Christen Mandziara
Erie,CO
Summary
Building my finance management career for the past decade has been one of the most enjoyable and self satisfying experiences I have had in my life. Recently I have taken on a new role as a mother and have shifted my time to focus primarily on my family. This has equally been one of the most significant experiences for me. With the time off from a demanding finance career, I have been excited to explore new opportunities in the workforce that could potentially unleash talents I never knew I had. I am looking to thrive within a company who honors both commitment to its establishment and its employees' personal time. Thank you for considering me as to be apart of your team!
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Stevinson Lexus Lakewood
Denve, CO
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed financial projections relating to business and industry trends and identified areas requiring improvement.
- Upheld the legal and moral wellbeing of a high volume Lexus Store by managing compliance and contracts for staff and for the consumer
- Generated 100k+ monthly in personal sales profit by selling Asbury ancillary products and insurance
- Trained sales associates in how to's with their customer base specifically in creating knowledge about finance incentives, rates and the benefits of protecting their vehicle purchase with inusrance and service contract options
Finance Director
Larry H Miller Lexus
Spokane, WA
02.2013 - 03.2023
- Managed finance department for Lexus of Spokane with compliance audits and maintaining month over month gross profits for myself and my staff
- Evaluated budget plans and current costs to project trends and recommend updates.
- Upheld strong relationships with vendors such as banking and ancillary product represenatives
- Won award for "Best Compliance" within the Larry H Miller group in 2018
- Generated 100k+ in gross profits monthly
- Continuously maxed out sales objectives with selling insuarnces and ancillary products and service contracts
- Ensured the dealerships profits were retained with under industry standard of less than 8% in monthly finance chargebacks
- Upheld the legal moral and financial wellbeing of the dealership with strict compliance for all employees in sales, managers in sales, and the finance employees
Finance Director
Larry H Miller VW and Kia
Denver, CO
05.2011 - 02.2013
- See above as this was the same position held at Lexus of Spokane
- Promoted to finance manager after only 8 months of selling vehicles
Store Manager of Operations
Steve Madden
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Created weekly schedules for staff members according to business needs.
Store Co-Manager
Cache
Denver, CO
04.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Reviewed daily sales reports and developed action plans based on results.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent for woman's high end appareal
Education
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Financial Modeling
- Business Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Forecasting
- Performance Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, CDK DMS, DealTrack, RouteOne, CUDL, and Excel
- Departmental Oversight
- Coaching and Training
- Lender Relationships
- Sales Enablement
- Insurance Products
- Electronic Contracting
- Performance Reviews
- Customer Relationship Development
- Financing Expertise
- Deal Structuring
- Credit Analysis
- Staff Training
Timeline
Finance Manager
Stevinson Lexus Lakewood
04.2023 - 08.2023
Finance Director
Larry H Miller Lexus
02.2013 - 03.2023
Finance Director
Larry H Miller VW and Kia
05.2011 - 02.2013
Store Manager of Operations
Steve Madden
01.2009 - 01.2011
Store Co-Manager
Cache
04.2005 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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