GHASSAN ABULEHIEH
San Antonio
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Top-notch Finance Director with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive General Manager
Grubbs Family of Dealerships Infiniti
San Antonio
05.2023 - Current
- Directed daily operations to enhance efficiency across multiple dealership departments.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for improved stock accuracy and availability.
- Implemented customer service training programs to elevate employee performance and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop strategies that boost vehicle sales and customer engagement.
- Managed budget allocations to optimize resource distribution within the organization.
- Oversaw compliance with industry regulations to ensure safe and legal dealership operations.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to secure favorable terms and reliable supply chains.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maximize workforce productivity during peak business hours.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the organization.
- Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation plans accordingly.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for growth.
- Monitored progress of projects against established goals and objectives.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing new products or services as well as improving existing ones based on customer feedback.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase profitability, reduce costs, and maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with senior leadership team on strategic planning initiatives that would enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review performance metrics and discuss potential solutions to challenges.
- Analyzed data and reports to identify areas of improvement in operations and develop action plans for implementation.
Founding Partner
A Motors Sales And Finance Llc
San Antonio
12.2019 - 04.2023
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivate staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
- Managed teams within organization professionals focused on improving productivity initiatives.
- Buying new inventory from auction and other sources to produce profit and sales opportunities.
- Established operational strategies to enhance sales and finance processes.
- Directed team activities to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Cultivated partnerships with financial institutions for streamlined funding options.
- Oversaw customer service initiatives to improve client satisfaction levels.
- Managed inventory control systems for efficient stock management.
- Implemented training programs for staff on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Coordinated marketing efforts to promote new vehicle offerings effectively.
Finance Director
Infiniti Of San Antonio
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Assisted finance department with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees for department.
- Managed day-to-day operations within 5 person finance department to train them to maximize profit and maintain high level of production within organization.
- Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
- Keeping CIT on point with day to day basis.
- Training sales managers on desking deals and finding best alternative source of finance options for clients.
- Finding best financial options for customers.
- Rehashing deals with lenders to create more opportunities to capture more car deals and maximizing profit.
Finance Director
Mercedes Benz Of Austin
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Assisted finance department with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees for department.
- Finding best financial options for customers by creating spreadsheets that would allow them to pick the best banks, and lender for their personal auto loan.
- Familiarized with legal binding contract, and legal documentations.
- Responsible for providing the best coverage and warranties for all customers needs.
- Maintain high profits for the company and improved the monthly gross.
- Trained new sales personal in company guidelines and policies .
Finance Director
financial & Automotive Services, INC, FIRST TEXAS HONDA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Finding best financial options for customers by creating spreadsheets that would allow them to pick the best banks, and lender for their personal auto loan
- Familiarized with legal binding contract, and legal documentations
- Responsible for providing the best coverage and warranties for all customers needs
- Maintain high profits for the company and improved the monthly gross
- Trained new sales personal in company guidelines and policies.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Assisted finance department with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees for department.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
Finance Manager-Finance Director Assistant
MCCOMBS FORD WEST
10.2011 - 08.2016
- Finding best financial options for customers by creating spreadsheets that would allow them to pick the best banks, and lender for their personal auto loan
- Familiarized with legal binding contract, and legal documentations
- Responsible for providing the best coverage and warranties for all customers needs
- Training finance managers on maximizing profit
- Training sales managers on desking deals and finding the best alternative source of finance options for clients
- Keeping CIT on point with day to day basis
- Maintain high profits for the company and improved monthly gross
- Trained new sales personal in company guidelines and policies.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Sales Manager
ANCIRA NISSAN
12.2007 - 09.2011
- Finding the best finance options for customers
- Secure profit
- Generate traffic
- Eliminates all objections and negotiates numbers customers by showing all the benefits of auto purchase
- Train sales reps to create strong team.
- Closing deals and makes things happen.
- 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.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Supervised sales team of sales department, stepping in to support employees and deliver smooth sales processes for clients.
- Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
Finance Manager
GILLESPIE FORD
05.2005 - 12.2007
- Started in sales, and quickly promoted to finance department
- Finding best financial options for customers by creating spreadsheets that would allow them to pick the best banks, and lenders for their personal auto loans
- Familiarized with legal binding contract, and legal documentations
- Responsible for providing the best coverage and warranties for all customers needs
- Maintain high profits for the company and improved monthly gross
- Trained new sales personal in company guidelines and policies.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
Marketing Director And Co-Founder
LG Staffing
10.2002 - 05.2005
- Responsible for obtaining new accounts for the company
- Directed training class for all new hires
- Assisted company owners with yearly budgets
- Improved monthly sales by heavy marketing to old and new clients
- Responsible for all company flyers and advertisements
- In charge of ordering monthly supplies and materials for office staff and out staff
- Assisted in interviewing and hiring new employees.
- Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Devised marketing plans using digital strategies, print advertising and word of mouth tactics.
Office Manager/ Accountant
CANTER& AMARBEL STONE COMPANY
02.2001 - 10.2002
- Responsible for ordering supplies overseas from India and neighboring country, Mexico
- Organized all shipping and deliveries for marble and other various stones
- Daily operational use of forklift and other equipment
- Familiarized with various stones, such ,marble, slate, canter, and granite, etc.
- Worked closely with custom Home Builders and blueprints to establish that customers get exactly what they wanted need
- Scheduled all jobs for weekly projects
- Collected all money at time of job completion.
- Managed all bank accounts as needed
- In charge of payroll for all employees.
Executive General Manager
Grubbs Family of Dealerships Infiniti
San an
Education
BBA - Arabic Language And Literature
Irbid National University
JordanSkills
- Proficiently trained in finance management, auto finance specialty, customer relations, Microsoft office suite (with emphasis
- On MS word, excel and outlook), plus Arabic English bilingual
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Administration
- Sales Presentation
- Team Leadership
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Team Engagement
- Management Team Leadership
- Sales Growth
- Finance and Accounting Operations
Languages
Arabic
Timeline
Executive General Manager
Grubbs Family of Dealerships Infiniti
05.2023 - Current
Founding Partner
A Motors Sales And Finance Llc
12.2019 - 04.2023
Finance Director
Infiniti Of San Antonio
05.2017 - 12.2019
Finance Director
Mercedes Benz Of Austin
01.2017 - 05.2017
Finance Director
financial & Automotive Services, INC, FIRST TEXAS HONDA
09.2016 - 01.2017
Finance Manager-Finance Director Assistant
MCCOMBS FORD WEST
10.2011 - 08.2016
Sales Manager
ANCIRA NISSAN
12.2007 - 09.2011
Finance Manager
GILLESPIE FORD
05.2005 - 12.2007
Marketing Director And Co-Founder
LG Staffing
10.2002 - 05.2005
Office Manager/ Accountant
CANTER& AMARBEL STONE COMPANY
02.2001 - 10.2002
Executive General Manager
Grubbs Family of Dealerships Infiniti
BBA - Arabic Language And Literature
Irbid National University