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Jacqueline Conry-Garrett
Parkville,MD
Summary
With a diverse background across multiple industries, I have honed the ability to swiftly adapt to new environments and responsibilities. This adaptability has provided me with a unique perspective on emerging technologies, enabling seamless integration into my skill set. Over the past year, I have actively incorporated artificial intelligence into my creative projects, culminating in the establishment of an online store featuring AI-enhanced designs. To further align my creative and analytical interests, I am currently pursuing IBM certifications that merge AI with data analytics and science, reflecting a natural progression of my skills and passions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Fredericksburg Kia/Safford Kia
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Reviewing credit applications and interviewing customers before applying for finance (if required) for their purchase or lease, with the appropriate lenders, to secure financing terms and rates.
- Presenting customers with financing options and securing the sale.
- Presenting customer with all available, additional products such as GAP and Service Agreements.
- Completing all legally required documentation to ensure compliance and finalize customer’s purchase of new or used vehicle, or lease of new vehicle.
- Issuing necessary DMV documents and tags, including any requirements for out-of-state transactions.
- Nurturing relationships with lenders and third party vendors to ensure best possible products and financing terms for customers.
- Duties also extended to learning to use new digital desktop pads (DocuPads), and providing support to other finance managers.
Finance Manager/BDC Director
Ulitmate Buick GMC & Subaru
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Finance Manager for both dealerships. Responsibilities extended to handling documents for all purchases and leases, and associated administrative tasks, such as maintenance of daily logs and provision of weekly and monthly management reports.
- Jan 2014 offered new position as Director of Business Development Center (BDC).
- Managed the BDC Manager and sales staff, implementing processes to transform internet leads into appointments and potential sales. Exceeded expectations of 25% of all vehicle sales from the BDC, as well as top CSI ratings in the second month.
- Oversaw operation of the Lead Management Tools, designed new templates and campaigns, and researched trends and competitors, ensuring dealerships remained competitive and sales targets where met.
- Maintained weekly and monthly management reports to track progress of the department, identify areas requiring attention and developing strategies for improvement.
- Ensure the maintenance of relevant industry certifications and required procedures to maintain and maximize sales leads through several buying programs.
Sales Consultant/Assistant Finance Manager
Rosner Toyota
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Hired as New Car Sales Consultant and after 6 months promoted to Assistant Finance Manager.
- Completed paperwork for predominantly cash purchases of new and used vehicles, as well as overflow e-contract purchases and leases.
- Supported the finance team by communicating with lenders and customers to ensure that contract issues were quickly resolved and deals were packaged for lenders. Assured legal compliance and expediency through the accounting department, securing quick financing of deals and improving cash flow for the dealership.
- Managed the return of leased vehicles - communicating with Toyota Financial and third-party inspectors to ensure returned vehicles were quickly processed and collected.
Free-lance Graphic and Web Designer
Self Employed
05.1998 - 12.2011
- Designed business cards, letterheads, brochures and other literature for local businesses.
- Developed websites for several businesses and organizations, including The Hermanus Montessori School, various B&B's, and largest project was the design and one year’s maintenance, of the website for The South African National Quilt Festival 2011.
- Coordinated copywriting and designed images to craft website content.
- Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
Temporary/Contract Staff
Emmanuals Employment Agency & Kelly Personnel
01.1996 - 04.1997
- Worked several short-term positions, completing predominantly accounting and internal auditing assignments.
- Longest assignment (1 year) for Electrolux South Africa as an internal auditor.
Articled Clerk
BDO Spencer Steward
12.1993 - 12.1995
- Articles backdated to 1 Dec 1993, due to an assignment for the Auditing Department, at
Babcocks Africa. Assisted audit team by producing tax schedules for submission to the Receiver of Revenue. - Continued to work in the IT Department till the end of February 1994, to facilitate the hiring and training of two replacements.
- Involved in various audits as an auditing clerk, drafting accounting schedules and final auditors' reports.
- During articles was also involved in various special assignments, which included 9-month secondment to Babcock Africa, to assist as Contracts Manager. Designed invoicing system and management reports, then trained employee to fill position
Secretary/Software & Hardware Support
BDO Spencer Steward
07.1993 - 02.1994
- Accepted position with BDO Spencer Steward to further my accounting studies. Initially employed in the IT Department, in lieu of joining the Auditing Department.
- Position included general secretarial duties, as well as, software and hardware support for both clients and staff.
- Responsibilities included desktop publishing, client liaison and staff training sessions - teaching basic computer skills and use of the newly developed auditing program.
Detors Clerk/Office Assistant
Famtech & Milktek
09.1992 - 04.1993
- For Famtech, responsibilities included assisting Credit Controller as well as clerical work and data
capture. - For associated company, Milktek, formed in January 1993, involved in all aspects of the business from marketing and advertising, sales and technical back up, to general bookkeeping and office administration. Designed the Milktek logo and business literature, assisted in the formation of closed corporation, drew technical drawings for the factory, organized the office system and bookkeeping, and escorted potential clients to several farms to demonstrate the equipment in use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kingsmead College
South Africa12.1987
Associate of Science -
Birnam Business College
South Africa1991
Some College (No Degree) - Accountancy
Universtity of South Africa
South AfricaSkills
- Stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Electronic contracting
- Customer satisfaction
- Regulatory compliance
- Design skills
- Copywriting, editing, and review
- Proofreading
- Auditing & data analysis
Certification
- IBM Generative AI For Data Analysts
- IBM Generative AI Essentials fo Data Analysts
- IBM Generative AI Prompt Engineering Basics
- IBM Generative AI Introduction & Applications
- Currently completing IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionQuote
Where there is a will, there is a way!
If you don't ask, if you don't try, then you don't have even the possibility of getting! Ask! Try!
This too shall pass!
It's okay to suck, it's not okay to skip!
One step at a time, keep it simple! Big achievements are the result of little steps taken daily!
Software
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Art
Artificial Intelligence
Reading
Timeline
Finance Manager
Fredericksburg Kia/Safford Kia
06.2014 - 02.2016
Finance Manager/BDC Director
Ulitmate Buick GMC & Subaru
08.2013 - 05.2014
Sales Consultant/Assistant Finance Manager
Rosner Toyota
09.2012 - 08.2013
Free-lance Graphic and Web Designer
Self Employed
05.1998 - 12.2011
Temporary/Contract Staff
Emmanuals Employment Agency & Kelly Personnel
01.1996 - 04.1997
Articled Clerk
BDO Spencer Steward
12.1993 - 12.1995
Secretary/Software & Hardware Support
BDO Spencer Steward
07.1993 - 02.1994
Detors Clerk/Office Assistant
Famtech & Milktek
09.1992 - 04.1993
- IBM Generative AI For Data Analysts
- IBM Generative AI Essentials fo Data Analysts
- IBM Generative AI Prompt Engineering Basics
- IBM Generative AI Introduction & Applications
- Currently completing IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
High School Diploma -
Kingsmead College
Associate of Science -
Birnam Business College
Some College (No Degree) - Accountancy
Universtity of South Africa
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