Ethan Christiansen
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Finance focused graduate with experience in vehicle sales, acquisitions, customer relations, inventory coordination, and team leadership. Skilled in financial analysis, investment research, and portfolio analysis. Seeking entry-level finance, banking, investment, or analyst role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Rodland Toyota
Everett, Washington
08.2026 - Current
- Negotiated sales agreements while ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the process.
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles that matched their needs and preferences.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submitting it to the dealership's finance office.
- Presented persuasive arguments to close deals quickly while maintaining high profit margins for the dealership.
- Analyzed market trends to determine competitive pricing strategies for vehicles on the lot.
- Educated customers about sales processes, warranty requirements and service standards.
Acquisitions
Rodland Toyota
Everett, WA
11.2025 - 07.2026
- Vehicle acquisitions and sales operations through customer engagement, appointments, and a moving inventory.
- Communication across all departments and management to streamline vehicle intake, appraisal preparation, and delivery efficiency.
- Experience in a fast-paced dealership environment, leading to skills in problem solving, and attention to detail.
- Evaluating trade-in and acquisition opportunities by supporting appraisal preparation, reviewing vehicle condition, and identifying inventory that aligns with dealership demand.
Team Lot Lead
Rodland Toyota
Everett, WA
06.2022 - 07.2026
- Supporting acquisitions and sales operations through identifying dealership needs.
- Consistent communication through inventory variation through multiple lots.
- Assist with customer-facing tasks within a fast-paced environment, building strong communication, quick thinking, and detail skills.
- Train and guide team members through dealership responsibilities, standards, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Finance
University of Washington
Bothell06-2026
Skills
- Financial Analysis Financial Statement Analysis Investment Research Portfolio Analysis Ratio Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Market Research Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables PowerPoint Google Sheets StockTrak Portfolio Simulation Basic Python Sales Negotiation Financial Assessment Guest Relations
Class Projects:
DCF Modeling, Multiple Modeling, and Free Cash Flow Analysis., Company Analysis, StockTrack Portfolio Simulation.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Rodland Toyota
08.2026 - Current
Acquisitions
Rodland Toyota
11.2025 - 07.2026
Team Lot Lead
Rodland Toyota
06.2022 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Finance
University of Washington