JACOB PONOMARENKO
PARMA,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Honda of Cleveland Heights, excelling in financial services and sales. Expert in Dealertrack, Darwin, & VIN Solutions, and a master negotiator. Elevated finance PVR by fostering strong banking relationships and mentoring teams for peak performance. Fluent in multiple languages, including Russian, with exceptional interpersonal skills. Achieved top-performer status through unparalleled client relations and sales acumen. Strong moral and personal values as an Ordained Priest of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Services
Honda of Cleveland Heights
03.2023 - Current
- Consistent Used Car Finance PVR of $3000.00 and New Car PVR of $1000.00
- Informing customers about aftermarket products and extended warranties available.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
- Established strong relationships with banking partners to facilitate access to essential funding channels.
- Strengthened total finance PVR and operations by proactively managing and optimizing DMS and Darwin operations.
- Completing vehicle sale paperwork in a timely manner
Senior Sales Associate
Honda of Cleveland Heights
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Sold 260 Cars in first year of Sales with total gross $899,625
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Achieved top-performer status consistently among peers due to strong attention to detail when presenting vehicles to potential buyers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in numerous referrals and repeat customers.
- Closed sales by overcoming objections, asking for sales, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,
- Exceeded monthly sales targets through consistent follow-up and excellent negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge, allowing for personalized recommendations based on customer preferences and requirements.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
St. Tikhon's Russian Orthodox Theological Seminary
South Canaan, PA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2019
Skills
- Great knowledge of DMS, Darwin, & VIN Solutions
- Strong negotiation skills
- Financial product knowledge
- Credit assessment abilities
- Gross minded
- Contract Preparation
- Interpersonal Relations
- Fluent in Russian, English, & Church Slavonic
- Ordained Priest of the Russian Orthodox Church
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Timeline
Director of Financial Services
Honda of Cleveland Heights
03.2023 - Current
Senior Sales Associate
Honda of Cleveland Heights
01.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Divinity - Theology
St. Tikhon's Russian Orthodox Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - History
Cleveland State University
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