Gabriel Despres

Responsible for cultivating and originating commercial real estate loans to an underserved segment of the commercial loan industry.

Recruiting, training and overseeing loan officers that will serve their assigned markets in the midwest.

Informing potential clients of our unique services that offer solutions that traditional banking does not service

• Led sales team to record sales performance and growth while increasing profitability over 35%.

• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
• Exceeded sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Owned and operated three retail automotive dealer locations.

Procured inventory, recruited sales and service representatives while managing all financial aspects of the dealership operations.

• General Manager of Mercedes Benz, Audi, Nissan and Ford dealerships in the Boston metro area.
• Led sales team to dramatic market share increases and profitability while attaining highest customer service rankings.
• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.

• Moved from Boston, MA to North Olmsted, Ohio with Bernie Moreno to take over an under performing Mercedes Benz Dealership.
• Through a unique approach to luxury automotive sales and customer service became the number one dealer in the entire midwest.
• Expanded company from one dealership to twenty-two dealerships through capitalizing on manufacturer market share goals which resulted in being awarded "open points".
• Fostered performance development of staff through ongoing coaching and mentoring on best practices.
• Performed monthly sales forecasting meetings while motivating and implementing strategic growth initiatives.