No Degree -
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
Avalon Scotland
FINANCE DIRECTOR
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Highly skilled Loan Specialist with expertise in data accuracy and security. Hardworking professional with over 6 years of assisting clients, scheduling payments and reviewing credit histories. Knowledgeable in all credit procedures.
Education
Work History
Finance Director
Priority Nissan Chantilly
CHANTILLY, VA
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Led successful negotiations on financing terms, resulting in lower interest rates and improved cash flow for the organization.
- Guided finance team during annual audits, resulting in consistently clean audit reports.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
Finance Manager
Ourisman Chevrolet & Kia of baltimore
BALTIMORE , MD
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Secure financing for customers through approved lenders using CDK, Ignite and other platforms.
Finance Manager
Ourisman Honda Of Laurel
LAUREL, MD
09.2020 - 04.2024
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Clean CIT, Tag and title and funding for accounting
Automotive Sales Consultant
Ourisman Honda Of Laurel
LAUREL, MD
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features, taking test drives and explaining warranties and services.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify customer preferences and recommend appropriate vehicles.
Skills
Strategic financial planning
Strategic planning
Cash flow management