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EVERETT LEDBETTER

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Accomplished finance manager recognized for strong communication and critical thinking skills. Successfully negotiating contracts while establishing banking relationships to achieve competitive financing terms, contributing to overall business growth. Highly self-motivated, with a proven track record of profitability in regards to the sales of products and services within the industry.Possesses the ability to complete and process contracts within banking guidelines and state laws while protecting the dealerships assets.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

FINANCE MANAGER

ROYAL MOORE AUTO GROUP
HILLSBORO, Oregon
03.2018 - 04.2025
  • Protecting the dealership and its assets at all times.
  • Promoting finance products and services to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
  • Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous growth and success.
  • Negotiated with banks and other financial institutions for financing, and to optimize profitability.
  • Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements
  • Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
  • Promoting exceptional customer service at all times making sure the customer is first priority in what we do and the reason we are here

Finance Manager

VANCOUVER TOYOTA
VANCOUVER, WA
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Protecting the dealership and its assets at all times
  • Promoted finance products and services to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
  • Negotiated terms with banks and other financial institutions to secure financing and optimize terms.
  • reviewing and completing all transactions and turned in to the business office in a timely manner
  • established great relationships with lenders and financial institutions to help secure approvals and funding for compliance and profitability.
  • promoting excellent customer service at all times

Sales Associate

VANCOUVER TOYOTA
VANCOUVER, Washington
08.2010 - 10.2015
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Helped customers with finding the right vehicle that meets their needs and wants.
  • Offering solutions to help the customer achieve their goals.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.

Education

Associate of Arts - GENERAL STUDIES

MS GULF COAST JR COLLEGE
Gulfport, MS
06-1991

High School Diploma -

BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL
Biloxi, MS
06-1989

Skills

  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Lender relationships
  • Deal structuring
  • Mentoring and training

Affiliations

Enjoy spending time with my wife of 26 years and our 4 children

I love camping ,hunting, fishing, hiking.

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Toyota Sales Society from 2011-2015 with Vancouver Toyota.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

FINANCE MANAGER

ROYAL MOORE AUTO GROUP
03.2018 - 04.2025

Finance Manager

VANCOUVER TOYOTA
10.2015 - 03.2018

Sales Associate

VANCOUVER TOYOTA
08.2010 - 10.2015

Associate of Arts - GENERAL STUDIES

MS GULF COAST JR COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL