Jamie Pantling
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
Results-driven Finance Director/Manager known for highest productivity and efficient task completion. Top 1% producer for HAG/ABG monthly. Highly proficient in all auto sales software(Rey&Rey, DT, R1, eLead, etc) Excels in leadership, negotiation, and communication, ensuring successful financial operations and team collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GSM / Finance Director
Hanania Automotive Group
Jacksonville, FL
09.2016 - 02.2025
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Promoted finance products to customers and sales force to increase penetration.
- Enhanced financial systems and processes through the implementation of technology solutions.
- Supervised and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions between customers and company representatives.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Finance Director / New Car Director
Asbury Automotive Group
Jacksonville/Saint Augustine, FL
06.2003 - 09.2016
- Assisted senior management in developing long-term strategic plans based on market analysis and industry trends.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, and analyzed trends to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Developed and implemented annual financial plans and budgets.
- Performed complex analyses of operational data to evaluate efficiency effectiveness within the organization.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as banking relationships or technology solutions.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing business processes and recommending solutions.
- Organized promotional events to increase awareness of available new car models.
- Developed training material for new car sales personnel that included best practices for closing deals quickly and effectively.
- Designed incentives programs that rewarded employees based on successful completion of goals related to selling more units than expected.
- Created and managed a customer-centric sales process for new cars.
- Led weekly meetings with staff members in order to review progress towards achieving monthly targets for selling new cars.
- Managed relationships with automotive manufacturers regarding product availability and delivery timelines.
- Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
Education
Certified And TOP 1%of Class -
JMA Finance School (FILES)
Orlando02-2007
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL05-1994
Class A - Golf Course Mgmt
PGA Golf Professional Training Program
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Proficient in Managing Multiple Tasks
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Organization and time management
- Staff Development
- Customer relations
- Skilled in Software Utilization
- Fast typing speed
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Loving Dad dedicated to the future of his child
- Professional Fisherman
- Former Golf professional
Accomplishments
- JMA CASH BASH winner 3 times
- HAG/JMA Las Vegas trip winner 2 times
- Top producer Monthly with special commendations
Certification
- FILES certified
References
- Angel Perez- 646-306-8346 GM Acura of Pompano Beach
- Kenneth Stewart - 239-220-7646 former GM Audi of OP
- Malik Hussein - 331-454-6457 former GM of Audi OP
- Marcus Pinson - 352-359-4122 City of St Augustine Engineer, neighbor
- Mimi Gomez - 904-477-4928 Chase AF dealer rep
Timeline
GSM / Finance Director
Hanania Automotive Group
09.2016 - 02.2025
Finance Director / New Car Director
Asbury Automotive Group
06.2003 - 09.2016
Certified And TOP 1%of Class -
JMA Finance School (FILES)
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Class A - Golf Course Mgmt
PGA Golf Professional Training Program
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