EDITH THOMPSON
Management
Clarksvlle,Tennessee
Summary
Successful business professional offering several years of hands-on experience in management on all levels. Skilled in training employees in individual best practices for success and meeting learning objectives. Committed to improving students' knowledge of business management practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Business Instructor
Austin Peay State University / College of Business
Clarksville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Created innovative activities that encouraged hands-on learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for business classes.
- Reviewed textbooks and other materials needed for class assignments or projects.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests, or other evaluation methods.
- Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Director of Finance
Renshaw Automotive Group
Hopkinsville, KY
02.2021 - Current
- Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Reviewed applications against established parameters to determine approval, rejection, or modification requirements.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to reduce costs and improve terms.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings and other regulatory financial obligations.
Dealership General Manager
Hallmark Hyundai
Hendersonville, TN
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends, opportunities, and threats.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team-building activities that encouraged department collaboration.
Director of Finance
Lexus of Nashville
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Cultivated relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on borrowing arrangements
- Created monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports for senior management review
- Approved, rejected and coordinated approval and rejection of lines of credit and commercial, real estate and personal loans
- Recruited staff members and oversaw training programs
- Facilitated communication between finance team members, department heads, and executive leadership.
Dealership General Sales Manager
Sonic Automotive Inc, Crest Cadillac
Nashville, TN
09.2005 - 06.2015
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales revenue.
- Analyzed competitor strategies to gain an edge over them in the marketplace.
- Created weekly and monthly reports on sales performance, goals, and objectives.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels and took corrective action when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the company's CRM system.
- Managed staff of 15 sales representatives, providing guidance and support as needed.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management -
Walden University
Minneapolis03.2023
Master of Science in Human Resource Management -
Walden University
Minneapolis05.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville05-2016
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical Thinking
- Cross-functional team leadership
Publications / Dissertation
Relationship Between Opportunity for Advancement, Salary/Pay, and Retail Salesperson Turnover Intentions / Dissertation / Copyrighted Publication #TX 9-268-092
Affiliations
- Board Member / Greater Clarksville Region of United Way
- Board Member / Clarksville-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member / Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Foundation
- Committee Member / Budget and Allocation Committee, Greater Clarksville Region of United Way
- Small Business Owner
Accomplishments
- Delta Mu Delta International Academic Honor Society in Business
- Fulbright Association
- Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- 15 year consecutive awardee of the General Motors Mark of Excellence Award for Sales and Service
Certification
- Licensed State of Tennessee Notary Public
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Business Instructor
Austin Peay State University / College of Business
01.2024 - Current
Director of Finance
Renshaw Automotive Group
02.2021 - Current
Dealership General Manager
Hallmark Hyundai
07.2018 - 02.2021
Director of Finance
Lexus of Nashville
07.2015 - 07.2018
Dealership General Sales Manager
Sonic Automotive Inc, Crest Cadillac
09.2005 - 06.2015
Doctor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management -
Walden University
Master of Science in Human Resource Management -
Walden University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Austin Peay State University
- Licensed State of Tennessee Notary Public
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