CDJR
07.2017 - 01.2022

F&B Director

Mastros Steak House
10.2013 - 07.2017

Bartender

Gibson's Steak House
01.2006 - 01.2013

PGA of America -

Joliet Junior College -

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