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DEWAYNE PERRY
Pendleton,IN
Summary
Motivated Director of Finance promoting more than 35 years of proficiency in identifying and analyzing trends and partnering with other departmental leaders. Action-oriented individual with experience tracking actual business results against plans, including acquisitions. Offering exceptional issue resolution and staff training skills. Systematic Financial Executive experienced in ERA-IGNITE finances. Trained in financial project management, customer service and investment advising. Collaborates closely with clients to optimize specialty financial plans and profitable outcomes. Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Finance Director position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Crain Hyundai Little Rock
Finance Director
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Managed day-to-day operations within [Number]-person finance department for [Type] organization.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
Steve Landers Kia
General Sales Manager
12.2019 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Motivated team members to meet and exceed objectives by setting goals, tracking performance on daily basis and implementing improvement strategies.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions, and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
- Applied established sales techniques and persuasive communication skills to meet personal sales objectives.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures, and sales strategies.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Steve Landers Toyota
Finance Manager
07.1989 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
LITTLE ROCK MITSUBISHI
General Manager
05.1988 - 07.1998
Job overview
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR
Associate of Arts from Mathematics
05.2007
Marked Tree High School, Marked Tree, AR
High School Diploma
05.1986
Skills
- Familiar with Account Coding
- Stakeholder and Investor Relations
- Fiscal Services Marketing
- Account Analysis Expertise
- Credit Approval and Denial
- Cash Flow and Reconciliation
- Business Activity Tracking
- Manage Cash Flow
- Deal Structuring
- Loan Processing
- Excellent Team Leadership
Timeline
Finance Director
Crain Hyundai Little Rock
04.2021 - Current
General Sales Manager
Steve Landers Kia
12.2019 - 04.2021
Finance Manager
Steve Landers Toyota
07.1989 - 12.2019
General Manager
LITTLE ROCK MITSUBISHI
05.1988 - 07.1998
Pulaski Technical College
Associate of Arts from Mathematics
Marked Tree High School
High School Diploma
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