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Donald Mikula

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Ambitious Finance Manager offering over 10 years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.

Detailed Sales Consultant well-known for providing interesting product demonstrations and convincing leads to make purchases. Reliable, quick-paced and team-oriented. Eager to participate in group-focused efforts to expand revenue and grow relationships.

Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Sales Manager

Patriot Chevrolet
Sturgeon Bay, WI
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
  • Monitored customer satisfaction levels and took corrective action when needed.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns.
  • Analyzed market trends and identified potential new customers.

Loan Officer

Franklin Financial
Birmingham, AL
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status, credit and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
  • Executed loan origination process and ordered credit reports, appraisals and preliminary title reports.
  • Educated customers on variety of loan products and available credit options to promote valuable decision-making.
  • Adhered to federal and state compliance guidelines relative to retail mortgage lending.

Finance Manager

Thornton Road Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lithia Springs, GA
06.2014 - 09.2018
  • Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
  • Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.
  • Liaised with senior management and business leaders to develop long-term and short-term financial goals.
  • Identified interest rates and loan terms by reviewing and analyzing client credit.
  • Built and enhanced financial models to forecast and report company revenue and other business metrics.

Automotive Finance Manager

Bessemer CDJR
Bessemer, AL
11.2009 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with lending representatives to obtain financing and complete sales.
  • Reviewed purchases and sales contracts for compliance with dealer and legal standards.
  • Identified potential leads through investigation of competitors' territories and used penetration techniques to land new business.
  • Educated customers about manufacturer and dealer policies, procedures and service options.
  • Promoted additional protections such as gap insurance to customers.

Sales Consultant

Greater Bham DCJ
Birmingham, AL
04.2006 - 10.2009
  • Listened to customers to understand needs and refer to optimal services.
  • Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
09.2003

High School Diploma -

Woodlawn High School
Birmingham, AL
05.2000

Skills

  • Equifax Application Engine
  • Bank Security Issues
  • Debt and Credit Management
  • Knowledge of VA Loan Process

Timeline

General Sales Manager

Patriot Chevrolet
01.2023 - 04.2024

Loan Officer

Franklin Financial
01.2019 - 07.2022

Finance Manager

Thornton Road Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
06.2014 - 09.2018

Automotive Finance Manager

Bessemer CDJR
11.2009 - 05.2014

Sales Consultant

Greater Bham DCJ
04.2006 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Arts -

Tarleton State University

High School Diploma -

Woodlawn High School

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