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Darrin Felsner

Darrin Felsner

Magnolia,TX

Summary

Seasoned Finance Manger / bringing proven expertise in the automotive environments. Successful leader and manager equipped with skills to handle high-level dealership responsibilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Finance Manager

KAG Automotive Group
07.2025 - Current

Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.

  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Achieve monthly Dealership goals for F&i, C.I.T, PVR, PPD, C.S.I
  • Proven top producer in F&I
  • Assisted customers with completing loan applications and other paperwork.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and other third parties.
  • Approved loan applications based on customer creditworthiness and provided detailed financial advice.
  • Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers.

Finance Manager

Bayway Cadillac
09.2023 - 07.2025
  • -Maintain and achieve CIT/CSI goals
  • - submit loan applications to Lenders and secure the deals
  • -contract deals, and confirm all documents are correct and complete
  • - review all customer documents and check potential fraud.
  • - secure all documents at all times to protect the customer and the dealer.
  • -Manage and maintain all expected gross for the dealership monthly goals.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.

Finance Director

KAG automotive group
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.
  • Developed strategies to increase auto finance sales volume while maintaining profit margins.
  • Analyzed customer credit histories in order to determine eligibility for loans.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing by customers.
  • Provided guidance and advice on the best financing options available for customers.
  • Collaborated with sales staff in order to maximize opportunities for profitable deals.

Finance Manager

BMW Houston North
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Maintain company compliance standards
  • Achieve company CSI / CIT objectives
  • Work with lenders on approving loans/ rehashing declined applications
  • Mentor / train sales staff
  • Achieve/ exceed company’s monthly goals
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing by customers.
  • Collaborated with sales staff in order to maximize opportunities for profitable deals.
  • Stayed abreast of lending regulations, industry trends and market rates.
  • Approved or denied loan applications and explained reasoning behind decisions.

Finance Director

Sonic automotive Inc/ jaguar Land Rover
02.2018 - 04.2021
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing by customers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to auto finance services.
  • Processed applications for new vehicle loans efficiently and accurately.
  • Monitored current market rates for competitive pricing of loans offered.
  • Collaborated with sales staff in order to maximize opportunities for profitable deals.
  • Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.

Finance Manager

Sonic automotive/ Lone Star CHevrolet
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed CSI / CIT to company guidelines and maintain the goals of the monthly budget for the department
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to auto finance services.
  • Processed applications for new vehicle loans efficiently and accurately.
  • Monitored current market rates for competitive pricing of loans offered.
  • Collaborated with sales staff in order to maximize opportunities for profitable deals.
  • Developed loan contracts and explained contract terms to clients.
  • Informed customers of loan application requirements and deadlines.

Finance Manager

Sonic automotive/ Lone Star Ford
07.2011 - 02.2017
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.
  • Analyzed customer credit histories in order to determine eligibility for loans.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing by customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding auto financing services in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to auto finance services.
  • Monitored current market rates for competitive pricing of loans offered.
  • Approved or denied loan applications and explained reasoning behind decisions.

Education

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Macomb community college
Clinton, Mi
06-1995

Bachelor Of Arts - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales university
Charleston, Sc
06-1993

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Staff Training
  • Asset Protection
  • Sales Support
  • Goal Setting
  • Customer Service
  • Willing to Learn
  • Knowledgeable with Route one / Dealer track / CDK / Darwin/Stone eagle
  • AFIP (Association of Finance and insurance professionals)

Certified & licensed with Texas , and federal level

  • Financial product sales
  • Credit assessment
  • Attention to detail
  • Self motivation
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Automotive Finance Manager

KAG Automotive Group
07.2025 - Current

Finance Manager

Bayway Cadillac
09.2023 - 07.2025

Finance Director

KAG automotive group
01.2023 - 10.2023

Finance Manager

BMW Houston North
03.2021 - 11.2022

Finance Director

Sonic automotive Inc/ jaguar Land Rover
02.2018 - 04.2021

Finance Manager

Sonic automotive/ Lone Star CHevrolet
02.2017 - 02.2018

Finance Manager

Sonic automotive/ Lone Star Ford
07.2011 - 02.2017

Associate Of General Studies - General Studies

Macomb community college

Bachelor Of Arts - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales university
Darrin Felsner