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Paula Brandon

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Ambitious Finance Manager offering over 8 years of experience in Finance and Sales. Confident individual with a proven track record. Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Larson Automotive
09.2019 - Current
  • 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
  • Greeting Customers to quickly and effectively transition from Sales to Finance
  • Gaining superior product knowledge to effectively recommend financing options and other products to Customers
  • Following up with Customers to ensure satisfaction
  • Ensuring that all administrative processes are handled timely and in compliance with company policy
  • Setting and achieving targeted sales goals Highly detail-oriented and organized
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customer

Finance Manager

Car Pros Kia
05.2021 - 06.2024
  • Proficient in Subprime loan approvals
  • Processed over 45 loan applications a month and monitored progress from start to finish
  • Negotiated loan terms and conditions with customers to secure the best deal
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan products to customers
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders, and other third parties
  • Obtained copies of applicant's credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine the feasibility of granting loans
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log the status of loans

Finance Manager

Dougs NW Cadilac
03.2018 - 09.2019
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
  • Ensuring that all administrative processes are handled timely and in compliance with company policy
  • Monitored pipelines to track and log the status of loans
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers

Education

Southwest Dealer Services-Finance & Insurance Training SWDS-California - Automotive Finance & Sales Training

Southwest Dealer Services-Finance Training
California
2018

Medical Science - Nursing/CCRC

Bryman College
Federal Way, WA
01.1995

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem Resolution
  • Assess Customers Needs
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Excellent Organizational Skills
  • Product Sales
  • Time management
  • Outstanding Work ethic
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer satisfaction

Timeline

Finance Manager

Car Pros Kia
05.2021 - 06.2024

Finance Manager

Larson Automotive
09.2019 - Current

Finance Manager

Dougs NW Cadilac
03.2018 - 09.2019

Medical Science - Nursing/CCRC

Bryman College

Southwest Dealer Services-Finance & Insurance Training SWDS-California - Automotive Finance & Sales Training

Southwest Dealer Services-Finance Training
Paula Brandon