Jeff Hujar
Charleston,SC
Summary
Proven leader in the auto industry, adept at boosting customer satisfaction and streamlining operations for Jeffs Auto Wholesale. Excelled in financial management and relationship building, achieving significant cost savings and fostering team dynamics at Auto Express II. Skilled in strategic planning and project management, consistently driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Auto Dealership Owner
Jeffs Auto Wholesale
Summerville, SC
08.2004 - 08.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Sales and Finance Manager
Auto Express II
Summerville, SC
01.2001 - 08.2004
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
Education
Associate Of Applied Business - Management/sales/marketing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY12.2000
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Client Service
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Project estimating
- Staff Management
- Marketing
- Team Oversight
- Financial Management
- Staff hiring
- Business Development
- Business launch
- Business Administration
- Business marketing
- Negotiation
- Sales Leadership
- Employee Development
- Financial Planning
- Sales management
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Human Resource Management
- Budget Administration
Timeline
Independent Auto Dealership Owner
Jeffs Auto Wholesale
08.2004 - 08.2024
Sales and Finance Manager
Auto Express II
01.2001 - 08.2004
Associate Of Applied Business - Management/sales/marketing
SUNY Broome Community College