David Schulman
Coram,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable F & I professional with 10 years of experience in the automotive industry looking to take on a leadership role. Strong and productive relationships with coworkers, lending institutions, product representatives and customers. Excellent time management skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. Respected by colleagues and possess experience and skills necessary to lead a team to help achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Finance Manager
Smith Haven Auto Group
2015.02 - Current
- Finance manager for a high volume dealership responsible for ensuring all compliance is followed, deals are funded quickly, and CITs are monitored so that all funding and incentives are correct, and objectives are met
- Manage a high volume of daily deals in a timely manner ensuring minimal customer wait times resulting in higher customer satisfaction
- Educate customers on the value of extended service contracts and additional back-end products to maximize profits
- Mazda certified
- Work closely with finance team and accounting office to ensure compliance, paperwork and contracts are disclosed properly, and deals are funded in a timely matter
- Create and maintain a monthly log of all financial details for each deal as it pertains to the finance department
- Arrange financing and review required documents to determine approval/rejection
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers, lenders, and product representatives
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations governing automotive financing practices
- Keep charge-backs at a minimum by thoroughly reviewing applications and successfully choosing lenders
- Use DMV Verifi NY to process title applications, obtain temporary registration tags, and check for existing liens on trade-in vehicles
- Educate sales team on products and services that finance offers to ensure seamless integration of financing options into the sales process
Education
Master of Science - Music Education
Long Island University Post
Brookville, NY05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Music
State University of New York At Albany
Albany, NY05.2009
Skills
- Experience of automotive sales & finance
- Operational knowledge of computer systems
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Ability to train various store associates
- Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
- Aftermarket Product explanation and sales
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Bank approvals and contract funding
- Analyze credit worthiness
- Interpersonal & rapport building skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership qualities
- Contract preparation
- Financial product knowledge
Timeline
Auto Finance Manager
Smith Haven Auto Group
2015.02 - Current
Master of Science - Music Education
Long Island University Post
Bachelor of Science - Music
State University of New York At Albany
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