Daniel Blackledge
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Accomplished manager with a proven track record with excelling in leadership roles and driving variable team success. Expert in client relationship management and financial product knowledge, demonstrated by leading teams to strong performance. Skilled in motivating staff and leveraging analytical problem-solving to achieve exceptional results. Goal-oriented manager and expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director/GSM
Mercedes Benz Of Wesley Chapel
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Coached sales associates in sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Managed day-to-day operations, delegating tasks as necessary to ensure smooth workflow within the organization.
Finance Director/GSM
Autonation Subaru/Volkswagen/Audi Spokane Valley
12.2014 - 06.2022
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Number 1 in Brand for 3 years in a row
- Slugger award 2016 and 2017 for highest service contract penetration
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners
Finance Manager
Autonation Honda Spokane Valley
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents.
Sales Associate
Autonation Honda Spokane Valley
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
Education
No Degree - Used Vehicle Manager University
Autonation University
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2011
Skills
- Goals and performance
- Analytical problem solver
- Assume leadership Roles
- Self-starter with ability to motivate
- Sales team training
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Rapport and relationship building
- Sales processes
- Goal Setting
- Motivational leadership style
- Efficient in CDK
- Efficient in Dealertrack
- Traffic Management
- Financial product knowledge
- Customer service-focused
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Finance Director/GSM
Mercedes Benz Of Wesley Chapel
06.2022 - Current
Finance Director/GSM
Autonation Subaru/Volkswagen/Audi Spokane Valley
12.2014 - 06.2022
Finance Manager
Autonation Honda Spokane Valley
01.2013 - 12.2014
Sales Associate
Autonation Honda Spokane Valley
04.2012 - 01.2013
No Degree - Used Vehicle Manager University
Autonation University
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
Washington State University