Derrick Walker
Royal Oak
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Suburban Ford of Ferndale
Ferndale
01.2023 - Current
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Analyzed sales activity to identify and correct cost errors or price discrepancies.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
Finance Manager
Suburban Toyota of Troy
Troy
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with departments to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Conducted risk management assessments and created strategies to minimize potential risks.
- Ensured accurate and timely compliance with tax filing requirements and other regulatory obligations.
- Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
Car Salesperson
Suburban CDJR of Troy
Troy
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles that matched their needs and preferences.
- Demonstrated vehicle features and benefits during customer test drives.
- Negotiated pricing and financing options with customers to facilitate sales.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of different car models and market trends.
- Collaborated with the service department to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Managed customer follow-ups to enhance satisfaction and build relationships.
- Developed relationships with potential buyers through phone calls and emails.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submitting it to the dealership's finance office.
- Performed data entry tasks into dealer management software programs such as Reynolds and Reynolds or CDK Global DMS systems.
Education
Henry Ford High School
Detroit, MISkills
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Contract negotiation
- Compliance management
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
Timeline
Finance Manager
Suburban Ford of Ferndale
01.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Suburban Toyota of Troy
07.2020 - 01.2023
Car Salesperson
Suburban CDJR of Troy
02.2014 - 07.2020
Henry Ford High School