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Jamaal R. Smith

Houston

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Director/Division Manager

E Mortgage Capital
01.2021 - Current
  • Monitored staff performance by actively engaging in and observing day-to-day activities.
  • Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new accounts.
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss and optimize strategies.
  • Visited sites periodically to view service levels and adherence to global service standards.
  • Reviewed financial reports to identify potential issues, cost saving opportunities and significant departures from budget.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Special Finance Director

O'Meara Group
03.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for securing financing for clients that have credit difficulties
  • Managed finance managers ensuring paperwork was correct, billed, funded timely, and documented correctly according Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
  • Developed and maintained budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
  • Ensured compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
  • Provided financial guidance and support to executive management team

General Sales Manager

Fort Collins Mitsubishi
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for the financial security and profitability of the dealership
  • Oversees the sales and finance department
  • Works with General Manager to manage online visibility with stores MOPQ, and internet vendors
  • Monitor financial performance and variances
  • Participate in financial audits and reviews

Finance Manager

Stevinson Toyota East
02.2013 - 10.2014
  • Responsible for ensuring all paperwork is accurate and complete prior to being submitted to business office, state, and banks
  • Explained in detail contracts to clients, to ensure accuracy on identification card, signatures on state and banking paperwork are completed correctly
  • Explained financing and product options for clients to enable them to make the best decision for their purchase
  • Works with banks to get the best rate and financing options for the client
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings

Sales Consultant-Special Finance Manager

Don McGill Toyota
01.2009 - 10.2014
  • Worked with sales managers to find clients suitable vehicles
  • Maintained a successful CSI score
  • Developed a strong relationship with clients and their families to build a strong referral business
  • Assisted with finding financial options for clients
  • Successfully maintained financial information and reports

Maintenance Operations Lead Controller-Quality Assurance

United States Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • In charge of all flight line operations to include, but not limited to: Quality Assurance Management ensuring all aspects of the flight line were conducted according to Air Force regulations, by inspecting aircraft and aircraft forms, accomplished maintenance including: Function Control Flights and flight control maintenance, carried out on the spot inspections of maintainers by ensuring Technical Orders were being used during performed maintenance
  • Maintained all Mission Capability rates on all aircraft assigned to the station whether on site or deployed, generated reports and investigations for personnel injury, loss of life, damaged equipment, ground aborts, air aborts, in-flight emergencies and crashes
  • Teamed with others to design and examine inspection and testing processes mechanisms and equipment; administered quality assurance tests, and statistical test analysis to evaluate the cost and ascertain the responsibility for, aircraft or equipment that did not meet requirements of Air Force standards and specifications
  • Reviewed quality systems for safety deficiency identification and corrections, confirmed that corrective measures met acceptable standards and that documentation conformed with requirement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science

Boise State University
08.2009

Associate of Science - Aerospace Science

Community College of the Air Force
05.2004

Skills

  • Health and Life Insurance Professional License, Series 6 License, CPA License, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Core Automated Systems (CAMS); Data-link; Hazardous Material Certified (Hazmat), Crash Recovery Certified
  • Budget development
  • Skilled in microsoft products and accounting software
  • Performance reporting
  • Meetings and presentations
  • Business forecasting

Awards

National Alliance highest sales volume from 2006 to 2008, One of two senior airmen in the history of the 390th Fighter Squadron to be a dedicated crew chief during Operation Enduring Freedom, Received an Achievement Medal in 2002, for catching a catastrophic failure in aircraft while deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom, Award for 11% higher Fully Mission Capable rate than all similar aircraft

Timeline

Regional Director/Division Manager

E Mortgage Capital
01.2021 - Current

Special Finance Director

O'Meara Group
03.2018 - 01.2021

General Sales Manager

Fort Collins Mitsubishi
10.2014 - 03.2018

Finance Manager

Stevinson Toyota East
02.2013 - 10.2014

Sales Consultant-Special Finance Manager

Don McGill Toyota
01.2009 - 10.2014

Maintenance Operations Lead Controller-Quality Assurance

United States Air Force
01.1999 - 01.2005

Associate of Science - Aerospace Science

Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Science

Boise State University

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