Donald Vann Paden
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
I have over 30 years of Management Experience and a Entrepreneur with a vast knowledge of Starting up a Business form the ground up.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Delaware Nation
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2023 - Current
- Developed Individual Plans for Employment with each client to identify short-term objectives that lead to long-term employment goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, encompassing case notes, assessments, IPEs, and service plans.
- Effectively handled a heavy workload of various cases.
Finance Director/Certified Sales General Manager
Harley Davidson Inc
Moore, OK
03.2012 - 09.2017
- Developed and executed fiscal strategies by creating and enforcing yearly financial plans and budgets.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing business processes and recommending solutions.
- Established policies and procedures related to accounting systems, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing.
- Contributed to the development of market-oriented strategic plans as part of a collaborative effort with senior management.
- Coached staff on best practices for managing finances including budgeting techniques, expense tracking methods.
- Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
General Sales Manager/ Finance and Credit Director
Town and Country CDJ
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels and took corrective action when needed.
- Created weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, goals, and objectives.
- Managed staff of 15 sales representatives, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new sales personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
UNiversity of Central OKlahoma
Edmond, OK05-2019
Skills
- Relevancy to Job Requirements
- Owner and Operator of Automotive Dealership in Atlanta
- Certified Business Broker
- Published a Comprehensive Business Buyers Guide for Small Business buyers
- Auto Credit and Consultant's owner/ operator credit repair and consulting co
- A working knowledge of Business Taxes, Advertising, Setting up Corporations, Banking for Business, State Laws and Federal RegulationsFederal EIN tax numbers
Accomplishments
- Oklahoma Emergency Certification for Teachers, State of Oklahoma
- Troops to Teacher Institute, Okla. Dept. of Education
- Honorably Discharged from The United States Air Force
- A Proud Member of The Cherokee Nation
Timeline
Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Delaware Nation
10.2023 - Current
Finance Director/Certified Sales General Manager
Harley Davidson Inc
03.2012 - 09.2017
General Sales Manager/ Finance and Credit Director
Town and Country CDJ
07.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
UNiversity of Central OKlahoma
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